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Miss. Code Ann. § 75-95-1 Definitions; applicability
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(1) As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) “Dealer” means any person, corporation or partnership that engages in the business of purchasing precious items for the purpo…
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-95-11 Penalties for violation of chapter
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A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-95-3 Privilege license required
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(1) A dealer desiring to engage in the business of purchasing precious items for the purpose of reselling those items must purchase a privilege license under Section 27-17-9 which authorizes him or her to engage in that business. A dealer may not operate in the State of Mississip…
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-95-5 Information to be maintained by dealer for period of time after purchase of precious item; identification of person from whom dealer purchases precious item; list of items purchased to be delivered to law enforcement agency; contents of list
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(1) Each dealer shall keep the following information for six (6) months from the date of purchase of a precious item:(a) The name, current address, date of birth and signature of the person from whom the dealer purchased the item.(b) A description of the person, including height,…