AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE OFF-DUTY USE OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY POLICE VEHICLES BY CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ENGAGING IN PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT IN OFF-DUTY HOURS; TO PROVIDE THAT USE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WHOSE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED; TO REQUIRE THE PERSON OR ENTITY HIRING THE OFFICER TO NAME THE EMPLOYING JURISDICTION AS A NAMED INSURED ON ITS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES; TO PROHIBIT USE OF THE OFFICIAL VEHICLE WHERE THE PERSON OR ENTITY REFUSES TO ENDORSE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE EMPLOYING JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 21-19-49, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 17-25-11, 21-19-49
As Passed by the House: 21-19-49
Approved by the Governor: 17-25-11, 21-19-49