Mississippi · Mississippi Code of 1972 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
Miss. Code § 47-5-198: Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-198
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to sell, bring, or possess controlled substances or narcotic drugs in correctional facilities or jails without authorization, or for facility staff to knowingly permit such activity. Conviction carries 3–7 years imprisonment and up to $25,000 fine with no probation or parole eligibility.
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