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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.

§ 75-93-29. 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.

§ 75-93-31. Penalty for fraudulent filings

Any person who shall knowingly and willfully procure the registration of a fictitious business name or apply for registration of a fictitious business name under the provisions of this chapter by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, orally or in writing, or by any other fraudulent means, is guilty of a misdemeanor […]

§ 75-95-1. Definitions; applicability

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Dealer” means any person, corporation or partnership that engages in the business of purchasing precious items for the purpose of reselling such items in any form.The term “dealer” does not include a […]

§ 75-95-3. Privilege license required

A dealer desiring to engage in the business of purchasing precious items for the purpose of reselling those items must purchase a privilege license under Section 27-17-9 which authorizes him or her to engage in that business.A dealer may not operate in the State of Mississippi unless he or she has a current privilege license […]

§ 75-93-17. Cancellation of registration

The Secretary of State shall cancel a fictitious business name registration if: The Secretary of State receives a voluntary withdrawal of registration from the registrant or the assignee of record; The registration is not renewed in accordance with this chapter; A court of competent jurisdiction orders the cancellation on any grounds; or The registration was […]

§ 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.