2013 Mississippi Code
Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY
Chapter 27 - COASTAL WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT
§ 49-27-57 - Fines and penalties
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
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