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Miss. Code Ann. § 33-7-303: Miss. Code Ann. § 33-7-303
Where this section sits in the code
- MS Code
- Title 33
(1) The Governor, if he deems it necessary to preserve law and order, may by proclamation declare martial law to be in effect in any county or area in the state. Such proclamation shall be in writing, shall define the limits of such martial law, and specify the forces to be used, and the extent and degree to which martial law may be employed.
(2)(a) Nothing in this section or in any other statute shall be construed to confer upon the Governor or any official or employee of any department, agency or political subdivision of the state the power to:
(i) Confiscate or seize a firearm, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition from a person who is in lawful possession of such firearm, ammunition, or components of ammunition; or
(ii) Impose additional restrictions as to the lawful possession, transfer, sale, carrying, storage, display or use of firearms, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition.
(b) For the purposes of this subsection:
(i) “ Ammunition ” means a cartridge, shell or other device containing explosive or incendiary material designed and intended for use in a firearm.
(ii) “ Firearm ” means any weapon which will or is designed to expel any projectile by the action of an explosive.
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