Mississippi § 49-8-11 - Powers and duties of department.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-8-11 — Powers and duties of department., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-8-11. Powers and duties of department.
The department shall have the following powers and duties: To issue or deny permits required by law or regulation; To inspect and determine if the facilities, conditions and standards prescribed by law and regulation are sufficient for the safety of the public; To place conditions on a permit to ensure compliance; and To seize any wild animal possessed in violation of this chapter or regulations.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-8-11 ("Powers and duties of department.") 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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