Mississippi § 17-1-19 - Remedies of local governing authorities.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-1-19 — Remedies of local governing authorities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1-19. Remedies of local governing authorities.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure, or land, is used in violation of the zoning law or of any ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred hereby, the proper local authorities of any county or municipality, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings, to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 17-1-19 ("Remedies of local governing authorities.") 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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