§ 63-29-19. Record keeping; contents of warrantor’s accounts, books, records
All vehicle protection product warrantors shall keep accurate accounts, books and records concerning transactions regulated under this chapter. A vehicle protection product warrantor’s accounts, books and records shall include: Copies of all vehicle protection product warranties; The name and address of each warranty holder; and The dates, amounts and descriptions of all receipts, claims and […]
§ 63-29-21. Examination of warrantors by Motor Vehicle Commission; enforcement of and penalties for violations of this chapter
The Motor Vehicle Commission may conduct examinations of warrantors, administrators or other persons to enforce this chapter and protect warranty holders in this state. Upon request of the Motor Vehicle Commission, a warrantor shall make available to the Motor Vehicle Commission all accounts, books and records concerning vehicle protection products sold by the warrantor that […]
§ 63-29-23. Service of process
Any warrantor doing business in this state in accordance with this chapter shall be deemed to have appointed the Motor Vehicle Commission its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action or proceeding against it. Any warrantor doing business in this state, operating without the authority provided by […]
§ 63-29-25. Rules and regulations
The Motor Vehicle Commission may adopt rules and regulations to establish procedures for implementing the provisions of this chapter as are necessary. Such rules and regulations shall include disclosures for the benefit of the warranty holder, record keeping requirements, registration fees, penalties and procedures for public complaints. Such rules and regulations shall also include the […]
§ 63-29-27. Applicability of chapter
This chapter applies to all vehicle protection products sold or offered for sale on or after July 1, 2007. The failure of any person to comply with this chapter before July 1, 2007, shall not be admissible in any court proceeding, administrative proceeding, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution proceeding and may not otherwise be used […]
§ 63-29-29. Effect of chapter on existing vehicle protection product warranties
The adoption of this chapter does not imply that a vehicle protection product warranty constituted insurance prior to July 1, 2007.
§ 63-29-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Vehicle Protection Product Act.”
§ 63-29-3. Definitions
As used in this section: “Administrator” means a third party other than the warrantor who is designated by the warrantor to be responsible for the administration of vehicle protection product warranties. “Motor Vehicle Commission” means the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission. “Incidental costs” means expenses specified in the warranty incurred by the warranty holder related to […]
§ 63-29-5. Scope; exemptions
No vehicle protection product may be sold or offered for sale in this state unless the seller, warrantor and administrator, if any, comply with the provisions of this chapter. A vehicle protection product warranty provided or sold in compliance with this chapter is not a contract of insurance. Warranties, indemnity agreements and guarantees that are […]
§ 63-29-7. Registration and filing requirements of warrantors; fees; renewal of registration
A person may not operate as a warrantor or represent to the public that the person is a warrantor unless the person is registered with the Motor Vehicle Commission on a form prescribed by the Motor Vehicle Commission. Warrantor registration records shall be filed annually and shall be updated by the warrantor within thirty (30) […]