6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Harrison County regulates backyard chickens and livestock through local zoning ordinances. Mississippi municipalities balance agricultural tradition with residential zoning under MS Code Ann. §21-19-9.
Harrison County enforces leash laws and animal control through local ordinances under MS Code Ann. §21-19-9. Dogs must be on leash or under control when off owner's property.
Harrison 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.
Harrison County regulates beekeeping through local zoning and the Mississippi Bee and Honey Law under MS Code Ann. §69-39-1 et seq. Mississippi is generally permissive toward apiculture.
Mississippi prohibits private ownership of inherently dangerous wild animals under MS Code §49-8-5. Permits required for certain species. Harrison County cities ban large cats, primates, venomous reptiles.
Harrison County prohibits feeding alligators under MS Code §49-7-81 ($100-$500 fine). Deer feeding restricted during CWD zones per MDWFP. Gulfport and Biloxi prohibit feeding feral/stray animals that create nuisance conditions.
3 cities in Harrison County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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