Mississippi § 51-5-7 - Violations of chapter or regulations.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-5-7 — Violations of chapter or regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-5-7. Violations of chapter or regulations.
When the state board of water commissioners has reasonable grounds for believing that there has been a violation of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the board shall give written notice to the person alleged to be in violation. Such notice shall identify the provisions of this chapter or regulation issued hereunder alleged to be violated and the facts alleged related thereto. Such notice shall be served in the manner required by law for the service of process upon a person in a civil action, and may be accompanied by an order of the board requiring described remedial action which, if taken within the time specified in such order, will effect compliance with the requirements of this chapter and regulations issued thereunder. Such order shall become final within thirty days from the service thereof unless a request for hearing as provided elsewhere in this chapter is made within such time. In lieu of such order the board may require the person or persons named in such notices to appear at a hearing at a time and place specified in the notice. When the state board of water commissioners finds that any provisions of this chapter have been violated and that disciplinary action by the board is insufficient or unavailable, then it shall be the duty of the said board to proceed with enforcement of this chapter by proper proceedings through any court of competent jurisdiction available therefor.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-5-7 cover?
Section 51-5-7 ("Violations of chapter or regulations.") 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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