Mississippi § 63-1-223 - Penalty for authorizing railroad crossing violations.

Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-1-223 — Penalty for authorizing railroad crossing violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 63-1-223. Penalty for authorizing railroad crossing violations.

Any employer who knowingly requires, allows, authorizes or permits a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of Section 77-9-249 is subject to a penalty of not more than Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00).

Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-1-223

What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-1-223 cover?

Section 63-1-223 ("Penalty for authorizing railroad crossing violations.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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