AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 85-7-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE FIVE-DAY REQUIREMENT THAT A TOWED VEHICLE BE LEFT WITHOUT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER'S PERMISSION BEFORE THE VEHICLE OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE REASONABLE PRICE OF TOWING AND STORAGE OF THE VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-74, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE PROVISION THAT MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO SELL A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS NOT TITLED AND REGISTERED IN SUCH PERSON'S NAME FOR A WRECKER SERVICE OR AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SERVICE/BUSINESS SELLING A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS LEGALLY BEING HELD FOR SALE AS MERCHANDISE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 85-7-251
Committee Substitute: 85-7-251
As Passed by the House: 85-7-251
Approved by the Governor: 85-7-251, 63-17-74