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MS SB2549

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-21-57 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that selling or possessing counterfeit goods is prohibited whether or not disclosure is made to the purchaser.

  • Expands the offense to include possession with intent to sell or vend counterfeit goods, in addition to selling or vending.

  • Establishes felony penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine for counterfeit goods with aggregate retail value of $1,000 or more.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to 1 year imprisonment and up to $5,000 fine for counterfeit goods with aggregate retail value less than $1,000.

  • Property used in violation of this section is subject to forfeiture; effective July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Counterfeit goods; remove disclosure requirement to purchaser.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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