There is a newer version of the Mississippi Code
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2015 Mississippi Code
Title 97 - CRIMES
Chapter 15 - OFFENSES AFFECTING HIGHWAYS, FERRIES AND WATERWAYS
§ 97-15-37 - Obstructing public highway

MS Code § 97-15-37 (2015) What's This?

If any person shall fell any bush or tree into any public highway, or obstruct the same in any manner whatever, and shall not remove the obstruction immediately, it shall be deemed a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof the offender, in addition to the penalty recoverable by law, shall be fined not more than fifty dollars or be imprisoned not more than one week.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Mississippi may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.