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MS HB883

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tyrone Ellis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from using a facsimile machine to transmit unsolicited advertising material for real property, goods, or services within Mississippi
  • Authorizes the Attorney General or Public Service Commission to bring civil actions against violators
  • Establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, with each transmission counted as a separate violation
  • Permits the Attorney General or Public Service Commission to seek injunctive relief against violators
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Intrastate use of facsimile machine for certain unsolicited advertising material; prohibit.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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