AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FROM ENTERING INTO ANY CONTRACT OR RENTAL AGREEMENT THAT RESTRICTS THE POSSESSION, CARRYING, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, TRANSFER OR OWNERSHIP OF FIREARMS; TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE RIGHT OF CITIZENS TO POSSESS FIREARMS; TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION TO CHALLENGE ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS IN VIOLATION OF THAT RIGHT; TO EXEMPT STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM REGULATING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE COURSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 45-9-51, 45-9-53
Committee Substitute: 45-9-51, 45-9-53
As Passed by the Senate: 45-9-51, 45-9-53