Criminalizes failure to pay utility services under lease agreements and sets penalties.
Mississippi SB2820 criminalizes the failure to pay utility services under lease agreements, imposing penalties based on the value of the misappropriation. Offenders can face imprisonment and fines, with escalating penalties for higher values. The bill also mandates restitution to victims. It excludes cases where the utility service provider is unable to pay the bill. Utility services include water, electricity, gas, heat, or sewer services.
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