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MS SB2537

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy England

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces violations of Mississippi's fireworks sales and storage regulations from felony to misdemeanor offenses
  • Maintains maximum fine of $1,000 and imprisonment in county jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both
  • Preserves civil liability provisions allowing injured persons to sue dealers, distributors, manufacturers, or sellers for damages caused by illegal fireworks
  • Establishes Secretary of State as lawful agent for service of process against out-of-state fireworks sellers
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Fireworks; reduce offense for violation of law from felony to misdemeanor.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/3/2022
Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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