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MS SB2266

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes sheriffs to collect a $100 motor vehicle impoundment fee when a vehicle is impounded because it was being used to transport illegal drugs.

  • Requires sheriffs to establish and maintain a Sheriff's Vehicle Impoundment Fund and deposit all collected fees into this fund.

  • Mandates the sheriff maintain an account of all monies collected and fund transactions for audit by the State Auditor.

  • Allows sheriffs to expend fund proceeds at their discretion for law enforcement purposes in the interest of the public.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Sheriff; may charge a vehicle impoundment fee.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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