MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Stringer

House Bill 1881

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF JASPER COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO USE A PORTION OF EACH FINE COLLECTED FOR ANY TRAFFIC VIOLATION, OF WHICH A DEFENDANT IS FOUND GUILTY, FOR THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN JASPER COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The Board of Supervisors of Jasper County, Mississippi, in its discretion, is authorized by resolution duly adopted and entered on its minutes, to use not more than One Dollar ($1.00) of each fine collected for any traffic violation, of which a defendant is found guilty, for the support of local fire departments in Jasper County, Mississippi.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.