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MS SB2675

Bill

Status

Passed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Videt Carmichael

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Applies to willful destruction by fire or explosion of real or personal property located in Mississippi.

  • Requires the Commissioner to print and post reward notices in conspicuous places and utilize news media to encourage reporting of information.

  • Funding for rewards and promotional materials comes from insurance premium taxes under Sections 27-15-103 and 27-15-109, with separate accounting required.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/21/2013

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