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Introduced
01/31/2020
01/31/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Passed
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/08/2020
07/08/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Five-day Requirement That A Towed Vehicle Be Left Without The Real Property Owner's Permission Before The Vehicle Owner Shall Be Liable For The Reasonable Price Of Towing And Storage Of The Vehicle; To Amend Section 63-17-74, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add An Exception To The Provision That Makes It Unlawful For A Person To Sell A Motor Vehicle That Is Not Titled And Registered In Such Person's Name For A Wrecker Service Or Automobile Repair Service/business Selling A Motor Vehicle That Is Legally Being Held For Sale As Merchandise; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes two key changes to existing Mississippi law. First, it removes the requirement that a vehicle must be towed and left on a property owner's real property for more than five days before the vehicle owner can be liable for the reasonable cost of towing and storage. Second, it adds an exception to the law prohibiting the sale of a motor vehicle that is not titled and registered in the seller's name, allowing a wrecker service or automobile repair business to sell a motor vehicle that is legally being held as merchandise.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 07/08/2020)
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