Abatement by police chief authorized.
Meridian Code of Ordinances § 16-67
in effectSec. 16-67. - Abatement by police chief authorized.
If the judgment of abatement be not complied with by the defendant as required within such time as may be granted, the chief of police shall proceed to abate the nuisance in the manner provided for in sections 16-76 to 16-79 of this chapter for the abatement of nuisances occasioned by unclean and filthy premises, and shall render account of the expense or cost thereof to the city council, to be recovered as provided for in such cases. The chief of police may, if necessary, employ any person who is specially qualified and competent to do or direct the particular work required; provided that, the work be such as requires the services and direction of one (1) specially qualified.
(Code 1962, § 17-73)
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_CH16OFMIPR_ARTIINU_S16-67ABPOCHAUFetched: 11/1/2026
