HB 970·MS·house
Counties and municipalities; authorize to adjudicate property with a riparian owner as a menace under certain circumstances.
FailedFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Fondren
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(H) Died In Committee
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
The bill gives municipal governments and county boards the power to hold hearings and decide if property owned by a riparian owner is a health or safety hazard. If declared a menace, they may clean the land, reenter it for up to two years, and assess fees or penalties to the owner. Cost limits and penalties are capped to protect owners from excessive charges.
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