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MS SB2346

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rita Potts Parks

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 75-67-109 to clarify when small loan licensees can offer premiums to borrowers or prospective borrowers as loan incentives.

  • Prohibits offering premiums (cash, check, goods, or merchandise) only if the premium amount is charged directly or indirectly to the borrower or prospective borrower.

  • Allows licensees to offer premiums at no cost to the borrower if prior notification is provided to the commissioner in the form recommended by the commissioner.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on false, misleading, or deceptive advertising regarding loan rates, terms, or conditions.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Small loan licensee; revise the prohibition on giving a premium to prospective borrower as inducement to make a loan.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services3/14/2016
Business and Financial Institutions2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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