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MS HB1128

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17-1-27, Mississippi Code of 1972, to allow local governing authorities to pursue administrative or civil penalties for violations of local zoning ordinances as an alternative to criminal prosecution.
  • Modifies existing language to clarify that zoning violations may be prosecuted under administrative, civil, or criminal penalties depending on what is prescribed by state or local law.
  • Maintains existing misdemeanor criminal penalties of up to $100 fine for knowing and willful zoning violations where no other penalty is prescribed.
  • Preserves provision that continuing violations without reasonable effort to correct constitute separate offenses for each day the violation continues.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Violations of local zoning ordinances; authorize governing authorities to pursue administrative or civil penalties for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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