Enforcement.

Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 7-196

in effect

Sec. 7-196. - Enforcement. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this article shall be enforced by the chief of police or an authorized designee. (b) The chief of police or his or her designee shall have the power and authority, subject to law, to enter upon the premises named in this article to ascertain whether the premises are in compliance with this article. Enforcement will be through issuance of a summons and complaint. (c) The fire department, department of urban development, and health department or their designees shall, while an establishment or premises is undergoing otherwise mandated or authorized inspections, inspect for compliance with this article. (d) Any person who desires to register a complaint under this article may initiate enforcement with the police department. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, any individual, including, but not limited to, customers, patrons, guests, and employees, may bring legal action to enforce this article or to otherwise pursue a violation hereof. As such, enforcement of this article may be by any method permitted under state law for the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses, provided that such violations are brought before the municipal court unless otherwise required by state law. (f) In addition to the remedies provided by the provisions in this article, the police chief or any person aggrieved by the failure of an owner, operator, proprietor, manager, or other person in charge or control of a public place or a place of employment to comply with the provisions of this article may apply for injunctive relief to enforce those provisions in any court of competent jurisdiction. (g) Notice of the provisions of this article shall be given to all applicants for a business license in the city. (Ord. No. 2579, § 12, 3-18-08)

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_CH7OFMIPR_ARTVSMEEAI_S7-196ENFetched: 11/1/2026