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MS HB1519

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

Edward Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-25-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, to expand municipal prosecution authority for utility meter tampering.

  • Authorizes municipal governing authorities to prosecute meter tampering violations occurring outside municipal boundaries when the meters are owned or operated by a municipally-owned utility.

  • Maintains existing penalties for meter tampering: fines between $100 and $500, up to 3 months county jail, or both.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Tampering of municipal utility meters; authorize prosecution in municipality when tampering occurs outside municipal boundaries.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Municipalities2/20/2013
Municipalities1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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