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MS HB1364

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-29-176 of Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding property forfeiture under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law.
  • Removes monetary threshold requirements that previously limited when property could be subject to administrative forfeiture procedures.
  • Requires law enforcement to provide notice of forfeiture intention to interested parties by certified mail, personal delivery, or newspaper publication (three consecutive weeks if parties cannot be located).
  • Allows any person claiming interest in seized property to file a petition contesting forfeiture within 30 days of notice in county or circuit court.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Forfeiture; revise certain provisions under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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