MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2013 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Dixon

House Bill 1205

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF STOLEN FIREARMS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  In addition to any criminal liability for receiving or possession of stolen property or any other applicable criminal offense, any person who sells a stolen firearm shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment for one (1) year, or both.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2013.