Mississippi § 85-7-227 - Notice to owners.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-227 — Notice to owners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-7-227. Notice to owners.
The mailing by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, of a letter with a return address marked thereon, addressed to the owner or owners, at their last known address or the address given at the time of delivery of such articles to the person, shall constitute notice under the provisions of Sections 85-7-221 through 85-7-233. The letter shall state that the articles upon which the charges are owing will be disposed of unless they are redeemed within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the notice. Said notice shall be mailed at least thirty (30) days before the articles belonging to such owner or owners may be sold for charges due thereon. The cost of mailing said letter shall be added to the charges.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 85-7-227
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 85-7-227 cover?
Section 85-7-227 ("Notice to owners.") 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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