Mississippi § 39-7-31 - Entry upon land of another to deface, remove or destroy archeological relics or sites.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-7-31 — Entry upon land of another to deface, remove or destroy archeological relics or sites., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-7-31. Entry upon land of another to deface, remove or destroy archeological relics or sites.
No person, not being the owner thereof, and without the written consent of the owner, proprietor, lessee, or person in charge thereof, shall enter or attempt to enter upon the lands of another and intentionally injure, disfigure, remove, excavate, damage, take, dig into, or destroy any historical structure, monument, marker, medallion, or artifact, or any prehistoric or historic archaeological site, American Indian or aboriginal remains located in, on or under any private lands within the State of Mississippi. No person without a permit from the board, and without written permission of the landowner, shall intentionally injure, disfigure, remove, excavate, damage, take, dig into, or destroy any prehistoric or historic American Indian or aboriginal burial.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 39-7-31
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-7-31 cover?
Section 39-7-31 ("Entry upon land of another to deface, remove or destroy archeological relics or sites.") 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.
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