Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Mississippi Code Title 75. Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments § 75-67-329

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) No pledged or purchased goods can be confiscated without specifically accomplishing the following actions:

(a) A police report being made in a timely manner;

(b) A warrant sworn out for the person who pledged or sold the goods to the pawnbroker; and

(c) A theft report, or a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) report, identifying the merchandise to be confiscated along with a request for restitution, pursuant to law.

(2) Pledged or purchased goods can be put on a one-time seven (7) day hold by the authorized law enforcement authorities.

(3) Confiscated merchandise shall be returned to the pawnbroker by the law enforcement authorities as soon as possible when determined that the merchandise has no rightful owner.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 75. Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments § 75-67-329 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-75-regulation-of-trade-commerce-and-investments/ms-code-sect-75-67-329/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard