Mississippi Administrative Code

The provisions of RPRO shall not apply to: (a) An Owner-occupied Dwelling Unit, where such Owner allows joint occupancy of the Dwelling Unit, unless the portion of such unit that is rented or leased to the Tenant constitutes a separate Dwelling Unit as evidenced by separate kitch…

Any Person who violates any provision of RPRO shall be subject to a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or both the amount of the fine and the term of the imprisonment, within the maximum limit set by Section 51-…

By adopting and undertaking to enforce RPRO, neither the District nor its Board of Directors, agents, or employees warrant or guarantee the safety, fitness, nor suitability of any Premises, Dwelling, Dwelling Unit, or Rental Unit located within the Reservoir Project Area. Owners …

Every section, subsection, or provision of RPRO is declared separable from every other section, subsection, or provision to the extent that if any section, subsection, or provision of RPRO shall be held invalid, such holding shall not invalidate any other section, subsection, or …

(a) Discontinuance of water service. The District Building Official may notify the Owner and may post notice at the Rental Unit, Dwelling Unit, Dwelling or Premises that potable water service will be discontinued within no less than sixty days from the date of the notification un…

This Regulation shall take effect on February 27, 2009. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-17.17 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

(a) Apartment: A Dwelling Unit located in a Multiple-Household Dwelling for occupancy by one (1) Household, either rented or leased to the occupants. (b) Boarding House: A building other than a hotel or motel where, for compensation and by prearrangement for definite periods, mea…

The regulations contained in RPRO shall apply to all residential rental properties within the Reservoir Project Area except as otherwise provided herein. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-17.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

(a) Rental License Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to lease, operate, manage, or maintain a Single-Household or Multiple-Household Dwelling located within the Reservoir Project Area, which such Dwelling contains one (1) or more Rental Units, without a current and va…

Obligation to comply. The Owner of a Rental Unit in a Single-Household or Multiple-Household Dwelling located in the District shall be responsible for complying with each of the following: (a) The provisions of RPRO. (b) All regulations of the District however titled or designate…

(a) Certificate of Compliance required. It shall be unlawful for any Person to lease, operate, manage, or maintain a Rental Unit in a Single-Household or Multiple-Household Dwelling located within the Reservoir Project Area without a current and valid Certificate of Compliance ha…

Notice and Orders. (a) Notice of inspection. The District Building Official shall provide reasonable advance notice to the Owner or agent as to the date and time of inspection. If such notice indicates that one (1) or more Rental Units will be inspected, the Owner or agent shall …

(a) Notification to District; new Owner's obligations. If an Owner transfers title or otherwise conveys his/her interest in a Dwelling for which a Rental License is currently issued, the new Owner shall notify the District within thirty (30) days after such sale or conveyance and…

(a) Cause. An Owner's Rental License for a Dwelling, and Certificate of Compliance for a Rental Unit, shall be suspended if, having received written notice of a violation, the Owner fails to comply with the correction orders within the time set for correction by the District Buil…

It shall be unlawful to operate any commercial class of vehicle with a capacity of more than one ton on or across the main dam or on any part of the dike aroirnd Main Harbor (a/k/a Dike Road or Harborwalk Drive). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-2.1 Miss. Code Ann. 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000…

Excepted from this regulation are District maintenance vehicles and equipment or vehicles contracted by the District for authorized work, repairs or deliveries, emergency response vehicles, public utility vehicles, wreckers, recreational vehicles and buses. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R…

It shall be unlawful to leave parked in any public park, public recreation area, public boat launching facility, public fishing pier or public parking area within the Reservoir Project Area or subdivision any commercial class of vehicle with a load capacity of greater than one-to…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-2.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

It shall be unlawful to promote or hold on the waters of the Reservoir any fishing tournament, contest, rodeo or other fishing event without first registering the event with the General Manager of the District on forms prescribed for such purpose (including name of sponsor, fees …

Additionally, it shall be unlawful to promote or hold on the waters of the Reservoir any fishing tournament, contest, rodeo or other fishing event without first securing written authorization therefor from the General Manager of the District, payment of a fee to the District in t…

Written application shall be received by the General Manager of the District no later than thirty days in advance of the event. No event will be scheduled until receipt by the District of the complete written application and delivery of certificate of insurance. A complete roster…

Fishing tournaments, contests, rodeos and other fishing events shall be scheduled to encompass any weekend of the month unless the Board of Directors has declared certain weekends closed to such events for public health, safety or welfare as designated in the minutes of the Board…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-3.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

For purposes of these Regulations, the term "commercial vessel" shall be deemed to mean any power driven vessel carrying more than six (6) passengers exclusive of crew and offered for rental, charter or hire, with operator and crew furnished, in, along, upon or around the Reservo…

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate or offer for rental or hire any commercial vessel in, along, upon or around the Reservoir unless the operator of such vessel shall have in his possession and available for examination at all times when the vesse…

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate or offer for rental or hire any commercial vessel in, along, upon or around the Reservoir unless each person, firm or corporation shall have on file with the District a current Certificate of Inspection with res…

It shall be unlawful for any commercial vessel to be operated on the Reservoir unless she shall have in her service and on board a currently licensed operator of commercial vessels and such crew as required by Rule 4.7 of this regulation. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-4.4 Miss. Cod…

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate or offer for rental or hire any commercial vessel in, along, upon or around the Reservoir unless such person, firm or corporation shall have obtained from the Board of the District a nonexclusive commercial …

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate or offer for rental or hire any commercial vessel in, along, upon or around the Reservoir unless each person, firm or corporation shall have on file with the District a current Certificate of Inspection with …

(a) It shall be unlawful for any commercial vessel to be operated while her Certificate from an approved registered Naval Architect or approved Engineer is in effect unless she shall have in her service and on board a currently licensed operator of commercial vessels on the Reser…

(a) Applicants for operator's licenses of commercial vessels shall file written application with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the applicant:(i) Has successfully completed an examination administered by the…

(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any commercial vessel involved in a boating accident to fail to give notice of such accident as soon as possible as provided in Section 59-21-51, Mississippi Code of 1972, and to furnish a copy of such notice to the Ge…

A solicitor is any person traveling either by foot, wagon, automobile, motor truck, or any other type of conveyance, from place to place, from house to house, or from street to street, taking or attempting to take orders for sale of goods, wares, and merchandise, personal propert…

A peddler is any person traveling by foot, wagon, automotive vehicle or any other type of conveyance, from place to place, from house to house, or from street to street, carrying, conveying, or transporting goods, wares, merchandise, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, truck garden o…

The sale or offering for sale to the general public of items of tangible personal household property obtained by the seller for his or her personal use, whether within or outside any building. The sale of a single commodity, such as a vehicle, shall not constitute a "garage sale"…

It shall be unlawful for any solicitor or peddler to go in or upon any portion of the Reservoir Project Area unless he first shall have been requested or invited so to do by the District or under permit from the respective county official. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-5.4 Miss. Co…

Persons representing bona fide religious, civic, charitable, cultural and governmental organizations not operated for profit for federal income tax purposes shall not be considered a Solicitor or Peddler for purposes of this section. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-5.5 Miss. Code Ann…

Except for the conduct or operation of a garage sale as defined by this regulation, by a non-profit group or groups for charitable purposes, in any commercial zone, the conduct or operation of a garage sale at any location other than a single-family residence is prohibited. The c…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-5.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation without the prior written approval of the District and of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to construct or otherwise place over or in the Reservoir any dock, pier, boat slip, or any other improvement. Notes 33 Miss…

Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-6.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to occupy or permit occupancy of any residence or business or commercial structure located within the Reservoir Project Area and serviced by water and sewer lines of the District unless such residence or structure is connec…

The owner of any premises receiving service of the utility system of the District, the occupant of such premises and the user of the services shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the cost of such utility service to such premises. All services are rendered to t…

The monthly rates and amounts required to be paid for utility service shall be set by the Board of the District. Notes 33 Miss. Code. R. 204-7.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)

Service will be discontinued to any patron of the District's utility system who fails, neglects or refuses to pay the amount billed within thirty-five (35) days of the billing date thereof. Water will not be supplied to any premises either directly or indirectly when the patron i…

No boat slip/pier shall be constructed or used for the purpose of mooring watercraft equipped with holding tanks unless sewer pump out facilities are provided to all slips. Such pump out facilities shall be vacuum type facilities approved by the District which serve from one to f…

Each violation of Part 204 Rule 7.5 shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Additionally, any marina which fails to comply with Part 204 Rule 7.5 of this regulation shall immediately cease to moor any water-craft equip…