Public Health Rules in Jackson, MS (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Jackson, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Jackson's Property Maintenance Code bans storing junk, debris or accumulated matter that may harbor rodent or vermin infestation on any yard, porch or breezeway visible from the street. A separate nuisance section outlaws letting carrion, filth or garbage accumulate on any lot at all.
Jackson Rodent Harborage & Filth Rules
Some RestrictionsJackson, MS Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-512 (IPMC Section 301.6, Accumulations)
"It shall be unlawful for any owner to store any item such as, but not limited to, washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, freezers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, tillers, rakes, shovels, other gardening supplies, toys, recliners, ice chests, boxes, crates, storage bins, storage tubs, file cabinets, grills, kennels, barrels, drums, cans, bottles, wood, metal, plastic, rags, paper, tires,...
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