Mississippi § 49-25-7 - Prohibited operations; exceptions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-25-7 — Prohibited operations; exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-25-7. Prohibited operations; exceptions.
No person shall establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within one thousand (1,000) feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, except the following: Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the system, or otherwise removed from sight. Those located within areas which are zoned for industrial use under authority of law. Those located within unzoned industrial areas, which areas shall be determined from actual land uses and defined by regulations to be promulgated by the State Highway Commission. Those which are not visible from the main-traveled way of the system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 49-25-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-25-7 cover?
Section 49-25-7 ("Prohibited operations; exceptions.") 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 § 49-25-7?
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