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MS HB767

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Beckett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-11-19 of Mississippi Code to remove the requirement that methods, machines, or devices used in chemical analysis be tested and certified periodically.

  • Maintains existing requirements that chemical analysis of breath, blood, or urine must be performed according to methods approved by the State Crime Laboratory and Commissioner of Public Safety.

  • Continues to require that analysis be performed by individuals possessing valid permits issued by the State Crime Laboratory.

  • Preserves State Crime Laboratory and Commissioner of Public Safety authority to approve techniques, methods, and qualifications of individuals conducting analyses, and to terminate or revoke permits.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Implied consent law; delete requirement that chemical analysis machines be tested and certified.

Last Action

Failed

3/15/2012

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