§ 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.
§ 75-91-7. Injunctive relief for violation of chapter
Whenever the Attorney General or a district attorney has reason to believe that any person is advertising or conducting or is about to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in violation of Section 75-91-5 and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the Attorney General or district attorney may bring an […]
§ 75-91-9. Penalties
Any person who violates Section 75-91-5 is liable for a civil penalty of not less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) nor more than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) per violation, which civil penalty shall be in addition to any other relief which may be granted under Section 75-91-7. Each performance or production declared unlawful by Section […]
§ 75-93-1. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the “Fictitious Business Name Registration Act.”
§ 75-93-3. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a centralized, statewide system of voluntary registration of fictitious business names being used in this state in order to provide the public with the legal names of persons or entities doing business under a fictitious name.
§ 75-93-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter: “Business” means any commercial or professional activity. “Fictitious business name” means any name under which an entity transacts business in this state, other than (i) the entity’s legal name, or (ii) a fictitious name adopted by a foreign entity under Title 79, Mississippi Code of 1972, because its legal name […]
§ 75-93-7. Registration
An entity may apply to register a fictitious business name by filing with the Secretary of State the following information: The fictitious business name to be registered; The applicant’s legal name and mailing address; Every street address or physical location where the entity uses or will be using the fictitious business name to transact business; […]