AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO IS EMPLOYED BY A STATE AGENCY, BOARD OR COMMISSION TO PURCHASE HIS OR HER ISSUED SIDEARM AS PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE UPON THE OFFICER'S RETIREMENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE SIDEARM FOR AN AGREED UPON PRICE BY THE NEXT OF KIN OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO IS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 45-9-131, 45-3-51
As Passed by the House: 45-9-131, 45-3-51
Approved by the Governor: 45-9-131