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Miss. Code § 73-27-17: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-27-17

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A first violation of this chapter is punishable by a fine up to $100 or county jail up to 3 months. A second violation carries a fine of $200–$500 or 1–2 years in state penitentiary. Subsequent violations are punishable at court discretion, up to $5,000 fine or 5 years imprisonment.

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