Mississippi § 45-21-3 - Permit to be obtained from sheriff.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-21-3 — Permit to be obtained from sheriff., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-21-3. Permit to be obtained from sheriff.
Any individual, organization, corporation or other entity desiring to hold a rock festival in this state shall obtain, at least ten (10) or more days prior to the date upon which such event shall commence or be held, a written permit from the sheriff of the county in which such event is sought to be held. No rock festival shall be held in this state without a valid permit from the sheriff of such county.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 45-21-3
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-21-3 cover?
Section 45-21-3 ("Permit to be obtained from sheriff.") 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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