Powers and duties of department.
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-8-11
in effectThe department shall have the following powers and duties:
To issue or deny permits required by law or regulation;
To inspect and determine if the facilities, conditions and standards prescribed by law and regulation are sufficient for the safety of the public;
To place conditions on a permit to ensure compliance; and
To seize any wild animal possessed in violation of this chapter or regulations.
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