Mississippi Code
Chapter 27 - Coastal Wetlands Protection Act
§ 49-27-23. Commission authorized to grant, issue, reissue, modify, deny, suspend, revoke, limit, or condition permits; expressed public policy to be considered in connection with permits; acquisition of permits; resolution of conflicts

The commission may grant, issue, reissue, modify, deny, suspend or revoke permits and may prescribe limitations and conditions on permits. When taking such action on any permit, the commission shall consider the effect of the proposed activity with reference to the public policy expressed in Section 49-27-3 of this chapter. A permittee under this chapter must obtain a permit from the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality if required by that commission under Sections 49-17-29 through 49-17-43, and nothing in this chapter is intended to waive the requirements and standards of such commission. A Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality permit granted to an applicant under this chapter shall be proof of the applicant's meeting any water quality standard considered by the commission under this chapter. Any conflict under this chapter between the commission and the Commission on Environmental Quality shall be resolved in favor of the Commission on Environmental Quality. The commission may undertake studies regarding water quality and submit the results of such studies to the Commission on Environmental Quality.

Structure Mississippi Code

Mississippi Code

Title 49 - Conservation and Ecology

Chapter 27 - Coastal Wetlands Protection Act

§ 49-27-1. Title and citation of chapter

§ 49-27-3. Public policy declared

§ 49-27-5. Definitions

§ 49-27-6. Marinas; classification

§ 49-27-7. Chapter inapplicable to certain activities, areas and entities; exempt activities, areas and entities to adhere to declared public policy; exempt entities to notify commission of activities

§ 49-27-13. Application; copy may be mailed to parties

§ 49-27-17. Application; notice to parties prior to date set for hearing; effect of failure to comply with section

§ 49-27-19. Application; appearance at hearing by person filing objection; applicant's burden of proof and right to hearing

§ 49-27-21. Public inspection of evidence, applications and related documents; record and transcription of oral testimony

§ 49-27-23. Commission authorized to grant, issue, reissue, modify, deny, suspend, revoke, limit, or condition permits; expressed public policy to be considered in connection with permits; acquisition of permits; resolution of conflicts

§ 49-27-27. Permits to dredge new channels; considerations and restrictions

§ 49-27-29. Conditions or limitations may be imposed on grant or modification of permit

§ 49-27-31. Performance bond may be required

§ 49-27-33. Suspension or revocation of permit after notice and hearing

§ 49-27-35. Findings, reasons and descriptions to be recorded by council

§ 49-27-39. Appeal to chancery court; when council's order to be confirmed

§ 49-27-41. Appeal to chancery court; complaint; return date; cost bond; record; appeal with supersedeas

§ 49-27-43. Appeal to chancery court; service upon commission; certification of record

§ 49-27-45. Appeal to chancery court; when case to be referred back to commission

§ 49-27-47. Appeal to chancery court; precedence; powers of chancellor

§ 49-27-49. Appeal to Supreme Court

§ 49-27-53. Jurisdiction and venue for judicial actions

§ 49-27-55. Civil liability of violators; restoration; punitive damages; mandatory injunction; jurisdiction of circuit or county court; remedies preserved

§ 49-27-57. Fines and penalties

§ 49-27-59. Rules and regulations

§ 49-27-63. Inspections

§ 49-27-65. Evaluation of coastal wetlands; charts; education of public; overall use plan

§ 49-27-67. Exclusion from assessment for ad valorem taxes

§ 49-27-69. Disposition of fees and other sums

§ 49-27-71. Derelict vessel defined; jurisdiction; standing; notice; derelict vessel removal; emergency removal; cost recovery; court process; department authorities