MS HB1379

Amends sections 41-29-176, 41-29-177, 41-29-179, 41-29-181, and 41-29-185 of the Mississippi Code to allow constables to participate in the seizure and distribution of assets under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law.

Adds language to five separate sections of the forfeiture statute explicitly stating that "Constables shall be allowed to participate in the seizure and distribution of assets under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law."

Does not modify the existing procedures for asset forfeiture, distribution of proceeds, or the division of forfeited property among participating law enforcement agencies.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.