49-27-57 - Fines and penalties. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 49-27-57. Fines and penalties.
 

(a)  In addition to civil liability under this chapter, a violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days, or both. 

(b)  In the case of continuing violations, each day shall constitute a separate charge; however, separate violations under this chapter need not be severed for trial when an identity of parties and location exists. 

(c)  It shall be a misdemeanor to materially harm or disturb scientific devices and recording instruments left in coastal wetlands by authorized agencies of the state or federal government, and a violation of this subsection shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days or both. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1973, ch. 385, § 9, eff from and after July 1, 1973.