Mississippi § 49-8-9 - Powers and duties of commission.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-8-9 — Powers and duties of commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-8-9. Powers and duties of commission.
The commission shall have the following powers and duties: To prescribe the forms and types of permits; To establish fees for each type of permit but no permit fee shall exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00); To establish qualifications for applicants and require the applicant to furnish any information it deems necessary; To exercise all powers necessary to implement a wild animal program. The commission shall specify by regulation the requirements for cages, facilities, handling, sanitation, veterinary care, food and water necessary for the welfare of the wild animals and to ensure the safety of the public.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-8-9 ("Powers and duties of commission.") 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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