MS HB1355

Removes the July 1, 2014 repeal date from Section 27-19-60, making permanent the Department of Revenue's authority to deny, revoke, or suspend registration and licensing of commercial motor vehicles operated by persons prohibited from operating by federal or state motor carrier safety agencies.

Removes the July 1, 2014 repeal date from Section 27-19-65, making permanent the prohibition on willfully making false statements on commercial motor vehicle registration applications to circumvent federal interstate commerce prohibitions or state law, with penalties of up to $1,000 fine or six months imprisonment for first offense and up to $2,000 fine or one year imprisonment for subsequent offenses.

Removes the July 1, 2014 repeal date from Section 27-19-90, making permanent criminal penalties for altering, forging, or counterfeiting license plates, decals, permits, or documents for commercial motor vehicles, with fines up to $1,500 or six months imprisonment for first offense and up to $2,500 or one year imprisonment for subsequent offenses.

Effective date is July 1, 2014.