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MS HB353

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons who violate final orders, resolutions, or ordinances of county boards of supervisors or municipal governing authorities to pay all court costs and attorney fees if the local government files a civil action to enforce the order
  • Court costs and attorney fees must be submitted to and approved by the court before payment is required
  • Attorney fees and court costs are only owed if the local government prevails in the enforcement action
  • Defines "local government" as county boards of supervisors or municipal governing authorities, and "person" as any individual, corporation, or other legal entity
  • Takes effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Persons who violate final orders, resolutions or ordinances of local government; require to pay attorney fees to enforce orders, resolutions/ordinances.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

6/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Municipalities5/12/2020
Judiciary A1/31/2020

Full Bill Text

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