Mississippi § 75-93-31 - Penalty for fraudulent filings.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-93-31 — Penalty for fraudulent filings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-93-31. Penalty for fraudulent filings.
Any person who shall knowingly and willfully procure the registration of a fictitious business name or apply for registration of a fictitious business name under the provisions of this chapter by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, orally or in writing, or by any other fraudulent means, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 75-93-31 ("Penalty for fraudulent filings.") 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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