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§ 75-95-5. Information to be maintained by dealer for period of time after purchase of precious item; identification of person from whom dealer purchases precious item; list of items purchased to be delivered to law enforcement agency; contents of list

Each dealer shall keep the following information for six (6) months from the date of purchase of a precious item: The name, current address, date of birth and signature of the person from whom the dealer purchased the item. A description of the person, including height, weight, race, complexion and hair color. A copy and […]

§ 75-95-11. Penalties for violation of chapter

A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

§ 75-93-19. Change of ownership

Any fictitious business name registered under this chapter may be assigned by filing a duly executed written instrument with the Secretary of State.

§ 75-93-21. Forms and fees

All filings required under this chapter shall be made on forms prescribed by the Secretary of State. Subject to the provisions of subsection (3), the Secretary of State shall charge and collect nonrefundable processing fees as follows: For registration or renewal of a fictitious business name, Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). For withdrawal, cancellation, amendment, or assignment […]

§ 75-93-23. Legal designation of entity

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a fictitious business name registered as provided in this chapter is not required to contain within that name a designation reflecting the applicant’s type of legal entity, including the terms “corporation,” “limited liability company,” “limited liability partnership,” “limited partnership,” or any abbreviations or derivatives thereof.

§ 75-93-25. Limitations on adoption of certain fictitious business names

The Secretary of State shall refuse registration of a fictitious business name, which, in the Secretary of State’s sole discretion, is potentially misleading, or which includes any of the following terms: “Corporation,” “Corp.,” “Incorporated,” or “Inc.,” unless the applicant is a corporation organized or qualified to do business pursuant to the laws of this state; […]

§ 75-93-29. Powers of Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is granted the power reasonably necessary to enable it to administer this chapter efficiently, to perform the duties herein imposed upon it, and to adopt reasonable rules necessary to carry out its duties and functions under this chapter.