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MS HB1036
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division within the Department of Public Safety to enforce the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Sections 63-11-1 through 63-11-47) and motor vehicle accident reporting provisions (Sections 63-3-401 through 63-3-425).
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Adds officers of the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division to the list of "authorized officers" who may administer chemical tests for alcohol and drug impairment under the Implied Consent Law.
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Requires the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division to receive uniform traffic accident report forms and allows officers to investigate accidents occurring outside municipal limits.
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Permits officers of the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division to issue uniform traffic tickets and implied consent violation tickets consistent with other law enforcement agencies.
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Effective date: July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Implied consent laws and investigation of traffic accidents; authorize the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division within DPS to enforce.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023