Mississippi Administrative Code

Prohibited signs shall be those signs prohibited under Section V of the "City of Gulfport Comprehensive Sign Ordinance. All provisions of Section V shall apply. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-16.13 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Construction Specifications shall be the same as those set forth in Section VI of the "City of Gulfport Comprehensive Sign Ordinance". All provisions of this Section VI shall apply. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-16.14 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020…

Exempt signs shall be the same as those set forth in Sections 7.1(a) thru (c) and 7.2 (a) thru (p) of the "City of Gulfport Comprehensive Sign Ordinance." Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-16.15 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

All signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural material condition at all times. Abandoned, dangerous, defective, or unlawful signs may be removed or required to be removed upon giving 30-days' notice to the owner. All removal and disposition of signs sha…

All administrative interpretations of this policy and procedure shall be made by the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall designate a representative to monitor, inspect and enforce the provisions of this procedure. The duties and responsibilities of the Authority's re…

In keeping with this purpose and intent, this ordinance is designed to permit only such signs as will not, by their reason, size, location, construction, or manner of display, endanger the public safety of individuals, confuse, mislead, or obstruct the vision necessary for traffi…

The Mississippi State Port Authority has adopted by reference and incorporated herein provisions of the City of Gulfport Comprehensive Sign Ordinance, March 1987, as amended from time to time, as follows: A. Section II Definitions; B. Section IV. Signs Permitted in General Busine…

In the event of a conflict between the City of Gulfport Comprehensive Sign Ordinance and this procedure, the policies of the City of Gulfport shall prevail. In all cases where the City of Gulfport must issue a permit for a sign to be placed on property of the Mississippi State Po…

Except as otherwise provided in this procedure, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign on the Port of Gulfport or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a sign permit for each such sign from the Port Authority as req…

Application for a permit shall be made to the Port Authority and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations of the City of Gulfport Sign Ordinance including, but not limited to: A. Name and address of…

The Port Authority shall issue a permit when the permit application is properly made and approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi State Port Authority at a regularly scheduled meeting of that body. When a permit is denied, suspended or revoked, written notice sha…

The person locating, erecting, altering or relocating a sign shall notify the Port Authority's engineer immediately upon completion of the work for which permits are required. The Port's engineer shall inspect and have the authority to order the repair, alteration or removal of s…

All free-standing signs shall be subject to a footing inspection and all signs to a final electrical inspection by a Qualified Inspector. Applicant shall reimburse the Port Authority for all costs associated with footing and electrical inspection. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-16.9…

This instruction promulgates standard Port policy and procedures concerning the use of alcoholic beverages and the use, transport, and/or sale of controlled substances on Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2…

Person found operating vehicles or machinery while obviously under the influence of alcohol or in an altered state of awareness will be reported to: A. foreman; B. employer; or C. Deputy Director of Operations immediately for corrective action/expulsion from the Port. Notes 28 Mi…

All violations will be recorded and forwarded to the Port Dock Superintendent for possible continuing action, on an irregularity report. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.11 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Serious infractions involving damage to property/endangerment of life, and repeat offenders will be reported by the Port Operations to the Port's Executive Offices for possible suspension/barring from Port facilities. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.12 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, …

This instruction defines an alcoholic beverage as any substance/liquid containing alcohol, malted or brewed, which, when consumed may result in an altered sense of awareness. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction defines "controlled substance" as any substance which is under the control of "controlled substance(s)" legislation and which, when consumed, may result in an altered sense of awareness, and which is not directed for use by competent medical authorities. Notes 28…

This instruction applies to any person on, employed on, or conducting commerce on State Port property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Captain of Security, employees of the Port's security department, MSPA officials, MSPA employees, and managers of commercial/firms operating on Port property are responsible to ensure compliance with the provisions of this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.5 Mississ…

Schedule of Charges, Rules, and Regulations for Port Terminal Services, Items 102 and 220. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.6 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs (controlled substances) on Port property and within Port facilities is prohibited. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.7 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Persons attempting entry onto the Port, obviously under the influence of alcohol or in an obvious altered state of awareness will be denied. Any resistance to this stipulation will result in an immediate call to Gulfport Police Department for assistance. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 3…

Persons found within the confines of the Port Industrial Area (fenced areas of the East and West Piers) either consuming or under the influence of alcohol or in an altered state of awareness will be expelled from these areas. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-17.9 Mississippi Code §§ 5…

This instruction is to establish general job descriptions and requirements for the Security Department at the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport, MS. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-18.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction defines generalized position descriptions, job requirements, and the scope of responsibility for specific positions within the Security Department, also referred to within this and other instructions as Port Security, to promulgate an efficient, effective departm…

This instruction is applicable to contract agencies, both present and future, providing contract security advisement and service to the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-18.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020…

Contracting security agencies are responsible to be familiar and comply with the contents of this instruction. Personal equipment and supplies, unless otherwise specified in this instruction or as covered in contractual agreement, provided to Security Department employees, as wel…

Specific procedures and authority to discharge these procedures are contained in this Operations and Procedures Manual. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-18.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Security Department is organized under a headquarters section staffed by the Captain of Security and Sergeant of Security, and a guard section staffed to cover three permanent entry/exit Gate Guard posts and two Security Vehicle Screeners. General job descriptions and requirement…

Only authorized persons engaged in port and related vessel activities are permitted within the fenced areas of the Port Loitering, fishing, is strictly prohibited. Trespassers are subject to immediate expulsion from these areas and persons resisting expulsion are subject to arres…

Members of the news media must obtain permission from and be cleared by MSPA officials prior to being granted access to the Port. If properly granted access, media and press personnel must be escorted at all times while on Port Property. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.10 Mississi…

All persons desiring entrance to the Port for the purpose of visiting a vessel (except those identified under Rule 8 above) must produce proof of authorization to board the vessel, produce proof of identity, TWIC card and "sign-in" in the Visitors Control Log maintained at the We…

Visitors to longshoremen (non-emergency) will be required to wait outside the fenced area. The security roving patrol will contact the dock foreman and advise the longshoreman of the visitor. Visitors to longshoremen to make deliveries, i.e. food, clothing, etc.: A. During busine…

This instruction establishes standard procedures for the Port Security Department in control and identification of visitors entering the fenced area of the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.2 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction defines areas of responsibility and outlines procedures to be followed to ensure the control of visitors to the State Port of Gulfport, Mississippi. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.3 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

This instruction is applicable to all commercial and MSPA agencies operating or performing port oriented operations within the fenced areas of the Port. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Captain of Security is responsible to ensure total compliance with the provision of this instruction. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

Because of the inherent security problems and potential pilferage of cargo associated with Port operations and maritime port activities, the identification and control of visitors entering the fenced areas of the Port is essential. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.6 Mississippi Cod…

The Port Contract Captain of Security and all members of the Port Security Department staffing the Port of Gulfport entry/exit accesses will limit access to those persons having a legitimate, official need to enter the Port. All persons requesting entrance onto the Port of Gulfpo…

Vehicles displaying the MSPA decal on their windshields are acknowledged to having official business on the Premises but are still required to possess a TWIC card and are subject to searched upon entry. Law enforcement officials at the State and Local levels are not required to p…

Casual visitors, i.e. sightseers, tourists, etc., are strictly prohibited from unescorted entry into the Port's Restricted/Secure area(s). Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-19.9 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Port is governed by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The MSPA's five-member board represents Harrison County and the City of Gulfport and are appointed to staggered, five-year terms. Three members are appointed by the Governor, one by the Harrison …

This instruction promulgates standard speed limits on the State Port at Gulfport Mississippi. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 301-20.1 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 12/3/2020

The Port Operations will review all reports addressing speeding hazardous vehicle operations on the Port with emphasis in reports concerning repeat offenders. Repeat offender reports shall be forwarded to the Deputy Director of Operations, with suitable recommendation for a forma…

The Deputy Director of Operations reviews all reports concerning repeat/habitual offenders and determines justification to initiate administrative action(s) against the offender. Should a formal warning be justified, the offender will be notified, in writing over the Executive Di…