No member of the patrol shall, while in such position, be a candidate for any political office or take part in or contribute any money or other things of value, directly or indirectly, to any political campaign or to any candidate for public office. Anyone violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon final conviction shall be punished as provided by law, and shall be dismissed from the patrol.
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or attempt to solicit any money or thing of value from any employee of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol for political purposes. Any person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction shall be punished as provided by law.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 45 - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 3 - Highway Safety Patrol
§ 45-3-11. Prohibitions as to engaging in political activity and soliciting campaign contributions
§ 45-3-13. No exemption from military service for patrolmen
§ 45-3-15. Preference to returning veterans
§ 45-3-17. Dismissal of patrolmen
§ 45-3-19. Regulations governing discipline, uniforms, supplies, and the like
§ 45-3-23. Commissioner not to impose rule which impedes enforcement of traffic laws
§ 45-3-25. Patrolman preferring traffic charge to forward abstract of court record
§ 45-3-27. Bearing of arms; compliance with dress regulations
§ 45-3-31. Uniforms, automobiles and other equipment
§ 45-3-33. Uniforms, automobiles and other equipment; advertising for bids
§ 45-3-35. Camera equipment for patrol cars
§ 45-3-37. Markings on patrol cars
§ 45-3-39. Prohibition as to personal use of cars, materials and equipment
§ 45-3-43. Radio substations and booster stations for use of highway safety patrol
§ 45-3-45. Training school for patrolmen
§ 45-3-49. Penalty for violating provisions of chapter
§ 45-3-52. Retention by officers of assigned dogs retired from service