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MS Code § 75-45-171 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-171. Disposition of fees and penalties

 The commissioner of agriculture and commerce shall deposit with the state treasurer to the credit of the general fund all funds received by him as registration and inspection fees and, by act of the legislature, such funds shall be used for defraying the cost of the inspection and analysis of commercial feeds as provided herein.   All penalties collected, whether from fines or sales of the condemnation of the articles defined above, shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the general fund. It shall be the duty of the commissioner of agriculture and commerce to include in his annual report an itemized statement of all such funds so collected and deposited.
MS Code § 75-45-175 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-175. "Withdrawal from distribution" orders

 When the commissioner or his authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this article or of any of the prescribed regulations under this article, he may, according to his judgment of the gravity of the offense and regulations promulgated by the commissioner and State Chemist issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from distribution" order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of commercial feed in any manner until written permission is given by the commissioner or the court. The commissioner shall release the lot of commercial feed so withdrawn when said provisions and regulations have been complied with. If compliance is not obtained within thirty (30) days, the commissioner may begin, or upon request of the distributor or registrant shall begin, proceedings for condemnation.
MS Code § 75-45-177 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-177. Condemnation and confiscation

 Any lot of commercial feed not in compliance with the provisions of this article and regulations issued thereunder shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which said commercial feed is located. In the event the court finds the said commercial feed to be in violation of this article and orders the condemnation of said commercial feed, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of the state. Provided, that in no instance shall the disposition of said commercial feed be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of said commercial feed or for permission to process or relabel said commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this article.
MS Code § 75-45-179 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-179. Prohibited acts

 The following acts and the causing thereof within the State of Mississippi are hereby prohibited:   The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded.   The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed.   The distribution of agricultural commodities such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks and hulls, which are adulterated within the meaning of paragraph (a) of Section 75-45-165.   The removal or disposal of a commercial feed in violation of an order under Section 75-45-175 or 75-45-177.   The failure or refusal to register in accordance with Section 75-45-159.   The violation of Section 75-45-191.   Failure to pay inspection fees and file reports as required by Sections 75-45-167 and 75-45-169.   Failure to pay penalties assessed under Section 75-45-181 or any rules or regulations issued thereunder.
MS Code § 75-45-181 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-181. Penalties

 Any person violating any of the provisions of this article or the rules and regulations made by the commissioner and State Chemist pursuant thereto is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both.
MS Code § 75-45-183 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-183. When enforcement not required

 Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the commissioner or his representative to: (a) report for prosecution; (b) institute seizure proceedings; (c) issue a withdrawal from distribution order; or (d) hold an administrative hearing as a result of minor violations of this article, or when he believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.
MS Code § 75-45-185 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-185. Duty of prosecuting attorneys

 It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom any violation is reported to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction without delay.
MS Code § 75-45-187 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-187. Injunctive relief

 The commissioner is hereby authorized to apply for and the court to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated under this article notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. Said injunction shall be issued without bond.
MS Code § 75-45-191 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-191. Revelation of trade secrets prohibited; application of Trade Secrets Act

 Any person who uses to his own advantage, or reveals to other than the commissioner and state chemist, or officers of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory, or to the courts when relevant in any judicial proceeding, any information acquired under the authority of this article, concerning any method, record, formulation or process which as a trade secret is entitled to protection, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished according to law. In addition to the criminal remedy set forth herein, remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret shall be governed by the Mississippi Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Sections 75-26-1 through 75-26-19. This prohibition shall not be deemed as prohibiting the commissioner and state chemist, or their duly authorized agents, from exchanging information of a regulatory nature with duly appointed officials of the United States Government, or of other states, who are similarly prohibited by law from revealing this information.
MS Code § 75-45-193 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 5 - Commercial Feed Law|§ 75-45-193. Cooperation with other entities

 The commissioner and state chemist may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this article.
MS Code § 75-45-301 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-301. Title

 This article shall be known as the "Mississippi Grain Dealers Law of 1978."
MS Code § 75-45-303 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-303. Definitions

 The following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context shall otherwise require:   "Person" shall mean any person, firm, association or corporation.   "Grain" shall mean all grains for which standards have been established pursuant to the United States Grain Standards Act as amended, and rice as defined by the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946, as amended.   "Grain dealer" shall mean any person engaged in the business of buying grain from producers thereof for resale or for milling or processing. A producer of grain buying grain for his own use as seed or feed shall not be considered as being engaged in the business of buying grain for resale or for milling or processing.   "Producer" shall mean the owner, tenant or operator of land in this state who has an interest in and receives all or any part of the proceeds from the sale of the grain produced thereon.   "Department" shall mean the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.   "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, or his designated representative.
MS Code § 75-45-304 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-304. Licensing requirements for grain dealers

 No person shall operate as a grain dealer without first having obtained a license pursuant to this article; provided, however, that grain dealers licensed under the provisions of the United States Warehouse Act, as amended, or the Mississippi Grain Warehouse Law shall not be required to have a license issued pursuant to this article.
MS Code § 75-45-307 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-307. Issuance and renewal of license

 If the department is satisfied:   that the applicant is of good business reputation,   that the applicant has adequate bonding under Section 75-45-305,   that the applicant maintains a permanent business location in this state, and   that the applicant has sufficient financial resources to guarantee payment to producers for grain purchased from them, the commissioner shall issue a license to the applicant or shall renew the applicant's license. Licenses shall be issued or renewed annually for a period ending ninety (90) days after the last day of the applicant's fiscal year. The license or renewal thereof issued by the department under this section shall be posted in the principal office of the licensee in this state. A certificate shall be posted in each location listed on a licensee's application where he engages in the business of buying grain. In the case of a licensee operating a truck or tractor trailer unit the licensee is required to have a certificate that the license is in effect and that a bond or certificate of deposit has been filed and is carried in each truck or tractor trailer unit used in connection with the purchase of grain from producers. Upon request of a licensee and payment of the fee thereof, the commissioner shall issue to the licensee a certificate that a license has been issued or renewed and a bond filed as required by this article.
MS Code § 75-45-309 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-309. Examinations; inspections; suspension or revocation of license; hearings

  Every licensed grain dealer shall be examined by the commissioner each year. The cost of such examination shall be included in the annual license fee. The commissioner, at his discretion, may make additional examinations at any time. If any discrepancy is found as a result of additional examination, the cost of such examination is to be paid by the grain dealer.   The commissioner may inspect the premises used by any grain dealer in the conduct of his business at any time and the books, accounts, records and papers of every such grain dealer shall at all times during business hours be subject to inspection by the commission. Each grain dealer may also be required to make such reports of his activities, obligations and transactions as deemed necessary by the commissioner to protect the producer as set forth in the rules and regulations.   If a grain dealer violates any of the provisions of this article, his license and certificate of license may be removed from his premises by any department employee charged with the enforcement of this article and returned to the department. Such removal shall constitute a suspension of the license.   The commissioner may upon his own motion, and shall upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which if proved would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a license under this article, investigate the actions of any applicant or any person or persons applying for, holding or claiming to hold a license.   The commissioner within ten (10) days after removing and suspending a license as provided in this section or before refusing to issue or renew or before otherwise suspending or revoking a license shall set a date for a hearing thereon and at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing, shall notify in writing the applicant for or holder of a license, thereinafter called the respondent, that a hearing will be held on the date designated to determine whether the respondent is privileged to hold such license and shall afford the respondent opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel in reference thereto. Such written notice may be served by personal service on the respondent or by mailing the same by registered or certified mail to the place of business last theretofore specified by the respondent in the last application or notification to the department.   At the time and place fixed in the notice, the commissioner shall proceed to hear the matter and any charges made and both the respondent and any complainant shall be accorded opportunity to present in person or by counsel such statements, testimony, evidence and argument as may be pertinent to the matter or charges or to any defenses thereto. The commissioner may continue such hearing from time to time.
MS Code § 75-45-311 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-311. Failure to make payment to producer

 If a grain dealer should fail or refuse to make payment to a producer for grain purchased when such payment is requested by the producer and the request is made within one hundred sixty (160) days of the date of sale or the date of delivery of such grain to the dealer, whichever is later, but in case of deferred pricing, delayed pricing, priced-later, or similar contractual arrangements, no more than two hundred seventy (270) days after the date of delivery, the producer may notify the commissioner in writing, by certified mail when possible, of such failure or refusal within the period of one hundred sixty (160) days or ten (10) days thereafter. The commissioner upon receiving such notice shall take whatever action is necessary. The producer furnishing such written notice within the prescribed length of time is entitled to the benefits of the grain dealer's bond. However, if a producer fails to furnish written notice to the commissioner within the prescribed time, then such producer is not entitled to any benefits under the grain dealer's bond. Grain dealer liability under priced-later contracts, open-priced contracts, deferred price contracts, or similar agreements shall accrue under the bond in effect at the date of default as determined by the commissioner.
MS Code § 75-45-313 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-313. Commissioner's powers and duties; rules and regulations

 The commissioner shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this article and is hereby empowered to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out necessary inspections and to appoint and fix the duties of his personnel and provide such equipment as may be necessary to assist him in enforcing the provisions thereof.
MS Code § 75-45-315 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 45 - Commercial Feeds and Grains|Article 7 - Grain Dealers Law|§ 75-45-315. Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctions

  Any person who engages in business as a grain dealer without securing a license or who does not have a valid license or is in violation of this article or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, or who shall impede, obstruct, hinder or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent the commissioner or his duly authorized agent in performance of his duty in connection with this article or its rules and regulations, or any grain dealer who refuses to permit inspection of his premises, books, accounts or records as provided in this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first violation, and not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each subsequent violation or imprisoned in a penal institution other than the state penitentiary for not more than six (6) months, or both. In case of a continuing violation or violations, each day and each violation occurring constitutes a separate and distinct offense.   It shall be the duty of the Attorney General to whom any violation is reported to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction without delay. Before the commissioner reports a violation for prosecution he may give the grain dealer an opportunity to present his views at an informal hearing.   The commissioner may apply for and the circuit court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this article or any rules and regulations promulgated under the article notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. Any such injunction is to be issued without notice and without bond.   The commissioner may apply for, and the appropriate chancery court may grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining a grain dealer from disposing of any grain owned, in whole or in part, or held, or in his possession, whether owned in whole or in part, or from anyone removing any grain in which the grain dealer or producers from which he has purchased grain have an interest, in violation of any of the provisions of this article. Such injunction is to be issued without notice and without bond.
MS Code § 75-57-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 57 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases|In General|§ 75-57-1. Title

 Sections 75-57-1 through 75-57-63 shall be known as the "Liquefied Compressed Gas Equipment Inspection Law of Mississippi."
MS Code § 75-57-2 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 57 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases|In General|§ 75-57-2. Transfer of administration of Liquefied Compressed Gas Equipment Inspection Law

 The administration of the Liquefied Compressed Gas Equipment Inspection Law of Mississippi (Sections 75-57-1 through 75-57-63) are transferred from the Chairman of the State Tax Commission to the Commissioner of Insurance. All personnel, records, property and equipment allocated to the Chairman of the State Tax Commission exclusively for the administration of the Liquefied Compressed Gas Equipment Inspection Law of Mississippi are hereby transferred to and placed under the supervision and control of the Commissioner of Insurance.
MS Code § 75-57-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 57 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases|In General|§ 75-57-3. General powers and duties of Commissioner of Insurance

 The Commissioner of Insurance is vested with the sole and exclusive power and authority and is charged with the duty of administering this chapter, and the State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board shall have the authority to establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions hereof, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. For the purpose of administering the provisions hereof, the Commissioner of Insurance is empowered to employ such field inspectors as are necessary to the proper discharge of his duties under this chapter. The Commissioner of Insurance and his agents and employees shall have full access, ingress and egress, at all reasonable hours, to any of the premises or buildings where liquefied compressed gases may be received, stored, transported, sold, offered or exposed for sale, manufactured, refined, distilled, compounded or blended. The Commissioner of Insurance and his agents and employees shall have the right to check and inspect any liquefied compressed gas container, system, pump, equipment, tank car, storage tank, or vehicle in which any liquefied compressed gas is present, or it has reason to believe it present, and the Commissioner of Insurance and his agents and employees shall have the authority to take therefrom samples not exceeding one (1) gallon for analysis. The Commissioner of Insurance and his agents and employees shall have full authority to inspect any vehicle, equipment or system where it has reason to believe that the vehicle, equipment or system operates by the use of, or is equipped to operate by the use of, liquefied compressed gases.
MS Code § 75-57-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 57 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases|In General|§ 75-57-7. Containers

 After March 16, 1948, all containers and pertinent equipment used, sold, and installed in this state for the storage, dispensing and transportation of liquefied compressed gases for the purposes of providing gas for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and domestic uses shall be designed, constructed, equipped, manufactured, and installed as specified in this chapter.