2015 Mississippi Code
Title 43 - PUBLIC WELFARE
Chapter 6 - RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 43-6-9 - Blind and deaf pedestrians

MS Code § 43-6-9 (2015) What's This?

A totally or partially blind pedestrian or deaf person shall have all the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other persons in any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances specified in Sections 43-6-3 and 43-6-5, notwithstanding the fact that such person is not carrying a predominantly white cane (with or without a red tip), or using a guide dog or hearing ear dog on a blaze orange leash. The failure of a totally or partially blind person or deaf person to carry such a cane or to use such a guide dog or hearing ear dog on a blaze orange leash shall not constitute negligence per se.

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