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MS HB1335

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Philip Gunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from selling a motor vehicle unless the title and registration are in that person's name

  • Creates exceptions for heirs, successors, assignees, licensed motor vehicle dealers, used parts dealers, scrap metal processors, Title Pledge Act transactions, insurance companies, and finance companies or banks

  • Grants all local and state law enforcement agencies jurisdiction to enforce this provision

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor with fines between $1,000 and $5,000 per violation

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; make unlawful to sell without title and registration in name of owner unless dealer.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/22/2013
Transportation1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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