MS SB2856

Amends Mississippi Code Section 73-69-5 to include "battery-charged security fence" as a type of electronic protective system under the Electronic Protection Licensing Act.

Defines battery-charged security fence as an alarm system with a battery-operated energizer (maximum 12 volts direct current) that must interface with monitored alarm devices, meet International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60335-2-76, be surrounded by a nonelectric perimeter fence at least 5 feet high, and display warning signs at 30-foot intervals.

Restricts battery-charged security fences to non-residential properties and limits fence height to 10 feet or 2 feet above the perimeter fence, whichever is higher.

Prohibits municipalities and counties from requiring separate permits or fees for battery-charged security fences beyond existing alarm system permits, imposing conflicting installation requirements, or banning the fences entirely.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.