GARAGE, CARPORT, YARD, AND RUMMAGE SALES

Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances ch. 32, art. III

in effect

Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 32-49 Definitions.

Sec. 32-49. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Garage, carport, yard and rummage sale means the display of, sale or offering for sale of any type goods, wares, merchandise, food or drink at any location within the city, and said terms shall be accorded their common meaning, but shall not include any other business activity for which a privilege license is required by law. (Code 1989, § 14-31; Ord. No. 2080, § 1, 7-20-1982; Ord. No. 2082, § 1, 8-24-1982; Ord. No. 2250, § 1, 1-20-1987)

Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 32-50 Permit application.

Sec. 32-50. - Permit application. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to carry on a garage, carport, yard or rummage sale must be the occupant or legal owner of the property where the sale is held and shall first make application for such privilege. Such permit when issued shall authorize the sale for a period not to exceed two consecutive days, and only on the dates specified; no sales shall be allowed on Sunday; and no sale shall start before the hour of 8:00 a.m. The application, in addition to such other information as may be required, shall provide the following information: (1) Name; (2) Address of place of residence; (3) Address of sale, if other than address of place of residence. (Code 1989, § 14-32; Ord. No. 2080, § 2, 7-20-1982; Ord. No. 2082, § 2, 8-24-1982; Ord. No. 2250, §§ 2, 4, 1-20-1987)

Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 32-51 Exemptions.

Sec. 32-51. - Exemptions. No permit imposed by this article shall be required of any nonprofit organization holding a sale as a fundraiser and when all proceeds thereof are used exclusively for the organization holding the sale. Fundraisers held at residential premises shall be limited to two such events per calendar year. (Ord. No. 2611, § 1, 10-21-1997)

Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 32-52 Permit to be posted in a conspicuous place.

Sec. 32-52. - Permit to be posted in a conspicuous place. Each permit shall be kept posted in a visible place at the site of the garage, carport, yard or rummage sale. Any officer of the law shall have the right to demand that any person exhibit the permit to him, and failure of the person to so exhibit the permit shall be prima facie evidence that the permit has not been procured. (Code 1989, § 14-33; Ord. No. 2080, § 3, 7-20-1982; Ord. No. 2082, § 3, 8-24-1982; Ord. No. 2250, § 3, 1-20-1987)

Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 32-53 Additional sales.

Sec. 32-53. - Additional sales. (a) No permit for a garage, carport, yard or rummage sale shall be issued for any one location in the city, nor to any one person, firm or organization, regardless of the location, for more than two such sales during any calendar year, except by application for an additional permit. The fee for additional permits shall be as now or hereafter established by the city. (b) No garage, carport, yard or rummage sales shall start before 8:00 a.m. (Code 1989, § 14-34; Ord. No. 2080, § 4, 7-20-1982; Ord. No. 2082, § 4, 8-24-1982; Ord. No. 2250, § 4, 1-20-1987; Ord. No. 2402, § 1, 4-21-1992)

Source: City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/hattiesburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH32LIPEMIBURE_ARTIIIGACAYARUSAFetched: 11/1/2026