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MS SB3082

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes officers and employees of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to examine and discuss confidential tax information at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Revenue, provided they execute a confidentiality agreement with the Department
  • Limits disclosure strictly to tax information necessary for MDA to properly administer programs under its jurisdiction
  • Applies the same prohibitions against unauthorized disclosure that govern Department of Revenue employees to MDA officers and employees who access the tax information
  • Amends four sections of Mississippi Code (27-3-73, 27-7-83, 27-13-57, and 27-65-81) covering general tax reports, income tax returns, franchise tax returns, and sales tax returns, respectively
  • Violations remain criminal misdemeanors, punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment under the general tax provision, or up to $500 and/or one year imprisonment plus a five-year bar from public office under the franchise tax provision; effective July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Tax information; authorize MDA to examine if necessary for proper administration of programs under its jurisdiction.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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