Mississippi Code
Chapter 27 - Coastal Wetlands Protection Act
§ 49-27-57. Fines and penalties

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

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