Penalty; nuisance.
Meridian Code of Ordinances § 7-254
in effectSec. 7-254. - Penalty; nuisance.
Failure to comply with the regulations established in this article is a misdemeanor and shall subject the violator to a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or six (6) months in jail, or both. Each day during which a violation continues is a separate offense and shall subject the violator to additional penalties and confinement. The maintenance of a sign or ground condition contrary to the provisions of this article constitutes a nuisance and in addition to the other penalties, herein shall subject the person responsible for such condition or sign to an order of abatement.
(Ord. No. 3791, § 14, 10-20-87; Ord. No. 4036, § 14, 11-21-95)
Source: City of Meridian, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/meridian/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH7BUBURE_ARTIXSI_S7-254PENUFetched: 11/1/2026
