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MS HB1422

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 75-67-313, 75-67-413, and 75-67-519 to cap service charges for pawnbrokers, title pledge lenders, and check cashers at an annual percentage rate of 25% per annum.

  • Pawnbrokers may charge a maximum pawnshop charge of 25% annual percentage rate on the principal amount advanced that remains unpaid, with any excess charges deemed uncollectible and voiding the transaction.

  • Title pledge lenders may charge a maximum title pledge service charge of 25% annual percentage rate on the principal amount advanced that remains unpaid, with similar voiding provisions for excess charges.

  • Check cashers may charge a maximum fee of 25% annual percentage rate on the face amount of delayed deposit checks (limited to $500 maximum), replacing the previous fee structure of $20-$21.95 per $100 advanced.

  • The act takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Pawnbrokers, title pledge lenders and check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that they may charge for their services.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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