Roadside sale of animals prohibited.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 18-23
in effectSec. 18-23. - Roadside sale of animals prohibited.
(a) Roadside sale of animals prohibited.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to attempt to sell, exchange, trade, barter, lease, rent, donate or display for a commercial purpose any animal on any roadside, public right-of-way, parkway, median, park, playground, swimming pool, other recreation area, or commercial or retail parking lot that is generally accessible by the public, regardless of whether such access is authorized.
(2) This offense and other forms of animal cruelty shall be considered a misdemeanor and are subject to being cited by any authorized law enforcement official in the City of Jackson, or with authority to do so in the City of Jackson.
(b) Exemptions.
(1) This section shall not apply to any city animal shelter or nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of providing humane sanctuary or shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals.
(2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a properly licensed for profit store from selling or donating any animals on the walkway or parking lot immediately adjacent to such store's physical address.
(3) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale of animals by those engaged in the business of selling the same who have obtained the appropriate licenses or permit to conduct such activity, and who have demonstrated to animal control proper shot records and breeding association membership.
(c) Violations and penalties.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), a person who sells, exchanges, trades, barters, leases, rents, donates or displays for commercial purpose shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by:
a. A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation.
b. A fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year of any prior violation.
c. A fine not exceeding $500.00 for a third or more violation within one year of the first.
(2) In addition to the fines established by this section, violation of this section by a person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls a public place or place of employment may result in the suspension or revocation of any city permit or license issued to the person for the premises on which the violation occurred.
(3) Each day on which an infraction of this section occurs shall be considered a separate and distinct violation.
(Ord. No. 2011-6(2), §§ 1—3, 4-5-11)
Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH18AN_ARTIINGE_S18-23ROSAANPRFetched: 11/1/2026