Mississippi § 45-45-31 - Prospective application of chapter.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-45-31 — Prospective application of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-45-31. Prospective application of chapter.
The provisions of this chapter are not retroactive unless otherwise stated and equipment shall be required to comply with the applicable code at the date of its installation or within the period determined by the Commissioner of Insurance. If, upon the inspection of any device covered by this chapter, the equipment is found in dangerous condition or there is an immediate hazard to those riding or using such equipment, the administrator shall notify the owner of the condition and any corrective action taken, or required by the administrator, and shall order such alterations or additions as may be deemed necessary to eliminate the dangerous condition. Further, upon a finding of a danger to the public, the administrator may order the immediate cessation of the use of such device.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-45-31 ("Prospective application of chapter.") 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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