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MS HB1128
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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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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