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MS HB1308

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jim Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows constables to participate in the seizure and distribution of assets under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law by amending sections 41-29-176, 41-29-177, 41-29-179, 41-29-181, and 41-29-185.

  • Adds explicit language in five separate sections of Mississippi Code stating that constables shall be allowed to participate in asset seizure and distribution procedures related to controlled substances violations.

  • Applies to both administrative forfeitures (property valued under $10,000) and judicial forfeitures, as well as money and real estate forfeiture proceedings.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Drug forfeitures; allow constables to participate in seizure and distribution of assets.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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