Mississippi § 97-7-43 - Impersonating state, county or municipal officer or employee.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-7-43 — Impersonating state, county or municipal officer or employee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-7-43. Impersonating state, county or municipal officer or employee.
Whoever falsely and willfully assumes or pretends to be an officer or employee acting under the authority of the State of Mississippi or any department, agency or officer thereof; or of any county, municipality or any other subdivision of the State of Mississippi, or of any department, agency or officer of such county, municipality or subdivision, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished for each separate such offense by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months in jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 97-7-43
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-7-43 cover?
Section 97-7-43 ("Impersonating state, county or municipal officer or employee.") 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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