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MS HB1256

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17-1-27 of the Mississippi Code to allow local governing authorities to pursue administrative or civil penalties for zoning ordinance violations in addition to criminal penalties.

  • Applies to violations of zoning ordinances adopted under Sections 17-1-1 through 17-1-25 when no other administrative, civil, or criminal penalty is prescribed by state or local law.

  • Maintains existing misdemeanor penalties of fines not exceeding $100 and consecutive daily penalties for continuing violations that are not reasonably corrected.

  • Effective date: 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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