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Miss. Code § 41-19-279: Miss. Code Ann. § 41-19-279

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to knowingly bring firearms, deadly weapons, or explosives into a detention center or its grounds, or to give them to center staff or residents. Conviction carries a fine of $50–$200 and/or 6 months to 1 year imprisonment.

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