Senate Bill 2509

(As Passed the Senate)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-3-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF DAYS OF TRAINING SCHOOL REQUIRED FOR RECRUITS OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY SAFETY PATROL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 45-3-45, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

45-3-45. The commissioner is hereby authorized to set up a training school for patrolmen. He shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the operation of same and the period of training to be required of appointees to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol. However, the period of training for recruits shall not be less than eighty (80) days. The expense of such training shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the patrol.

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