MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary A; Appropriations

By: Representative McBride

House Bill 964

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERSONS RETIRING FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO RETAIN AN ISSUED WEAPON; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  Each member of the district attorney's office who is authorized to carry a firearm, as provided in Section 97-37-7, shall, upon retirement from the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System or by disability during the course of employment, be allowed to retain his service issued weapon.

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