Mississippi § 33-13-505 - Captured or abandoned property.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-505 — Captured or abandoned property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-13-505. Captured or abandoned property.
All persons subject to this code shall secure all public property taken from the enemy for the service of the State of Mississippi or the United States, and shall give notice and turn over to the proper authority without delay all captured or abandoned property in their possession, custody or control. Any person subject to this code who: Fails to carry out the duties prescribed in subsection (1); Buys, sells, trades or in any way deals in or disposes of captured or abandoned property, whereby he receives or expects any profit, benefit or advantage to himself or another directly or indirectly connected with himself; or Engages in looting or pillaging; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 33-13-505
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-505 cover?
Section 33-13-505 ("Captured or abandoned property.") 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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