Mississippi § 51-1-7 - Obstruction of streams.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-1-7 — Obstruction of streams., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-1-7. Obstruction of streams.
If any person shall have timber, logs, or lumber in any navigable stream and shall allow the same to accumulate or form in blocks or jams so as to obstruct navigation or to hinder or delay any other person in the driving or running of logs, timber, or lumber, such other person may cause the block or jam to be broken and the obstructing logs, timber, or lumber to be driven, boomed, rafted, or run at the expense of the owner; and the costs thereof shall be a lien on the logs, timber, or lumber.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 51-1-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-1-7 cover?
Section 51-1-7 ("Obstruction of streams.") 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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