MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 21-13-1. Authority to pass; penalties.

The governing authorities of municipalities shall have the power to pass all ordinances and to enforce the same by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both.

SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2957; 1906, Sec. 3348; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 5845; 1930, Sec. 2424; 1942, Sec. 3374-137; Laws, 1950, ch. 491, Sec. 137; 1964, ch. 497; 1977, ch. 315; 1984, ch. 353, Sec. 1, eff from and after July 1, 1984.


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