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MS HB219
MS HB219Local governments; prohibit from imposing penalties or fines on security companies when false security alarm occurs.
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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Prohibit Any Municipality, County Or Any Other Political Subdivision From Adopting An Ordinance, Resolution, Rule Or Regulation That Imposes A Civil Penalty Or Fine On A Business Engaged In The Security Business If Such Business Receives A False Security Alarm Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Sections 19-3-40 And 21-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions in Mississippi from imposing civil penalties or fines on businesses engaged in the security industry for false security alarms, unless the false alarm was caused by improper installation, defective equipment, or an operational error by the business. The bill also amends existing laws to conform with this prohibition. The purpose is to prevent local governments from penalizing security companies when false alarms occur due to factors outside their control.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)
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