Mississippi § 17-17-13 - Exemption.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-17-13 — Exemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-17-13. Exemption.
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent an individual or firm from disposing of solid waste from his own household or business upon his own land, provided such wastes are not hazardous as defined in Section 17-17-3(i) and provided such household or business is located and situated in the State of Mississippi Provided, however, this exemption shall not operate to prevent the conduct of any waste disposal site investigation or inventory required by applicable state or federal law, rule or regulation, and further shall not operate to exclude from the regulatory provisions of this chapter any solid waste determined by the department to have characteristics that constitute an endangerment to the environment or the public health, safety or welfare, or any site used for the disposal of such solid waste.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 17-17-13
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-17-13 cover?
Section 17-17-13 ("Exemption.") 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 § 17-17-13?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-17-13" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 17-17-13 apply to my situation?
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