Desoto County may enforce breed-specific or dangerous dog ordinances. Mississippi does not have a statewide breed ban but allows municipalities to adopt local breed restrictions.
Desoto County may have breed-specific legislation under local animal control ordinances authorized by MS Code Ann. §21-19-9. Mississippi does not preempt local breed restrictions, meaning individual municipalities can ban or restrict specific breeds. Some Mississippi cities restrict pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other breeds deemed dangerous. Alternatively, many municipalities use behavior-based dangerous dog ordinances rather than breed bans. Dangerous dogs may be required to be muzzled in public, maintained in secure enclosures, and carry liability insurance. MS Code Ann. §95-5-23 addresses liability for dog bites and animal attacks. Owners of declared dangerous dogs face strict liability for injuries. Registration of dangerous dogs with local animal control is typically required.
Unregistered dangerous dog: $200 to $500 fine. Loose dangerous dog: $500+ fine and possible impoundment. Dog bite liability under MS Code Ann. §95-5-23.
Southaven, MS
Southaven, Mississippi does not adopt a decibel-based noise ordinance and does not establish set numerical quiet hours. The city instead applies a general nu...
Southaven, MS
Southaven addresses barking dogs as a public nuisance under local animal control ordinances. Continuous or excessive barking complaints are handled through a...
Southaven, MS
Southaven regulates amplified music and outdoor sound systems through local noise ordinances. Amplified sound is generally restricted during quiet hours from...
Southaven, MS
Southaven regulates leaf blower use primarily through general noise ordinance hours. Mississippi municipalities generally allow gas and electric blowers duri...
Southaven, MS
Southaven limits construction noise to daytime hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, under local building and noise ordinances.
Southaven, MS
Southaven regulates RV and boat parking in residential areas through local zoning ordinances. Vehicles must typically be stored in side or rear yards behind ...
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