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Can you summarize MSCO 97-19-21?
False Pretenses and Cheats > Credit cards; use to obtain things of value or to operate automatic cash dispensing machines with intent to defraud; penalties.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Mississippi Code 1972, falls under the Crimes section and specifically addresses the offense of using credit cards with intent to defraud. It is unlawful for any person to use a credit card obtained or retained in violation of specific sections or a forged credit card to obtain money, goods, property, services, or anything else of value. It is also unlawful to represent oneself as the holder of a specified card without consent, represent oneself as the holder of a card that has not been issued, or represent that one has been authorized to use a credit card or credit card number. Additionally, it is unlawful to use a credit card in an automatic unmanned cash dispensing machine with intent to defraud. The penalties for these offenses vary based on the value of the money, goods, property, services, or other thing of value obtained or attempted to be obtained. For a first offense with a value of less than $100, the punishment can include a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 1 year, or both. For a second or subsequent offense with a value of less than $100, it is considered a felony with a fine of $100 to $1,000, imprisonment up to 3 years, or both. If the value is $100 or more, it is also considered a felony with the same penalties as a second or subsequent offense. The document also mentions that the value of all money, goods, property, services, and other things of value obtained or attempted to be obtained by multiple uses of the same credit card shall be aggregated for determining the punishment.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person
What does it govern?
Use of credit cards to obtain things of value or to operate automatic cash dispensing machines with intent to defraud
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
For a first offense with a value of less than $100: fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 1 year, or both. For a second or subsequent offense with a value of less than $100: felony with a fine of $100 to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 3 years, or both. For a value of $100 or more: felony with the same penalties as a second or subsequent offense.
Jurisdiction
Mississippi