Mississippi § 47-5-192 - Possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-192 — Possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-192. Possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders.
The Commissioner of Corrections may prohibit the possession by employees or officers of the Department of Corrections or any person allowed upon the premises of a correctional facility under his jurisdiction of any item, the possession of which by offenders is prohibited or regulated. The commissioner may distinguish between classes of employees and visitors and may establish zones or designate areas or facilities where such regulations apply in his discretion and as necessary for security and orderly operation of prison facilities. The commissioner shall promulgate rules authorized by this section in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act. Any person who violates a duly enacted rule authorized by this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or both.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 47-5-192
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-192 cover?
Section 47-5-192 ("Possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders.") 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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