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MS HB970

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gary Staples

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Sections 77-3-709 and 77-3-711 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which currently provide exceptions to the Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act
  • Amends Section 77-3-715 to remove the provision allowing the Public Service Commission to establish a written policy permitting discretionary exceptions to telephone solicitation requirements
  • Maintains the commission's authority to promulgate rules regarding consumer objection procedures, database management, solicitor registration, and access fees
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

MS Telephone Solicitation Act; delete exceptions to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities1/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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