Mississippi Code
Chapter 27 - Coastal Wetlands Protection Act
§ 49-27-27. Permits to dredge new channels; considerations and restrictions

In considering permits to dredge new channels by applicants under subsection (c) of Section 49-27-11, the commission shall take into consideration in addition to Section 47-27-23 the benefit of such channel to the public at large, or to surrounding landowners, and the extent of use projected for the channel, as well as the ecological, economic, commercial, recreational and aesthetic value of the wetlands affected. The commission shall, where practical, require applicants to use existing channels, so as to reduce the coastal wetlands affected.

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