Mississippi § 17-17-9 - Burning of garbage, etc.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-17-9 — Burning of garbage, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-17-9. Burning of garbage, etc.
No garbage, or rubbish containing garbage or other putrescible materials, or hazardous wastes shall be burned except in approved incinerators meeting the necessary temperature requirements and air pollution controls as now established or may later be established. The open burning of rubbish shall be permitted only under controlled circumstances where sanitary landfill and landfill is not feasible, and not in proximity to sanitary landfill or landfill operations where spread of fire to these operations may be a hazard in the opinion of the controlling agency.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 17-17-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-17-9 cover?
Section 17-17-9 ("Burning of garbage, etc.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 17-17-9?
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