Mississippi House Bill 970: Counties and municipalities; authorize to adjudicate property with a riparian owner as a menace under certain circumstances.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Sections 21-19-11 And 19-5-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Municipal Governing Authority And Any County Board Of Supervisors May Determine Whether Property That Has A Riparian Owner Is A Menace To The Public Health, Safety And Welfare Of The Community; To Provide That Such Property May Be Assessed Certain Fees And Penalties, Under Certain Circumstances, For The Cleaning Of Such Property If The Property Is Adjudicated A Menace By The Governing Authority Of A Municipality Or The Board Of Supervisors Of A County; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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