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MS SB2308

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 17-1-27 to allow municipalities to assess administrative or civil penalties for zoning ordinance violations as an alternative to criminal misdemeanor penalties
  • Administrative or civil penalties may not exceed $250.00 per violation
  • Municipalities have discretion to choose between imposing misdemeanor criminal penalties (maximum $100.00 fine) or administrative/civil penalties (maximum $250.00) for zoning violations
  • Maintains existing language that each day a continuing violation continues without correction constitutes a separate offense
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Municipalities; authorize to assess administrative or civil penalties for zoning violations.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/7/2023
Judiciary, Division B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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