In addition to the regulations of the commission and the statutes relating to protection and preservation of wildlife and the environment, conservation officers are hereby authorized to assist in the detection and apprehension of violators of the laws of this state which pertain to theft of cattle, to enforce and apprehend violators of the laws of this state which pertain to unauthorized dumping of garbage, obstructing streams and littering, as set forth specifically in Sections 97-15-13, 97-15-21, 97-15-23, 97-15-25, 97-15-27, 97-15-29, 97-15-31, 97-15-39, 97-15-41, 97-15-43, 97-15-45, 97-17-53, 97-17-79, 97-17-81 and 97-17-83, but not limited thereto, and in addition to any other powers and duties otherwise delegated or assigned to conservation officers.
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