The State Veterinarian may quarantine, seize and destroy any birds which present a hazard of carrying exotic or untreatable disease as determined by rules and regulations promulgated by the board. The board shall pay an indemnity to the owner of any seized or destroyed birds from any federal funds made available for that purpose or any state funds hereafter appropriated for that purpose.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments
Chapter 40 - Importation and Sale of Animals or Birds
Article 3 - Mississippi Bird Dealers Licensing Act
§ 75-40-105. Misdemeanor to deal in birds without bird dealer's license
§ 75-40-107. Term of license; classes; fees
§ 75-40-111. Quarantine, seizure and destruction of diseased birds authorized; indemnity to owner
§ 75-40-113. Commissioner of agriculture and commerce to make regulations