Enforcement and penalties.
Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 5-465
in effectSec. 5-465. - Enforcement and penalties.
(a) Violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as set forth by law and may result in revocation of the small trash collector permit by the city. Each day of operation without said permit shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Suspension or revocation of permit
(1) The city may suspend or revoke a small trash collector's permit for any of the following reasons:
a. Violation of any provision of this ordinance;
b. Providing false or misleading information on the licensure application or renewal form;
c. Failing to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations governing the collection and disposal of solid waste.
(2) Prior to suspension or revocation, the city shall provide the small trash collector with written notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to respond. If the small trash collector fails to correct the violation within thirty (30) days, the city may take progressive disciplinary action, including but not limited to:
a. Issuing a written warning for the first violation;
b. Imposing a fine for subsequent violations;
c. Suspending the permit for a period of time for repeated or serious violations;
d. Revoking the permit for egregious or repeated violations.
(3) If the city determines that a small trash collector has engaged in fraudulent or criminal conduct, or has committed an egregious violation of this ordinance or applicable laws and regulations, the city may immediately revoke the permit without prior notice or opportunity to respond.
(4) The small trash collector shall have the right to appeal the suspension or revocation of their small trash collector permit to the city council so long as document outlining the grounds for the appeal is submitted within fifteen (15) days after the date of the city's notice letter to the city clerk who shall provide a copy of the appeal document to the clerk of council who shall be responsible for ensuring that the appeal is scheduled before the city council not more than thirty (30) days after the date the appeal document is received by the city clerk. Written notice of the appeal hearing before the city council shall be mailed, by the clerk of council, to the small trash collector at the mailing address provided on the small trash collector permit application not less than ten (10) days prior to the date established for the appeal hearing before the city council. The city council shall conduct a hearing on the matter and shall make a determination based on the evidence presented.
(5) This section shall not be construed to limit the city's authority to seek any other remedy available at law or equity, including but not limited to injunctive relief or damages.
(Ord. No. 3272, § 2, 7-5-23)
Source: City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/gulfport/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5LIBURE_ARTXVISMTRCO_S5-465ENPEFetched: 11/1/2026