29 chapters · 781 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-8-1 Legislative findings and declarations
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The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the public interest to ensure the public health, safety and welfare by strictly regulating the importation, sale, transfer and possession of those wild animals inherently dangerous to humans. In addition, the Legislature finds that…
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-8-11 Powers and duties of department
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(a) The department shall have the following powers and duties:(a) To issue or deny permits required by law or regulation;(b) To inspect and determine if the facilities, conditions and standards prescribed by law and regulation are sufficient for the safety of the public;(c) To pl…
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-8-13 Inspections; notification of escape of wild animal
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(1) Any person possessing wild animals shall allow, at reasonable times and without a search warrant, the department to inspect all wild animals, facilities and records relating to the wild animals to ensure compliance. (2) A permittee shall immediately notify the department and …
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-8-15 Penalty
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A violation of this chapter is a Class I violation and is punishable as provided in Section 49-7-141, Mississippi Code of 1972.