11 chapters · 274 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 29-19-1 Definitions
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(a) The following words shall have the meanings described herein:(a) “Camp” means to place camping materials in a location on any property owned or controlled by a municipality, county or state, state agency or political subdivision of the state.(b) “Campsite” means a location on…
Miss. Code Ann. § 29-19-11 Violations; penalties
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(1) Upon conviction for a violation of this chapter, in addition to any other factors deemed appropriate by the court, the court shall consider in mitigation whether or not the person immediately removed all personal property and litter, including but not limited to bottles, cans…
Miss. Code Ann. § 29-19-3 Legislative findings
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(1) The Legislature finds that public safety and health risks exist to persons who camp or otherwise reside on sidewalks, streets, highways, alleys, roads, passageways or other public property not specifically designated as a campsite. Accidents or intentional harm can be caused …
Miss. Code Ann. § 29-19-5 Prohibition on creating campsite; remedies
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(1) No person may camp or create a campsite on any sidewalks, streets, sports fields, sports complexes, highways, alleys, roads, passageways or any other public property, except a public property that is otherwise designated for camping by a municipality, county, political subdiv…