Mississippi § 97-7-31 - Destroying, injuring, etc. state or federally licensed communication systems.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-7-31 — Destroying, injuring, etc. state or federally licensed communication systems., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-7-31. Destroying, injuring, etc. state or federally licensed communication systems.
Whoever intentionally destroys, impairs, injures, or tampers or interferes with any real or personal property used or useful in the maintenance, repair or operation of any telephone or telegraph system or radio station which is subject to regulation or licensing by any agency of the United States of America or of the State of Mississippi, with reasonable grounds to believe that such act will hinder, delay or interfere with the maintenance, repair or operation of such telephone or telegraph system or radio station, on conviction shall be punished as prescribed in Section 97-7-29.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-7-31 cover?
Section 97-7-31 ("Destroying, injuring, etc. state or federally licensed communication systems.") 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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