(1) It is unlawful for a person to sell a motor vehicle that is not titled and registered in the name of that person unless the person is: An heir, successor or assignee of the owner of the motor vehicle;
(2) A motor vehicle dealer licensed or permitted in the State of Mississippi to sell motor vehicles;
(3) A person selling a motor vehicle to a licensed used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor in compliance with Section 63-21-39;
(4) A person selling a motor vehicle under the Mississippi Title Pledge Act;
(5) An insurance company or its authorized agent selling a motor vehicle that is the subject of an insurance claim; or
(6) A finance company or bank selling a motor vehicle. All local and state law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction to enforce this section.
(7) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per violation.