Mississippi § 75-7-701 - Transitional rules.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-7-701 — Transitional rules., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-7-701. Transitional rules.
The amendments to this chapter contained in Chapter 527, Laws of 2006, as amended by Chapter 381, Laws of 2007, apply to a document of title that is issued or a bailment that arises on or after July 1, 2006, but do not apply to: (1) a document of title that is issued or a bailment that arises before July 1, 2006, even if the document of title or bailment would be so subject if the document of title had been issued or bailment had arisen after July 1, 2006, or (2) a right of action that has accrued before July 1, 2006. A document of title issued or a bailment that arises before July 1, 2006, and the rights, obligations, and interests flowing from that document or bailment are governed by any statute amended or repealed by Chapter 527, Laws of 2006, as amended by Chapter 381, Laws of 2007, as if amendment or repeal had not occurred and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced under that statute as it existed on June 30, 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-7-701
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-7-701 cover?
Section 75-7-701 ("Transitional rules.") 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 § 75-7-701?
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