Mississippi § 81-14-173 - Prohibited practices.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 81-14-173 — Prohibited practices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-14-173. Prohibited practices.
Any person who shall engage in any of the following acts shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, in the discretion of the court: Defamation: Making, publishing, disseminating or circulating any oral, written or printed statement regarding the financial condition of any savings bank which is false. False information and advertising: Making, publishing, disseminating, circulation or otherwise placing before the public in any publication, media, notice, pamphlet, letter, poster, or any other way, an advertisement, announcement or statement containing any assertion representation, or statement with respect to the savings bank business or with respect to any person in the conduct of the savings bank business which is untrue, deceptive or misleading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 81-14-173
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 81-14-173 cover?
Section 81-14-173 ("Prohibited practices.") 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 § 81-14-173?
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How does Mississippi § 81-14-173 apply to my situation?
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