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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-13 - Disclosure to warranty holder; contents

(1)
Every vehicle protection product warranty shall be written in clear, understandable language and shall be printed or typed in an easy-to-read point size and font and shall not be sold or offered for sale in the state unless the warranty:
(a)
Contains a disclosure that reads substantially as follows: "This agreement is a product warranty and is not insurance.";
(b)
Identifies the warrantor, the administrator (if any), the seller and the warranty holder;
(c)
Sets forth the procedure for making a claim, including a telephone number;
(d)
Sets forth the total purchase price and the terms under which it is to be paid, however, the purchase price is not required to be preprinted on the vehicle protection product warranty and may be negotiated with the consumer at the time of sale;
(e)
Sets forth any terms, restrictions or conditions governing transferability of the warranty, if any;
(f)
Conspicuously sets forth all of the obligations and duties of the warranty holder such as the duty to protect against any further damage to the vehicle, the obligation to notify the warrantor in advance of any repair or other similar requirements, if any;
(g)
Conspicuously states the existence of a deductible amount, if any;
(h)
Specifies the payments or performance to be provided under the warranty including payments for incidental costs, the manner of calculation or determination of payments or performance and any limitations, exceptions or exclusions;
(i)
Sets forth the conditions on which substitution will be allowed;
(j)
Conspicuously states that the obligations of the warrantor to the warranty holder are insured under a warranty reimbursement insurance policy;
(k)
Conspicuously states that, in the event a warranty holder must make a claim against a party other than the warranty reimbursement insurance policy issuer, the warranty holder is entitled to make a direct claim against the insurer upon the failure of the warrantor to pay any claim or meet any obligation under the terms of the warranty within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed with the warrantor; and
(l)
Conspicuously states the name and address of the issuer of the warranty reimbursement insurance policy. This information need not be preprinted on the warranty form but may be stamped on the warranty.
(2)
At the time of sale, the seller or warrantor shall provide to the purchaser:
(a)
A copy of the vehicle protection product warranty; or
(b)
A receipt or other written evidence of the purchase of the vehicle protection product and a copy of the warranty within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 7, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-15 - Disclosure of terms and conditions governing cancellation of sale and warranty; cancellation of warranty only under certain conditions

(1)
No vehicle protection product may be sold or offered for sale in this state unless the vehicle protection product warranty clearly states the terms and conditions governing the cancellation of the sale and warranty, if any.
(2)
The warrantor may only cancel the warranty if the warranty holder does any of the following:
(a)
Fails to pay for the vehicle protection product;
(b)
Makes a material misrepresentation to the seller or warrantor;
(c)
Commits fraud; or
(d)
Substantially breaches the warranty holder's duties under the warranty.
(3)
A warrantor canceling a warranty shall mail written notice of cancellation to the warranty holder at the last address of the warranty holder in the warrantor's records at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the cancellation. The notice shall state the effective date of the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 8, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-17 - Prohibited acts of warrantors

(1)
Unless licensed as an insurance company, a vehicle protection product warrantor shall not use in its name, contracts or literature the words "insurance," "casualty," "surety," "mutual" or any other word that is descriptive of the insurance, casualty or surety business, or that is deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation or any other vehicle protection product warrantor. A warrantor may use the term "guaranty" or a similar word in the warrantor's name.
(2)
A vehicle protection product warrantor shall not make, permit or cause any false or misleading statements, either oral or written, in connection with the sale, offer to sell or advertisement of a vehicle protection product.
(3)
A vehicle protection product warrantor shall not permit or cause the omission of any material statement in connection with the sale, offer to sell or advertisement of a vehicle protection product.
(4)
A vehicle protection product warrantor shall not make, permit or cause any false or misleading statements, either oral or written, about the performance required or payments that may be available under the vehicle protection product warranty.
(5)
A vehicle protection product warrantor shall not make, permit or cause any statement or practice that has the effect of creating or maintaining a fraud.
(6)
A vehicle protection product seller or warrantor may not require as a condition of sale or financing that a retail purchaser of a motor vehicle purchase a vehicle protection product that is not installed on the motor vehicle at the time of sale.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 9, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-19 - Record keeping; contents of warrantor's accounts, books, records

(1)
All vehicle protection product warrantors shall keep accurate accounts, books and records concerning transactions regulated under this chapter.
(2)
A vehicle protection product warrantor's accounts, books and records shall include:
(a)
Copies of all vehicle protection product warranties;
(b)
The name and address of each warranty holder; and
(c)
The dates, amounts and descriptions of all receipts, claims and expenditures.
(3)
A vehicle protection product warrantor shall retain all required accounts, books and records pertaining to each warranty holder for at least two (2) years after the specified period of coverage has expired. A warrantor discontinuing business in the state shall maintain its records until it furnishes the Motor Vehicle Commission satisfactory proof that it has discharged all obligations to warranty holders in this state.
(4)
Vehicle protection product warrantors shall make all accounts, books and records concerning transactions regulated under this chapter available to the Motor Vehicle Commission for the purpose of examination.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 10, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-23 - Service of process

(1)
Any warrantor doing business in this state in accordance with this chapter shall be deemed to have appointed the Motor Vehicle Commission its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action or proceeding against it.
(2)
Any warrantor doing business in this state, operating without the authority provided by this chapter, shall be deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State to be its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action or proceeding against it.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 12, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-25 - Rules and regulations

The Motor Vehicle Commission may adopt rules and regulations to establish procedures for implementing the provisions of this chapter as are necessary. Such rules and regulations shall include disclosures for the benefit of the warranty holder, record keeping requirements, registration fees, penalties and procedures for public complaints. Such rules and regulations shall also include the conditions under which surplus lines insurers may be rejected for the purpose of underwriting vehicle protection product warranty agreements.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 13, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-27 - Applicability of chapter

This chapter applies to all vehicle protection products sold or offered for sale on or after July 1, 2007. The failure of any person to comply with this chapter before July 1, 2007, shall not be admissible in any court proceeding, administrative proceeding, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution proceeding and may not otherwise be used to prove that the action of any person or the affected vehicle protection product was unlawful or otherwise improper.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 14, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 29 - MISSISSIPPI VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT (§§ 63-29-1 — 63-29-29) › Section 63-29-29 - Effect of chapter on existing vehicle protection product warranties

The adoption of this chapter does not imply that a vehicle protection product warranty constituted insurance prior to July 1, 2007.
Laws, 2007, ch. 486, § 15, eff. 7/1/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 31 - OPERATING OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (§§ 63-31-1 — 63-31-3) › Section 63-31-1 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislature that all persons shall operate off-road vehicles in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's guidelines.
Laws, 2011, ch. 465, § 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 330, SB 2457, 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 32 - OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS AND LOW-SPEED VEHICLES ON MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ROADS (§§ 63-32-1 — 63-32-5) › Section 63-32-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(a)
"Golf cart" means a motor vehicle that is designated and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes, is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour, and is equipped with safety equipment as required under
49 CFR Section 571.500
.
(b)
"Low-speed vehicle" means any four-wheeled electric or gasoline-powered vehicle that has a top speed greater than twenty (20) miles per hour but less than twenty-five (25) miles per hour and is equipped with safety equipment as required under
49 CFR Section 571.500
.
Added by Laws, 2021, ch. 367, SB 2605,§ 1, eff. 3/17/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 32 - OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS AND LOW-SPEED VEHICLES ON MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ROADS (§§ 63-32-1 — 63-32-5) › Section 63-32-3 - Authorization to operate golf carts and low-speed vehicles on public roads within municipality under certain circumstances; operator requirements

(1)
The governing authorities of a municipality may, in their discretion, authorize the operation of golf carts and low-speed vehicles only on public roads and streets as designated by ordinance, within the corporate limits of the municipality.
(2)
Golf carts and low-speed vehicles may be operated on public roads and streets upon which bicycles are authorized by law to be operated. Golf carts and low-speed vehicles may not be operated on state highways or federal highways that are not interstate highways except for the crossing of these streets, in which case the shortest traveling distance to do so shall be required. Drivers are required to operate golf carts and low-speed vehicles only in the outside lane of multilane streets and roads, where applicable.
(3)
Any person operating a golf cart or low-speed vehicle on the public roads and streets under this chapter must have in his or her possession a valid driver's license or temporary driver's permit and proof of financial responsibility as required under Section
63-15-1
et seq.
Added by Laws, 2021, ch. 367, SB 2605,§ 2, eff. 3/17/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 32 - OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS AND LOW-SPEED VEHICLES ON MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ROADS (§§ 63-32-1 — 63-32-5) › Section 63-32-5 - Golf cart and low-speed vehicle registration requirements

(1)
Every golf cart and low-speed vehicle to be operated, as authorized under this chapter, on a public road or street shall be required to be registered with the city. Upon payment of a reasonable fee that may be charged by the city to cover the costs of administration, presentation of proof of financial responsibility and presentation of a valid driver's license or temporary driver's permit, the owner of the golf cart or low-speed vehicle shall be issued a registration decal by the county or municipal tax collector that must be displayed on the left rear fender of the vehicle. The registration shall remain valid for as long as the registering owner owns the golf cart or low-speed vehicle. The city shall provide the registrant with a map of the areas where golf carts or low-speed vehicles may be operated at the time of registration. The operator shall be required to have proof of financial responsibility and a valid driver's license in his or her possession at all times while operating the golf cart or low-speed vehicle on public roads and streets of the state.
(2)
The registration fee imposed under subsection (1) of this section shall be retained by the municipal clerk and deposited into the municipal general fund.
Added by Laws, 2021, ch. 367, SB 2605,§ 3, eff. 3/17/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 33 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 63-33-1 — 63-33-3) › Section 63-33-1 - Writing, sending or reading text message or reading or posting to social networking site using hand-held mobile telephone while operating vehicle prohibited; penalties

(1)
For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed in this subsection, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a)
"Hand-held mobile telephone" means a mobile telephone or other portable electronic communication device with which a user engages in a call or writes, sends or reads a text message using at least one hand. The term "hand-held mobile telephone" shall not include a voice-operated or hands-free device;
(b)
"Motor vehicle" means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways;
(c)
"Social networking site" means any web-based service that allows individuals to construct a profile within a founded system, articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and communicate with other users of the site;
(d)
"Text message" includes a text-based message, instant message, electronic message, and email, but shall not include an emergency, traffic or weather alert or a message related to the operation or navigation of the motor vehicle;
(e)
"Voice operated or hands-free device" means a device that allows the user to write, send, or read a text message without the use of either hand except to activate, deactivate, or initiate a feature or function; and
(f)
"Writing," "sending" and "reading," with respect to a text message, means the manual entry, sending, or retrieval of a text message, respectively, to communicate with any person or device.
(2)
An operator of a moving motor vehicle is prohibited from writing, sending, or reading a text message and from accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving said motor vehicle.
(3)
A violation of this section is a civil violation, and upon being found in violation, is punishable by a civil penalty of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for violations committed until July 1, 2016, and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for violations committed from and after July 1, 2016. No state assessments shall be imposed or collected for a violation under this section.
(4)
The Department of Public Safety shall keep and maintain records of citations issued under this section, including the age and race of the vehicle operator, whether there was an additional traffic violation by the vehicle operator, and whether there was a crash or any damage to a vehicle or passenger at the time of the citation.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 378, HB 900,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Added by Laws, 2015, ch. 326, HB 389, 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 33 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 63-33-1 — 63-33-3) › Section 63-33-3 - Motor carrier safety improvement; use by motor carrier not to be considered in reference to individual's status as employee, independent contractor, or jointly employed employee

(1)
For purposes of this section, the term "motor carrier safety improvement" means any device, equipment, software, technology, procedure, training, policy, program or operational practice intended and primarily used to improve or facilitate compliance with traffic safety or motor carrier safety laws, safety of a motor vehicle, safety of the operator of a motor vehicle, or safety of third-party users of highways of this state.
(2)
The deployment, implementation or use of a motor carrier safety improvement by or as required by a motor carrier or its related entity, including by contract, shall not be considered when evaluating an individual's status as an employee or independent contractor, or as a jointly employed employee, under any state law.
Added by Laws, 2021, ch. 336, HB 341,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling (MS FAVE) Act of 2023.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-5 - Operation of fully autonomous vehicles

A person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets the following conditions:
(a)
If a failure of the automated driving system occurs that renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain, the fully autonomous vehicle will achieve a minimal risk condition;
(b)
The fully autonomous vehicle is capable of operating in compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws and regulations of this state when reasonable to do so, unless an exemption has been granted by the Department of Public Safety; and
(c)
When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of its manufacture it has been certified to be in compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including reference to any exemption granted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-7 - [Repealed 7/1/2026] Submission of law enforcement interaction plan to Department of Public Safety prior to operation required; contents

(1)
Prior to operating a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver, a person shall submit a law enforcement interaction plan to the Department of Public Safety that describes:
(a)
How to communicate with a fleet support specialist who is available during the times the vehicle is in operation;
(b)
How to safely remove the fully autonomous vehicle from the roadway and steps to safely tow the vehicle;
(c)
How to recognize whether the fully autonomous vehicle is in autonomous mode;
(d)
Any additional information the manufacturer or owner deems necessary regarding hazardous conditions or public safety risks associated with the operation of the fully autonomous vehicle; and
(e)
Other elements determined to be necessary by the Department of Public Safety and made publicly available on the Department of Public Safety's website by July 1, 2023.
(2)
If a person fails to submit a law enforcement interaction plan prescribed by subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Public Safety may immediately issue a cease-and-desist letter prohibiting the operation of the person's fully autonomous vehicle on public roads of this state until the person submits the law enforcement interaction plan.
(3)
This section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2026.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-9 - Automated driving system to be considered driver or operator and licensed to operate vehicle

When an automated driving system installed on a motor vehicle is engaged the automated driving system is considered the driver or operator, for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws and shall be deemed to satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a driver or operator of the vehicle. The automated driving system is considered to be licensed to operate the vehicle as required under Section
63-1-5
.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-11 - Proof of insurance required

Before operating a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads in this state without a human driver, a person shall file proof of financial responsibility satisfactory to the Department of Public Safety that the fully autonomous vehicle is covered by insurance or proof of self-insurance that satisfies the requirements of Section
63-15-37
,
63-15-39
,
63-15-41
,
63-15-43
,
63-15-49
,
63-15-51
or
63-15-53
.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-13 - Accidents

In the event of a crash:
(a)
The fully autonomous vehicle shall remain on the scene of the crash when required by Article 9, Chapter 3, Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, consistent with its capability under Section 3 of this act.
(b)
The owner of the fully autonomous vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall report any crashes or collisions consistent with Article 9, Chapter 3, Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-15 - On-demand autonomous vehicle network permitted

An on-demand autonomous vehicle network shall be permitted to operate pursuant to state laws governing the operation of transportation network companies, taxis or any other ground transportation for-hire of passengers, with the exception that any provision of law that reasonably applies only to a human driver would not apply to the operation of fully autonomous vehicles with the automated driving system engaged on an on-demand autonomous vehicle network.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-17 - Registration and title of fully autonomous vehicle

(1)
A fully autonomous vehicle shall be properly registered with the Department of Revenue in accordance with Section
63-5-39
. If a fully autonomous vehicle is registered in this state, the vehicle shall be identified on the registration as a fully autonomous vehicle.
(2)
A fully autonomous vehicle shall be properly titled in accordance with Chapter 21, Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972. If a fully autonomous vehicle is titled in this state, the vehicle shall be identified on the title as a fully autonomous vehicle.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-19 - Operation of a fully autonomous motor vehicle with an automated driving system by a human driver

(1)
A person may operate a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task if:
(a)
The automated driving system will issue a request to intervene whenever the automated driving system is not capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task with the expectation that the person will respond appropriately to the request; and
(b)
The automated driving system is capable of being operated in compliance with rules of the road governed by Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, when reasonable to do so unless an exemption has been granted by the Department of Public Safety.
(2)
Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts a human driver from operating a fully autonomous vehicle equipped with controls that allow for the human driver to control all or part of the dynamic driving task.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-21 - Operation of fully autonomous commercial motor vehicles

A fully autonomous vehicle that is also a commercial motor vehicle as defined in Sections
63-1-203
and
63-19-3
may operate pursuant to the provisions of Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, which govern the operation of commercial motor vehicles, except that any provision that by its nature reasonably applies only to a human driver does not apply to such a vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-23 - Application of motor vehicle equipment and identification laws

A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment and identification laws prescribed under Chapter 7, Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, or any regulations administratively promulgated therefrom that:
(a)
Relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle; and
(b)
Are not relevant for an automated driving system.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ENABLING (MS FAVE) › Section 63-35-25 - Controlling law

(1)
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems are governed exclusively by this act. The Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Department of Revenue, with regard to DOR's specific functions related to the registration and titling of motor vehicles, shall implement and enforce the provisions of this act.
(2)
No state agency, political subdivision, municipality or local entity may prohibit the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, or otherwise enact or enforce rules or ordinances that would impose taxes, fees or other requirements, including performance standards, specific to the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks in addition to the requirements of this chapter.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 443, HB 1003,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW - [COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TOWING] (§§ 63-NEW-NEW-001 — 63-NEW-NEW-008) › Section 63-NEW-NEW-002 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee - Creation - Members - Officers - Meetings - Records]

(1)
The Department of Public Safety, Public Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division, shall create within the department a "Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee." The Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee shall consist of the following members:
(a)
The Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, or his or her designee;
(b)
The Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol (Assistant Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety), or his or her designee;
(c)
Two (2) members, the President of the Mississippi Towing Association, and his or her appointee, to represent the towing and recovery services within the state;
(d)
Two (2) members, appointed by the President of the Mississippi Trucking Association, to represent the commercial motor carriers within the state; and
(e)
One (1) member, appointed by the Governor, to represent the local police jurisdictions.
(2)
Members of the Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee shall serve for a term of two (2) years. Members may serve consecutive terms. Members shall serve without compensation.
(3)
At the first meeting, the Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee shall elect a chairperson from its membership to serve for a term of two (2) years. A chairperson may serve consecutive terms.
(4)
The Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee shall hold its first meeting no later than September 1, 2024, at a time and location within the state to be determined by the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Thereafter, meetings shall be held on dates and at times and locations within the state and selected by the chairperson in consultation with the other members or by the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, if the most recent chairperson's term has expired.
(5)
The Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee shall keep and maintain a record of all proceedings of the Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee, and copies of all orders and/or recommendations issued by the Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 384, SB 2635,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW - [COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TOWING] (§§ 63-NEW-NEW-001 — 63-NEW-NEW-008) › Section 63-NEW-NEW-004 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Storage of and access to vehicle towed nonconsensually - Access for owner or operator - Release of vehicle upon payment of undisputed charges]

(1)
Upon nonconsensual towing and recovery of a commercial towing vehicle and movement of the commercial motor vehicle to a storage facility, a towing and recovery service shall allow an owner of a commercial motor vehicle or a designee of the owner of the commercial motor vehicle to access the vehicle in a reasonable manner as established by rules adopted by the Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee. Any vehicle towed nonconsensually in Mississippi must be stored in the State of Mississippi.
(2)
The towing and recovery services shall provide a commercial vehicle owner or operator or owner's designee with reasonable access to the vehicle so that the vehicle owner and operator or the owner's designee may access and collect any personal property contained in the vehicle, regardless of whether any payment has been made for the towing and recovery service charges.
(3)
If there is no dispute as to the charges assessed by the towing and recovery service for the nonconsensual towing of the commercial motor vehicle, the vehicle owner or operator or the owner's designee shall pay the towing service invoice and the towing and recovery service shall release the vehicle immediately.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 384, SB 2635,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW - [COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TOWING] (§§ 63-NEW-NEW-001 — 63-NEW-NEW-008) › Section 63-NEW-NEW-005 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Use of tow list by law enforcement officer]

In authorizing a towing and recovery service to perform towing services, any law enforcement officer may utilize the services of a tow list, provided:
(a)
They are under no obligation to include or retain the services of any towing and recovery service in any contract or agreement with respect to any tow list established pursuant to this subsection. A towing and recovery service is subject to removal from a towing list at any time; and
(b)
An owner or operator of a commercial motor vehicle may request a specific towing and recovery service and that request shall be honored by the law enforcement officer unless the requested towing and recovery service cannot perform the requested towing and recovery service or does not respond in a reasonable time, as determined by the law enforcement officer.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 384, SB 2635,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW - [COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TOWING] (§§ 63-NEW-NEW-001 — 63-NEW-NEW-008) › Section 63-NEW-NEW-006 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Unlawful acts]

(1)
It shall be unlawful for:
(a)
A law enforcement officer to:
(i)
Receive compensation or receive any other incentive, monetary or otherwise, to select a particular towing and recovery service from the list;
(ii)
Hold any financial interest in a towing and recovery service; and
(iii)
Recommend any towing and recovery service in the performance of his or her duties;
(b)
Any member of the Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee or Department of Transportation to receive compensation from a towing and recovery service for the privilege of being included on the tow list;
(c)
A towing and recovery service to pay money or other valuable consideration for the privilege of nonconsensual towing commercial motor vehicles;
(d)
A towing and recovery service to employ or otherwise compensate individuals, commonly referred to as "spotters," whose primary task is to report the presence of unauthorized, improperly or illegally parked commercial motor vehicles for the purpose of towing or removal and storage; and
(2)
Nonconsensual tows for unauthorized, illegally parked commercial motor vehicles on private property must be performed by Mississippi-based towers. Towed vehicles must be stored within the State of Mississippi.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 384, SB 2635,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW - [COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TOWING] (§§ 63-NEW-NEW-001 — 63-NEW-NEW-008) › Section 63-NEW-NEW-008 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Use of vehicle immobilization devices prohibited - exception]

A towing and recovery service shall not use vehicle immobilization devices except under the direction of law enforcement.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 384, SB 2635,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-001 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 1, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-004 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Notification of implications of lien

At the time when a vehicle owner registers as a shared vehicle owner on a peer-to-peer car sharing program and before the time when the shared vehicle owner makes a shared vehicle available for car sharing on the peer-to-peer car sharing program, the peer-to-peer car sharing program shall notify the shared vehicle owner that, if the shared vehicle has a lien against it, the use of the shared vehicle through a peer-to-peer car sharing program, including use without physical damage coverage, may violate the terms of the contract with the lienholder.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 4, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-005 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Exclusions in motor vehicle liability insurance policies

(1)
An authorized insurer that writes motor vehicle liability insurance in the state may exclude any and all coverage and the duty to defend or indemnify for any claim afforded under a shared vehicle owner's motor vehicle liability insurance policy, including, but not limited to:
(a)
Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage;
(b)
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage;
(c)
Medical payments coverage;
(d)
Comprehensive physical damage coverage; and
(e)
Collision physical damage coverage.
(2)
Nothing in this act:
(a)
Invalidates or limits an exclusion contained in a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, including any insurance policy in use or approved for use that excludes coverage for motor vehicles made available for rent, sharing or hire or for any business use;
(b)
Invalidates, limits or restricts an insurer's ability under existing law to underwrite any insurance policy; or
(c)
Invalidates, limits or restricts an insurer's ability under existing law to cancel and nonrenew policies.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 5, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-006 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Recordkeeping; use of vehicle in car sharing

A peer-to-peer car sharing program shall collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a vehicle, including, but not limited to, times used, car sharing period pick-up and drop-off locations, fees paid by the shared vehicle driver and revenues received by the shared vehicle owner and provide that information upon request to the shared vehicle owner, the shared vehicle owner's insurer or the shared vehicle driver's insurer to facilitate a claim coverage investigation, settlement, negotiation or litigation. The peer-to-peer car sharing program shall retain the records for a time period not less than the three-year limitation under Section
15-1-49
.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 6, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-007 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Vicarious liability

A peer-to-peer car sharing program and a shared vehicle owner shall be exempt from vicarious liability consistent with
49 USC Section 30106
and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 7, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-008 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Contribution against indemnification

A motor vehicle insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim against a shared vehicle that is excluded under the terms of its policy shall have the right to seek recovery against the motor vehicle insurer of the peer-to-peer car sharing program if the claim is:
(a)
Made against the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver for loss or injury that occurs during the car sharing period; and
(b)
Excluded under the terms of its policy.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 8, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-009 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Insurable interest

(1)
Notwithstanding any other law, statute, rule or regulation to the contrary, a peer-to-peer car sharing program shall have an insurable interest in a shared vehicle during the car sharing period.
(2)
Nothing in this section creates liability on a peer-to-peer car sharing program to maintain the coverage mandated by Section 3 of this act.
(3)
A peer-to-peer car sharing program may own and maintain as the named insured one or more policies of motor vehicle liability insurance that provides coverage for:
(a)
Liabilities assumed by the peer-to-peer car sharing program under a peer-to-peer car sharing program agreement;
(b)
Any liability of the shared vehicle owner; or
(c)
Damage or loss to the shared motor vehicle or any liability of the shared vehicle driver.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 9, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-010 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Consumer protection disclosures

(1)
Each car sharing program agreement made in the state shall disclose to the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver:
(a)
Any right of the peer-to-peer car sharing program to seek indemnification from the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver for economic loss sustained by the peer-to-peer car sharing program resulting from a breach of the terms and conditions of the car sharing program agreement;
(b)
That a motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued to the shared vehicle owner for the shared vehicle or to the shared vehicle driver does not provide a defense or indemnification for any claim asserted by the peer-to-peer car sharing program;
(c)
That the peer-to-peer car sharing program's insurance coverage on the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver is in effect only during each car sharing period and that, for any use of the shared vehicle by the shared vehicle driver after the car sharing termination time, the shared vehicle driver and the shared vehicle owner may not have insurance coverage;
(d)
The daily rate, fees, and if applicable, any insurance or protection package costs that are charged to the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver;
(e)
That the shared vehicle owner's motor vehicle liability insurance may not provide coverage for a shared vehicle;
(f)
An emergency telephone number to personnel capable of fielding roadside assistance and other customer service inquiries; and
(g)
If there are conditions under which a shared vehicle driver must maintain a personal automobile insurance policy with certain applicable coverage limits on a primary basis in order to book a shared motor vehicle.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 10, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-011 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Driver's license verification and data retention

(1)
A peer-to-peer car sharing program may not enter into a peer-to-peer car sharing program agreement with a driver unless the driver who will operate the shared vehicle:
(a)
Holds a driver's license issued under Section
63-1-5
that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; or
(b)
Is a nonresident who:
(i)
Has a driver's license issued by the state or country of the driver's residence that authorizes the driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and
(ii)
Is at least the same age as that required of a resident to drive; or
(c)
Otherwise is specifically authorized under Title 63, Chapter 1, Mississippi Code of 1972, to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle.
(2)
A peer-to-peer car sharing program shall keep a record of:
(a)
The name and address of the shared vehicle driver;
(b)
The number of the driver's license of the shared vehicle driver and each other person, if any, who will operate the shared vehicle; and
(c)
The place of issuance of the driver's license.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 11, eff. 1/17/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 63 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (§§ 63-1-1 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Chapter NEW01 - [PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT] (§§ 63-NEW01-NEW-001 — 63-NEW01-NEW-014) › Section 63-NEW01-NEW-012 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/17/2025] Responsibility for equipment

A peer-to-peer car sharing program shall have sole responsibility for any equipment, such as a GPS system or other special equipment that is put in or on the vehicle to monitor or facilitate the car sharing transaction, and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the vehicle owner for any damage to or theft of such equipment during the sharing period not caused by the vehicle owner. The peer-to-peer car sharing program has the right to seek indemnity from the shared vehicle driver for any loss or damage to such equipment that occurs during the sharing period.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 429, SB 2530,§ 12, eff. 1/17/2025.