Mississippi § 37-33-221 - Misuse of special disability program lists and records unlawful; misdemeanor.
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§ 37-33-221. Misuse of special disability program lists and records unlawful; misdemeanor.
It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the Office of Special Disability Programs and in accordance with regulations, for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, or names of, or any information concerning persons applying for or receiving services under the Office of Special Disability Programs, directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files, or communications of the state or subdivisions or agencies thereof, or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties, except in response to summons, subpoena or other order of a court. Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor and punishable accordingly.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-33-221 ("Misuse of special disability program lists and records unlawful; misdemeanor.") 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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