MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 75-71-735. Penalties for violation of chapter; limitation.

Any person who wilfully violates any provision of this chapter, except section 75-71-115, or who wilfully violates any rule or order under this chapter, or who wilfully violates section 75-71-115 knowing the statement made to be false or misleading in any material respect, shall upon conviction be fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or imprisoned not more than five (5) years, or both; but no person may be imprisoned for the violation of any rule or order if he proves that he had no knowledge of the rule or order. No indictment or information may be returned under this chapter more than five (5) years after the alleged violation.

SOURCES: Laws, 1981, ch. 521, Sec. 409, eff from and after July 1, 1981.


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