Senate Bill 2182

(As Passed the Senate)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 45-35-9 AND 63-1-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE FEE CHARGED FOR A DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR NONDRIVER'S IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 45-35-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

45-35-9. (1) If an identification card issued under this chapter is lost, destroyed or mutilated, or a new name is required, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate by furnishing satisfactory proof of such fact to the department. The same identifying data shall be furnished for a duplicate as for an original card. A fee of Three Dollars ($3.00) plus the applicable photograph fee shall be collected for the first duplicate card issued prior to the expiration of the card, and a fee of Eight Dollars ($8.00) plus the applicable photograph fee shall be collected for the second or subsequent duplicate identification card issued within the same renewal period unless the duplicate is issued due to a name change; the fee shall be deposited into the State General Fund.

(2) Any person who loses an identification card and who, after obtaining a duplicate, finds the original card shall promptly surrender the original card to the department.

SECTION 2. Section 63-1-37, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

63-1-37. In the event that a license or temporary driving permit issued under the provisions of this article is lost or destroyed, the licensee shall obtain from the commissioner a duplicate copy thereof and shall pay a fee in the amount of Three Dollars ($3.00) plus the applicable photograph fee for the first duplicate license and shall pay a fee in the amount of Eight Dollars ($8.00) plus the applicable photograph fee for the second or subsequent duplicate license issued within the same renewal period. The license or permit shall be marked "Duplicate."

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2002.