2013 Mississippi Code
Title 27 - TAXATION AND FINANCE
Chapter 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE PRIVILEGE AND EXCISE TAXES
Article 3 - MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TAG PERMIT LAW
§ 27-19-327 - Penalties

(1) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to willfully violate any provision of this article. Any such violation shall be punishable as follows:

(a) For the first offense, a fine of One Hundred Dollars ($ 100.00).

(b) For a second offense, a fine of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($ 250.00).

(c) For a third and any subsequent offense, a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($ 500.00) and forfeiture for a period of one (1) year of all dealer license plates issued under the provisions of this article.

(2) If any person, firm or corporation owns or operates a motor vehicle displaying a dealer's tag for any purpose other than that authorized by this article, then such person or dealer shall be deemed to be operating the motor vehicle unlawfully and in violation of the provisions of this article and shall be required to immediately obtain proper license and shall pay for such tag the full annual privilege license tax applicable plus a penalty of one hundred percent (100%). In addition, the dealer's tag being displayed shall be immediately surrendered to the State Tax Commission or one of his authorized representatives.

(3) The Chairman of the State Tax Commission or one of his authorized representatives may suspend or revoke a dealer for consistent violation of any provision of this article or of Section 63-21-1 et seq. The suspension or revocation of the permit shall be for a period of time determined by the State Tax Commission.