Mississippi § 71-13-7 - Prohibition against intentionally or recklessly damaging business property of another under certain circumstances; aiding and abetting the intentional or reckless damaging of business property of another.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-13-7 — Prohibition against intentionally or recklessly damaging business property of another under certain circumstances; aiding and abetting the intentional or reckless damaging of business property of another., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-13-7. Prohibition against intentionally or recklessly damaging business property of another under certain circumstances; aiding and abetting the intentional or reckless damaging of business property of another.
No person, organization, corporation, union, agency or other entity shall intentionally or recklessly damage the business property of another when either of the following applies: The property is used by its owner or possessor in the owner’s or possessor’s profession, business, trade or occupation; or The person damages or otherwise marks the property owner’s merchandise. Any person who organizes, coordinates, controls, supervises, finances, manages, aids or abets any of the activities prohibited by subsection (1) of this section shall be charged and suffer the same penalties as the person, organization, corporation, union, agency or other entity.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 71-13-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-13-7 cover?
Section 71-13-7 ("Prohibition against intentionally or recklessly damaging business property of another under certain circumstances; aiding and abetting the intentional or reckless damaging of business property of another.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 71-13-7?
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