Performing animal exhibitions or circuses.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 18-20
in effectSec. 18-20. - Performing animal exhibitions or circuses.
(a) Devices causing suffering. No performing animal exhibition or circus shall be permitted in which animals are induced or encouraged to perform through the use of chemical, mechanical, electrical, or manual devices in a manner which will cause, or is likely to cause, physical injury or suffering.
(b) Equipment; inspection. All equipment used on a performing animal shall fit properly and be in good working condition. An animal control officer shall be authorized to inspect the premises at any time on demand.
(Code 1971, § 6-23)
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_S18-20PEANEXCIFetched: 11/1/2026
