MS HB894

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

Clarifies that the criminal misdemeanor penalty (up to $100 fine) applies only when no other administrative, civil, or criminal penalty is prescribed by state or local law.

Maintains existing provisions that each day a violation continues without reasonable corrective effort constitutes a separate offense.

Takes effect July 1, 2023.