In addition to civil liability under this chapter, a violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days, or both.
In the case of continuing violations, each day shall constitute a separate charge; however, separate violations under this chapter need not be severed for trial when an identity of parties and location exists.
It shall be a misdemeanor to materially harm or disturb scientific devices and recording instruments left in coastal wetlands by authorized agencies of the state or federal government, and a violation of this subsection shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days or both.
Structure 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
§ 49-27-6. Marinas; classification
§ 49-27-13. Application; copy may be mailed to parties
§ 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
§ 49-27-43. 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
§ 49-27-57. Fines and penalties
§ 49-27-59. Rules and regulations
§ 49-27-65. Evaluation of coastal wetlands; charts; education of public; overall use plan
§ 49-27-67. Exclusion from assessment for ad valorem taxes