Mississippi § 83-1-35 - Reward in case of willful destruction by fire or explosion of real or personal property within state.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-1-35 — Reward in case of willful destruction by fire or explosion of real or personal property within state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-1-35. Reward in case of willful destruction by fire or explosion of real or personal property within state.
The Commissioner of Insurance is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to offer a reward not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for information leading to the apprehension, indictment and conviction of any person, persons or organization of persons responsible for the willful destruction by fire or explosion of any real or personal property located within this state. The Commissioner of Insurance is further directed to have suitable reward notices printed and posted in conspicuous places, and to utilize such other news media or informational materials as necessary to encourage those with information to come forward. The reward monies paid, if any, as well as the cost of printing and distribution of reward notices and other news media or informational materials, shall be paid from premium taxes under Sections 27-15-103 and 27-15-109. However, the Commissioner of Insurance shall keep a separate account of all monies disbursed under the provisions of this section and shall include the same in his annual report.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-1-35 cover?
Section 83-1-35 ("Reward in case of willful destruction by fire or explosion of real or personal property within state.") 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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