Hattiesburg Mississippi Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Proximity, noise, sanitation, zoning restrictions apply. |
| City/Organization Contact name | City Hall: 200 Forrest St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401 City of Hattiesburg Mailing Address: PO Box 1898 Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1898 Info/Main Number | 601.545.4500 Email | [email protected] |
| Additional Information | Poultry. Any species of domesticated birds commonly kept for eggs and/or meat. _______________ *Cross references--see sec. 12-2 - Food and food establishments; Chapter 12 - Health and Sanitation generally; Chapter 15 - Noise; Public nuisance. Any animal which: A. Molests passers-by or passing vehicles; B. Attacks other animals or human beings; C. Trespasses on school grounds; D. Is repeatedly at large; E. Damages private or public property; F. Barks, whines, howls or makes other annoying noises in an excessive, continuous manner or at unreasonable hours; or G. Creates an excessive and continuous odor. Restraint. Any animal securely caged, or secured by a leash or lead and under the effective control of a responsible person and obedient to that person\'s commands, or within the confines of its owner\'s home or yard which is fully enclosed by a good, secure and substantial fence. In addition, a dog shall be deemed under restraint when the dog is used by a blind or deaf person to aid the person in going from place to place within the city. Sanitary. Any condition of good order and cleanliness which precludes the possibility of disease transmission. Vaccination certificate. The certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, on a form approved by the Mississippi Board of Health, for presentation to the animal control section and showing on its face that, at the time of such presentation, the dog or cat covered thereby has been vaccinated for rabies. Vicious animal. Any animal that bites or scratches or attacks any other animal or any |
| Link for more Information | http://www.hattiesburgms.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=4 |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-05-18 13:24:18 |
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