Mississippi Code
Chapter 21 - Rock Festivals
§ 45-21-5. Permit to be obtained from sheriff; conditions of issuance

The sheriff of such county shall issue such written permit upon presentation by the applicant of the following:
A cash bond in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) conditioned to provide security that the applicant shall assume financial responsibility for any damages to public or privately owned real or personal property, for any fine assessed for the failure to comply with the specifications and plans presented to and certified by the state board of health and with any pertinent regulations of the state board of health about which the applicant had written notice prior to certification, and for the costs of any additional law enforcement personnel or equipment reasonably expended by any political subdivision of this state, if any of these occur as a direct result of such event;
A written certification by the state board of health that the written specifications and plans, proposed by the applicant, for the establishment of health and safety precautions and facilities in connection with such event for the purpose of assuring that the public health and safety will not be endangered; and
Written proof of the payment of the state amusement tax as provided in Section 27-11-5, Mississippi Code of 1972.