MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 85-7-223. Sale of clothing, etc., for cleaning charges.

Any garment, clothing, wearing apparel or household goods, which have been repaired, altered, dyed, cleaned, pressed, glazed or laundered, 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 85-7-221 to 85-7-233. Except as otherwise provided in Section 85-7-235, 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 in the manner prescribed in Section 85-7-227.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 382-01; Laws, 1946, ch. 468 Secs. 1-8; 1962, ch. 489, eff 30 days from and after passage (approved June 1, 1962). Laws, 1992, ch. 315, Sec. 1, eff from and after July 1, 1992.


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