Mississippi § 77-9-603 - Penalty for violation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 77-9-603 — Penalty for violation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-9-603. Penalty for violation.
If any person, partnership, association or society of persons or any agent or representative of such person, partnership, association or society shall, in violation of Section 77-9-601, engage in such business within this state, or shall receive for transportation by express or transport or carry or assist in such transportation or delivery, such person or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, shall, for each offense, be fined in any amount not exceeding one thousand dollars, or be imprisoned not exceeding three months, or both.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 77-9-603
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 77-9-603 cover?
Section 77-9-603 ("Penalty for violation.") 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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