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MS HB1045

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Charles Beckett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum civil penalties for violations of the Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation
  • Applies the increased penalty amount both when the Mississippi Public Service Commission initiates proceedings and when violations are determined after a hearing or by default
  • Specifies that each telephonic communication constitutes a separate violation, allowing multiple penalties
  • Requires all penalties collected to be deposited into the special fund for administering the Telephone Solicitation Act
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; increase maximum civil penalties for violations of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Energy2/26/2019
Public Utilities1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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