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Miss. Code Ann. § 49-8-9

Powers and duties of commission

Laws, 1997, ch. 571, § 5, eff from and after passage (approved April 23, 1997

(1) The commission shall have the following powers and duties: To prescribe the forms and types of permits;

(2) To establish fees for each type of permit but no permit fee shall exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00);

(3) To establish qualifications for applicants and require the applicant to furnish any information it deems necessary;

(4) To exercise all powers necessary to implement a wild animal program.

(5) The commission shall specify by regulation the requirements for cages, facilities, handling, sanitation, veterinary care, food and water necessary for the welfare of the wild animals and to ensure the safety of the public.

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