MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2021 Regular Session

To: Ways and Means

By: Representatives Lamar, Williamson, Foster, Stamps

House Bill 508

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 67-1-32, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW RETIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO RETAIN SIDEARM ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  The following shall be codified as Section 67-1-32, Mississippi Code of 1972:

     67-1-32.  Each person employed as a sworn law enforcement officer by the department who retires for superannuation or for reason of disability under the Public Employees' Retirement System shall be allowed to retain as personal property one (1) sidearm which was issued to such law enforcement officer by the department.

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