The director is hereby authorized and directed to appoint as many conservation officers as may be required to efficiently enforce the laws for the protection of wild animals, birds and fish, and the laws relating to theft of cattle, trespass prohibitions and litter. These officers shall be located in different sections of the state where their services are most needed. Conservation officers shall police the state lands in their respective districts and prohibit the unlawful cutting of timber. The salary of the conservation officers shall be as determined by the State Personnel Board, or its successor.
Each conservation officer and supervisor shall be furnished an allowance for uniforms not to exceed the amount specified in the appropriation bill.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 49 - Conservation and Ecology
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-1-9. Chief law enforcement officer
§ 49-1-11. Public relations officer
§ 49-1-13. Conservation officers
§ 49-1-16. Conservation Officers' Reserve Unit
§ 49-1-21. Fidelity bonds; oath of office
§ 49-1-29. Powers and duties of commission and executive director
§ 49-1-33. Acquisition of lands overflowed by construction of dam
§ 49-1-37. Power to dispose of contraband animals, birds, fish, etc.
§ 49-1-39. Power to capture or destroy animals injurious to property
§ 49-1-41. Power to issue permits for scientific or propagation purposes
§ 49-1-44. Powers and duties of conservation officers to apprehend certain violators
§ 49-1-45. Publication of rules, regulations and orders
§ 49-1-47. Commission may execute deeds to clear up ambiguities in conveyances to it
§ 49-1-49. Cooperation with other departments