Violations.
Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 1-38
in effectSec. 1-38. - Violations.
Violations of various sections of this Code are punishable as set out in the table below.
Violation | Code Section | Minimum | Maximum Time
General penalty—for anything not specified | 1-10 | $1,000.00* | 90 days**
Grass and weeds removed from lots | 36-1 | In compliance with MCA 1972, § 21-19-11
Deodorizing, insect and pest treatment of refuse containers | 44-58 | $500.00* | 30 days**
Breeding places for mosquitoes | 36-33 | $500.00* | 30 days**
Land development code | Chapter 28 | Not more than $500.00, per offense, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses as determined by the Court. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and may be subject to additional requirements or conditions granted or imposed, after having been duly notified, and any owner, developer, subdivider of any land or lot, or representative of any land owner, premises or part thereof, and any builder, contractor, owner, agent or other person who knowingly commits, participates or assists in, or maintains such violation may be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provide.
Failure to obtain privilege license on alcohol | 18-23 | $1,000.00* | 90 days
(Not less than double license)
Interfering with city employees | 38-119 | $1,000.00* | 90 days
Failure to keep register at hotels, etc. | 30-46 | $300.00* | 90 days
Junk dealer or pawnbroker/receive stolen goods | 30-47 | See section 1-10
Use of public sewers | 52-114 | $300.00* | **
Tree branches overhanging sidewalks (46-3) | 50-209 | $500.00* | 90 days
Erect seats on sidewalks (46-6) | 50-209 | $500.00* | 90 days
Obstructing sidewalks (46-7) | 50-209 | $500.00* | 90 days
Unsafe poles (46-148) | 50-209 | $500.00* | 90 days
Moving building or oversized loads over street (50-204) | 50-209 | $500.00* | 90 days
Taxicabs | 54-10 | $1,000.00* | 90 days
Horse-drawn vehicle | 54-56 | $1,000.00* | 90 days
Limousine service | 54-123 | $1,000.00* | 90 days
*Not to exceed
**Each day separate offense
(Ord. No. 2717, exh. A, 2-8-2000)
Source: City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/hattiesburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH1GEPR_ARTIINOVIMUOF_S1-38VIFetched: 11/1/2026