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MS HB1308
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jim Ellington
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Applies to both administrative forfeitures (property valued under $10,000) and judicial forfeitures, as well as money and real estate forfeiture proceedings.
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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