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MS HB1488

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Law to explicitly allow constables to participate in the seizure and distribution of assets in drug-related forfeiture cases
  • Adds identical language to five sections of Mississippi Code (41-29-176, 41-29-177, 41-29-179, 41-29-181, and 41-29-185) granting constables this authority
  • Constables would be able to share in forfeiture proceeds alongside other law enforcement agencies such as the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, sheriff's departments, and police departments
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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