Mississippi Administrative Code

The requestor, or his attorney, shall append to the request for a declaratory opinion a listing of all persons, with addresses, known to the requestor who may have an interest in the declaratory opinion sought to be issued, and shall mail a copy of the request to all such persons…

All requests must be mailed or delivered to the District. The request and its envelope shall clearly state that it is a request for a declaratory opinion. Oral and telephone requests are unacceptable. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 201-5.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

Each request must include the full name, telephone number, and mailing address of the requestor. All requests shall be signed by the person filing the request, unless represented by an attorney, in which case the attorney may sign the request. The signing party shall attest that …

A request must be limited to a single transaction or occurrence. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 201-5.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

Each request must contain the following: (a) a clear identification of the statute or rule at issue; (b) the question for the declaratory opinion; (c) a clear and concise statement of all facts relevant to the question presented; (d) the identify of all other known persons involv…

The terms of the proposed opinion suggested by the requestor may be submitted with the request but the form and content of the opinion remains within the discretion of the District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 201-5.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

A request may contain an argument by the requestor in support of the terms of the proposed opinion suggested by the requestor. The argument may be submitted in the form of a memorandum of authorities, containing a full discussion of the reasons and any legal authorities, in suppo…

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a complete request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the District shall, in writing: (a) issue an opinion declaring the applicability of the specified statute, rule, or order to the spec…

The forty-five (45) day period shall begin on the first State of Mississippi business day that the request is received by the District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 201-5.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

If the District in its sole discretion deems a hearing necessary or helpful in determining any issue concerning a request for a declaratory opinion, the District may schedule such a hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given to all interested parties unless waived. Notice mail…

Procedure for conducting a hearing, including but not limited to the manner of presentation, the time for presentation, and whether and how evidence may be taken, shall be within the discretion of the District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 201-6.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000…

The District shall allow the requestor to participate in any hearing. The District may allow any other persons or entities to participate in the hearing in its discretion. Submission of a request for a declaratory opinion or for a hearing does not automatically entitle the reques…

Declaratory opinions and requests for declaratory opinions shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with Part 210 of these Regulations. All declaratory opinions and requests shall be indexed by name and subject. Declaratory opinions and requests which co…

Board means the Board of Directors of the District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 202-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

District means the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 202-2.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

District means the employee designated as such by the General Manager. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

General means the person employed by the Board from time to time as the General Manager. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 202-4.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

Reservoir means the waters of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 202-5.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

Reservoir means the Ross Barnett Reservoir and any body of land or easement owned by the District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 202-6.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

(a) It shall be unlawful for any Person to operate a motor vehicle within the Reservoir Project Area at speeds greater than the following: (i) On the roadway across the reservoir dam or on the causeway across Pelahatchie Bay in Rankin County, 55 miles per hour, except as provided…

(a) It shall be unlawful for any Person to park an automobile or other vehicle on any part of the reservoir main dam or any dike, levy, groin, jetty, or mole appurtenant thereto, or on the causeway across Pelahatchie Bay in Rankin County or within one hundred (100) feet of any pu…

(a) It shall be unlawful for any vehicle to enter Lakeshore Park, Old Trace Park or Pelahatchie Shore Park or any other public park of the District where a toll gate is maintained and attended unless the operator or other occupant of the vehicle shall first have paid to the toll …

(a) It shall be unlawful within the Reservoir Project Area to operate any vehicle on the streets, roads or highways unless such vehicle is in compliance with the Mississippi Uniform Highway Traffic Regulation Law-Equipment and Identification Regulations. (b) It shall be unlawful …

It shall be unlawful for any Person to feed an alligator on property owned by or leased from the District. The term "feed" means providing food in any manner or otherwise making food available, including feeding by hand, leaving food on the ground or in the water, or any other ac…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 203-10.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

It shall be unlawful for any Person registered as a sex offender under the Mississippi Sex Offenders Registration Law (§§ 45-33-21 to 45-33-57, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended) to enter or at any time be present within any campground operated by the District, including Timbe…

It shall be unlawful for any Person to camp within one-half mile of any platted subdivision or on any land posted "No Camping" located within the Reservoir Project Area except on property privately leased and not open to the public or in campgrounds operated by the District. For …

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable be a fine not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00 for each such offense. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 203-12.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

(a) It shall be unlawful for any Person, firm, or corporation to operate any motor boat or other motor vessel in, along or around the Reservoir within the vicinity of any public launching ramp, commercial marina, yacht club or private dock or pier at a rate of speed which will ca…

(a) It shall be unlawful to moor any house boat, motor boat, cruiser, sailboat or other watercraft in open waters within the Reservoir Project Area except on a temporary basis with the owner or operator aboard. (b) It shall be unlawful to moor any house boat, motor boat, cruiser,…

(a) It shall be unlawful for any Person, firm or corporation to operate on the Reservoir or on any property owned by the District any inboard motorboat which does not discharge the exhaust from each engine either through an exhaust pipe extending below the surface of the water un…

(a) It shall be unlawful for any Person to occupy any part of the spillway structure of the main dam of the Reservoir or operate or float in boat, Personal Watercraft or any other floating apparatus within the wing walls upstream or from a boat 200 feet downstream from said spill…

It shall be unlawful for any Person to engage in water-contact recreation within the Reservoir in violation of the following regulations: (a) Swimming, wading or floating in the Reservoir within one quarter mile of the spillway of the dam or any boat launching ramp is prohibited.…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 203-3.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

It shall be unlawful for any Person to fish from any part of the spillway structure of the main dam of the Reservoir or from a boat within the wing walls upstream or from a boat 200 feet downstream from said spillway structure; it shall be unlawful for any Person to fish from any…

It shall be unlawful for any Person to use trotlines, throw lines, or set hooks and jugs in the following portions of the Ross Barnett Reservoir: (a) That portion of the main lake of the Ross Barnett Reservoir lying south of a line between the point where Twin Harbor channel ente…

Any person 16 years of age or older fishing or otherwise entering the parks below the Ross Barnett Reservoir Spillway shall complete a permit card application with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. The permit is applicable to both the Madison and Rankin County shoreli…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a parking violation and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 203-4.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000) Adopted 1/17/2022 Amended 4/25/2024

(a) It shall be unlawful to possess any firearm, air rifle, BB gun or primitive weapon in a public park within the Reservoir Project Area, except as otherwise specifically permitted by applicable state law. (b) Hunting dates and bag limits are as determined by the Mississippi Dep…

(a) The undeveloped area of Lost Rabbit consists of District lands east of the Natchez Trace in Sections 11 and 14 of T7N, R2E Madison County, Mississippi. (b) The undeveloped area of Catfish Landing consists of District lands west of the Natchez Trace in Sections 31 & 32 of T8N,…

(a) By bringing a vehicle on the Reservoir Project Area for the purpose of hunting the properties as defined herein, the driver has consented to search of the vehicle, entering, exiting or located in a hunting environment, for compliance with these regulations and the regulations…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) and/or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or both, such fine and imprisonment as determined by the Cou…

(a) Hunting is not allowed within the Reservoir Project Area surrounding Pelahatchie Bay - the area bounded by Spillway Road, Highway 25, Holly Bush Road, Highway 471 and Northshore Causeway except Parcels M and N as provided below. (b) Hunting is not allowed within one quarter (…

(a) Found Rabbit and Catfish Landing shall be open to hunting for turkey, small game, deer and hogs (See Rule 5.4). (b) Brown's Landing shall be open to hunting for small game and turkey, and archery hunting only for deer and hogs (see Rule 5.4). (c) The area north of Arbor Landi…

(a) Deer or Hogs: (i) Archery Equipment: Longbows, recurves, compounds and crossbows. (ii) Primitive Firearms: Only muzzle loading weapons using black powder or black powder substitute shall be allowed. (iii) Shotguns with slugs only. (b) Turkey: Archery equipment and shotguns wi…

(a) Centerfire or rimfire rifles (including .22 caliber), air rifles, gas powered rifles or CO2 powered rifles. (b) Shotguns with buckshot. (c) Handguns. (d) Breach loaders and other smokeless "primitive" weapons. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 203-5.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2…

(a) ATVs ware not allowed within the Reservoir Project Areas except as provided herein. (b) ATVs may be used to retrieve a harvested deer or hog. (c) ATVs may be used for access to hunting areas by a person of over 70 years of age or handicapped as defined by the Social Security …