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MS HB1392
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Nick Bain
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AI Summary
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Doubles the maximum fine for willful violations of the Mississippi Grain Warehouse Law from $20,000 to $40,000 and increases maximum imprisonment from 5 years to 10 years (felony)
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Doubles penalties for unintentional/negligent grain warehouse violations from $5,000 to $10,000 maximum fine and increases maximum imprisonment from 1 year to 2 years (misdemeanor)
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Doubles fines for grain dealers operating without a license or violating regulations: first violation increases from $100-$500 to $200-$1,000; subsequent violations increase from $200-$1,000 to $400-$2,000
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Increases maximum imprisonment for grain dealer violations from 6 months to 1 year
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Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Grain warehouses and grain dealers; increase penalties imposed upon for violations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022