Department of Public Safety insignia, logos or decals; prohibit distribution and sell of without approval of Commissioner of DPS.
HB 1536 prohibits anyone from selling, distributing, or using Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) insignia, logos, decals, or patches without the Commissioner's prior written approval. It requires businesses or individuals seeking to sell such products to submit an application with details like their name, purpose of use, and organizational status. The DPS must maintain a list of approved uses, which the Commissioner can revoke at any time. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors, with fines up to $1,000 per offense or up to 48 hours in jail.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
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