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Mississippi Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
Overview of Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
| Sodomy Laws Applicable to | Both sexes or with a beast |
| Penalty for Sodomy | 97-29-59 Sodomy; up to 10 yrs. |
| HIV Exposure and Compelled Testing for Offenders | 99-19-203 Any person convicted of sex offense after 7/1/94 shall be tested for HIV |
| Other Crimes Relating to Consensual Sex Acts | 97-29-31 Indecent exposure (public): misdemeanor-Fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment up to 6 months or both 97-35-3 Disorderly conduct: misdemeanor 97-35-11 Indecent exposure (private property): misdemeanor 97-35-15 Disturbance of public peace: misdemeanor |
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