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MS SB2675
Bill
Status
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Videt Carmichael
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum reward the Commissioner of Insurance may offer for information leading to apprehension, indictment, and conviction of arsonists from $1,000 to $5,000.
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Applies to willful destruction by fire or explosion of real or personal property located in Mississippi.
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Requires the Commissioner to print and post reward notices in conspicuous places and utilize news media to encourage reporting of information.
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Funding for rewards and promotional materials comes from insurance premium taxes under Sections 27-15-103 and 27-15-109, with separate accounting required.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Commissioner of Insurance; increase the amount of reward which may be offered in cases of arson.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/7/2013