AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONSOLIDATE CERTAIN OFFICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 19-5-371, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REPEALER ON SECTION 19-5-357, WHICH IS THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES A FEE ON EACH SUBSCRIBER SERVICE LINE WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO FUND TRAINING BY THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS AND TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 41-61-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE PAID TO THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER PER COMPLETED AUTOPSY; TO AMEND SECTION 63-21-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CHARGES FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SAFETY INSPECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING A BRANDED TITLE ON A VEHICLE WITH A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; TO AMEND SECTION 45-3-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO VEST THE OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ASSIGNED BY THE COMMISSIONER TO TRANSPORT AND PROTECT STATE OFFICIALS OR DIGNITARIES WHILE ACTING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES WITH THE POWER OF GENERAL POLICE OFFICERS ANYWHERE IN THE STATE WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 45-1-2, 19-5-371, 41-61-75, 63-21-39, 45-3-21, 45-3-19, 45-3-9
As Passed by the House: 45-1-2, 19-5-371, 41-61-75, 63-21-39, 45-3-21, 45-3-19, 45-3-9
Approved by the Governor: 45-1-2, 19-5-371, 41-61-75, 63-21-39, 45-3-21