Mississippi State Laws

Mississippi Statute or Law:

Mississippi Statutes, Code of 1972 (Annotated), Chapters 451 and 515; Chapter 381 Laws of 1974, Sections 43-6-1 through 43-6-13

Mississippi statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in all public accommodations and on all public transportation. No extra charge can be levied because of the dog's presence, but the dog guide user is liable for any damage the dog might cause to the premises. Mississippi state policy ensures equal employment opportunity for blind persons in its state service, in the service of its political subdivisions, in public schools and in employment supported in whole or part by public funds, except when the particular disability prevents performance of the work involved.

Public accommodations include hotels, inns, restaurants, stores, places of resort and amusement, and all places to which the general public is invited. (Chapter 381, •43-6-5)

Public transportation includes boats, airplanes, taxis, trains, buses, and all other common carriers. (Chapter 381, •43-6-5)

Violation: Any person, firm, or corporation or agent thereof who interferes with the above enumerated rights is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not to exceed $100, or imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both. (Chapter 381, •43-6-11)

Mississippi State Law Resources Link:
Official Website Of The Mississippi Legislature
Mississippi State Dog Laws, resources and advocacy of dog right
Mississippi State laws, policies and regulations for animals, animal owners and animal enterprises Protection and Public awareness
Join Mississippi State email group for your dog law and Legislation
Mississippi State Dog protection legislation
Mississippi State Ordinances For Unaltered Animal requirements, Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats