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MS SB2861
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi's racketeering statute to incorporate predicate act offenses specified in 18 USC Section 1961(1) of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in addition to existing state crimes.
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Removes the requirement that a person must obtain a criminal conviction before instituting civil proceedings under Mississippi's racketeering statute.
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Allows any aggrieved person to bring civil actions against enterprises engaged in racketeering activity to recover treble damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and investigation costs.
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Permits civil forfeiture of property used in racketeering activity and grants injured persons priority claim to forfeited property over state claims.
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Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
RICO Act; amend to incorporate federal predicate act offenses and to authorize civil relief without a criminal conviction.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012