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MS Code § 83-71-55 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance|§ 83-71-55. Definitions

 As used in Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:   "Abuse" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a current or former family member, household member, intimate partner or caretaker:   Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing another person bodily injury, physical harm, severe emotional distress, psychological trauma, rape, sexual assault or involuntary sexual intercourse;   Knowingly engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts toward another person, including following the person without proper authority, under circumstances that place the person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or physical harm;   Subjecting another person to false imprisonment; or   Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing damage to property so as to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior of another person.   "Abuse-related medical condition" means a medical condition sustained by a subject of abuse which arises, in whole or in part, out of abuse.   "Abuse status" means the fact or perception that a person is, has been or may be a subject of abuse, irrespective of whether the person has sustained abuse-related medical conditions.   "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Mississippi.   "Confidential abuse information" means information about acts of abuse or abuse status of a subject of abuse, the address and telephone number (home and work) of a subject of abuse or the status of an applicant or insured as a family member, employer or associate of, or a person in a relationship with, a subject of abuse.   "Insurance professional" means an agent, insurance producer, adjuster or third-party administrator as defined in the insurance laws of this state.   "Insured" means the person whose life is covered under an insurance policy.   "Insurer" means a person or other legal entity engaged in the business of life insurance in this state.   "Policy" or "certificate" means a contract of insurance or annuity including endorsements, riders or binders issued, proposed for issuance or intended for issuance by an insurer or insurance professional.   "Subject of abuse" means a person:against whom an act of abuse has been directed; who has current or prior injuries, illnesses or disorders that resulted from abuse; or who seeks, may have sought or had reason to seek medical or psychological treatment for abuse or protection, court-ordered protection or shelter from abuse.
MS Code § 83-71-59 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance|§ 83-71-59. Insurer or insurance professional taking adverse action on the basis of a medical condition insurer or insurance professional knows is abuse-related required to provide explanation for action

 An insurer or insurance professional that takes an action that adversely affects an applicant or insured on the basis of a medical condition that the insurer or insurance professional knows or has reason to know is abuse-related shall explain the reason for its action to the applicant or insured in writing and shall be able to demonstrate that its action, and any applicable policy provision:   Does not have the purpose or effect of treating abuse status as a medical condition or underwriting criterion;   Is not based upon any actual or perceived correlation between a medical condition and abuse;   Is otherwise permissible by law and applies in the same manner and to the same extent to all applicants and insureds with a similar medical condition without regard to whether the condition or claim is abuse-related; and   Except for claims actions, is based on a determination, made in conformance with sound actuarial principles and otherwise supported by actual or reasonably anticipated experience, that there is a correlation between the medical condition and a material increase in insurance risk.
MS Code § 83-71-61 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance|§ 83-71-61. Insurers to develop and adhere to written policies to protect the safety and privacy of subjects of abuse

 Insurers shall develop and adhere to written policies specifying procedures to be followed by employees and by insurance professionals with which they contract for the purpose of protecting the safety and privacy of a subject of abuse and shall otherwise implement the provisions of Sections 83-71-51 through 83 71-65 when taking an application, investigating a claim, pursuing subrogation or taking any other action relating to a policy or claim involving a subject of abuse.Insurers shall distribute their written policies to employees and insurance professionals.
MS Code § 83-71-63 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance|§ 83-71-63. Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65

 The commissioner shall conduct a reasonable investigation based on a written and signed complaint received by the commissioner and shall issue a prompt determination as to whether a violation of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 may have occurred.If the commissioner finds from the investigation that a violation of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 may have occurred, the commissioner shall promptly begin an adjudicatory proceeding.The commissioner may address a violation through means appropriate to the nature and extent of the violation, which may include suspension or revocation of certificates of authority or licenses, imposition of civil penalties, issuance of cease and desist orders, injunctive relief, a requirement for restitution, referral to prosecutorial authorities or any combination of these.The powers and duties set forth in this section are in addition to all other authority of the commissioner.
MS Code § 83-71-65 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance|§ 83-71-65. Applicability of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 to certain policies or certificates of life insurance and certain applications for coverage under a policy or certificate of life insurance

 Sections 83-71-51 through 83 71-65 apply to every policy or certificate that is issued, reissued, renewed or continued on or after July 1, 2010, and to every application that is submitted on or after July 1, 2010, for coverage under a policy or certificate.
MS Code § 83-71-101 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-101. Purpose

 The purpose of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 is to prohibit unfair discrimination by disability income insurers and insurance professionals on the basis of abuse status. Nothing in Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 shall be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115.
MS Code § 83-71-103 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-103. Applicability of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 to disability income insurers and insurance professionals issuing or renewing policies or certificates of disability income insurance in Mississippi

 Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 apply to all disability income insurers and insurance professionals involved in issuing or renewing in this state a policy or certificate of disability income insurance.
MS Code § 83-71-105 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-105. Definitions

 As used in Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:   "Abuse" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a current or former family member, household member, intimate partner or caretaker:   Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing another person bodily injury, physical harm, severe emotional distress, psychological trauma, rape, sexual assault or involuntary sexual intercourse;   Knowingly engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts toward another person, including following the person without proper authority, under circumstances that place the person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or physical harm;   Subjecting another person to false imprisonment; or   Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing damage to property so as to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior of another person.   "Abuse-related medical condition" means a medical condition sustained by a subject of abuse which arises in whole or in part out of abuse.   "Abuse status" means the fact or perception that a person is, has been or may be a subject of abuse, irrespective of whether the person has sustained abuse-related medical conditions.   "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Mississippi.   "Confidential abuse information" means information about acts of abuse or abuse status of a subject of abuse, the address and telephone number (home and work) of a subject of abuse or the status of an applicant or insured as a family member, employer or associate of, or a person in a relationship with, a subject of abuse.   "Insurance professional" means an agent, insurance producer, adjuster or third-party administrator as defined in the insurance laws of this state.   "Insured" means a party named on a disability income policy or certificate as the person with legal rights to the benefits provided by the policy or certificate.For group insurance, "insured" includes a person who is a beneficiary covered by a group policy or certificate.   "Insurer" means a person or other legal entity engaged in the business of disability income insurance in this state.   "Policy" or "certificate" means a contract of insurance or indemnity, including endorsements, riders or binders issued, proposed for issuance or intended for issuance by an insurer or insurance professional.   "Subject of abuse" means a person:against whom an act of abuse has been directed; who has current or prior injuries, illnesses or disorders that resulted from abuse; or who seeks, may have sought or had reason to seek medical or psychological treatment for abuse or protection, court-ordered protection or shelter from abuse.
MS Code § 83-71-109 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-109. Insurer or insurance professional taking adverse action on the basis of a medical condition insurer or insurance professional knows is abuse-related required to provide explanation for action

 An insurer or insurance professional that takes an action that adversely affects an applicant or insured on the basis of a medical condition that the insurer or insurance professional knows or has reason to know is abuse-related shall explain the reason for its action to the applicant or insured in writing and shall be able to demonstrate that its action and any applicable policy provision:   Does not have the purpose or effect of treating abuse status as a medical condition or underwriting criterion;   Is not based upon any actual or perceived correlation between a medical condition and abuse;   Is otherwise permissible by law and applies in the same manner and to the same extent to all applicants and insureds with a similar medical condition or disability without regard to whether the condition is abuse-related; and   Except for claims actions, is based on a determination, made in conformance with sound actuarial principles and otherwise supported by actual or reasonably anticipated experience, that there is a correlation between the medical condition and a material increase in insurance risk.
MS Code § 83-71-111 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-111. Insurers to develop and adhere to written policies to protect the safety and privacy of subjects of abuse

 Insurers shall develop and adhere to written policies specifying procedures to be followed by employees and by insurance professionals they contract with for the purpose of protecting the safety and privacy of a subject of abuse and shall otherwise implement the provisions of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 when taking an application, investigating a claim, pursuing subrogation or taking any other action relating to a policy or claim involving a subject of abuse. Insurers shall distribute their written policies to employees and insurance professionals.
MS Code § 83-71-113 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-113. Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115

 The commissioner shall conduct a reasonable investigation based on a written and signed complaint received by the commissioner and shall issue a prompt determination as to whether a violation of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 may have occurred.If the commissioner finds from the investigation that a violation of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 may have occurred, the commissioner shall promptly begin an adjudicatory proceeding.The commissioner may address a violation through means appropriate to the nature and extent of the violation, which may include suspension or revocation of certificates of authority or licenses, imposition of civil penalties, issuance of cease and desist orders, injunctive relief, a requirement for restitution, referral to prosecutorial authorities or any combination of these.The powers and duties set forth in this section are in addition to all other authority of the commissioner.
MS Code § 83-71-115 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 83 - Insurance|Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance|Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Disability Income Insurance|§ 83-71-115. Applicability of Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 to certain policies or certificates of disability income insurance and certain applications for coverage under a policy or certificate of disability income insurance

 Sections 83-71-101 through 83-71-115 apply to every policy or certificate that is issued, reissued, renewed or continued on or after July 1, 2010, and to every application that is submitted on or after July 1, 2010, for coverage under a policy or certificate.
MS Code § 85-7-71 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges|§ 85-7-71. Definition

 As used in Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81, the term "person" shall mean a natural person, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity.
MS Code § 85-7-73 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges|§ 85-7-73. Sale of watches, jewelry, etc., left over 90 days for repairs, etc. permitted

 Any watch, clock, timepiece, ring, jewelry, or other item, which has been repaired, altered, cleaned, sized, rebuilt, adjusted, or regulated, remaining in the possession of a person for a period of ninety (90) days or more, may be sold to pay reasonable or agreed charges, together with any costs or expenses provided for in Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81. Provided, however, that the person to whom such charges are payable and owing shall first notify the owner or owners of the proposed sale of the articles belonging to them and the amount of the charges due thereon.
MS Code § 85-7-75 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges|§ 85-7-75. Notice to owners

 The mailing by registered or certified United States mail of a letter, with a return address marked thereon, addressed to the owner or owners at their address given at the time of delivery of such articles to the person, shall constitute notice under the provisions of Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81. 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.
MS Code § 85-7-77 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges|§ 85-7-77. Sale; disposition of proceeds

 If the chattel or chattels are not redeemed within thirty (30) days after the mailing of such letter, the person may sell such articles on the day and at the time and place specified in such letter. Such sales may be made either at public auction or by private sale. The proceeds of the sale in excess of the charges and necessary expenses of the procedure required by Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81 shall be held by the person for a period of six (6) months and if not reclaimed by the owner thereof within that time shall escheat to the county and be paid over to the chancery clerk to be placed into the general fund of the county in which the sale was held.
MS Code § 85-7-79 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges|§ 85-7-79. Notices required to be posted

 All persons taking advantage of Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81 must keep posted at all times in a prominent place in their receiving office or offices two (2) notices which read as follows: "All watches, clocks, timepieces, rings, jewelry, or other items, which have been repaired, altered, cleaned, sized, rebuilt, adjusted, or regulated, and not called for in ninety (90) days, will be sold to pay charges."
MS Code § 85-7-81 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges|§ 85-7-81. Purpose and intent of Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81

 The purpose and intent of Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81 is to provide an inexpensive means of enforcing liens for small amounts, and to that end the provisions of said sections shall be construed to create a lien in addition to, and shall not exclude, any liens which may exist by virtue of either the common law or any other statute of the State of Mississippi.
MS Code § 85-7-101 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 5 - Mechanics and Stablekeepers|§ 85-7-101. Articles constructed, manufactured or repaired; lien for labor and materials

 Except as otherwise provided in Section 85-7-107, all carriages, buggies, wagons, plows, or any article constructed, manufactured or repaired for any person, and at his instance, shall be liable for the price of the labor and material employed in constructing, manufacturing or repairing the same; and the mechanic to whom the price of said labor and material may be due shall have the right to retain possession of such things so constructed, manufactured or repaired until the price be paid; and if the same shall not be paid within thirty (30) days, he may commence his suit in any court of competent jurisdiction and upon proof of the value of the labor and materials employed in such repairs, manufacture or construction, he shall be entitled to judgment against the party for whom such labor was done or materials furnished, with costs, as in other cases, and to a special order for the sale of the property retained in his possession for the payment thereof, with costs, and to an execution, as in other cases, for the residue of what remains unpaid after sale of the property.
MS Code § 85-7-103 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 5 - Mechanics and Stablekeepers|§ 85-7-103. Stable keepers; lien on animals

 The owner of every livery stable, sale stable, feed stable or public pasture shall have a lien on every horse, mule, cow, or other animal for the price of feeding, grooming, training, grazing, or keeping the same, at the instance of the owner of the animal, and shall have the right to retain possession of the animal until such price be paid. If the price be not paid in ten (10) days after it is due, the person to whom it is owing may commence suit therefor before a justice of the peace where the principal of the amount does not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), and in the circuit court where it exceeds that sum, setting forth the amount of the debt, how it accrued, and a description of the animal; and, upon proof of the debt that it is due for feeding, grooming, training, grazing or keeping the animal, he shall be entitled to judgment against the owner for the amount due and sued for and the price of feeding, grooming, training, grazing and keeping the animal since the institution of the suit if the whole amount do not exceed the jurisdiction of the court, with costs as in other cases, and to a special order and execution for the sale of the property upon which the lien exists for the payment of such judgment and costs, and to an execution, as in other cases, for the residue of what remains unpaid after sale of the property. The lien created by this section shall be subordinate to any prior encumbrance on such animal of which the owner of the stable had notice, actual or constructive, unless the animal were fed, groomed, trained, grazed or kept by the consent of the encumbrancer.
MS Code § 85-7-105 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship|Chapter 7 - Liens|Article 5 - Mechanics and Stablekeepers|§ 85-7-105. Remedy where lienholder loses possession to owner

 If the lienholders mentioned in Sections 85-7-101 and 85-7-103 part with possession of the property, they shall retain their liens while the property remains in the hands of the owner, or one deriving title or possession through him, with notice that the price of the labor and materials or the price of feeding, grooming, training, grazing or keeping the same was unpaid, and may enforce the same in like manner as is provided in Sections 85-7-31 and 85-7-53.