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MS HB1589

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes an annual professional privilege tax of $400 on attorneys practicing in Mississippi who are not domiciled in the state and do not maintain a regular place of business in the state.

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to collect the tax by June 1 each year and deposit revenue into the Civil Legal Assistance Fund.

  • Establishes a fine of up to $500 upon conviction for failure to pay the required tax while practicing law in the state.

  • Authorizes the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Professional privilege tax; impose on attorneys who practice in state, are not domiciled in and do not maintain regular place of business.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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