HB498

Mississippi HB498 revises procedures for cleaning private property deemed a menace to public health and safety.

Mississippi HB498 amends the Mississippi Code to revise procedures for cleaning private property deemed a menace to public health and safety. The bill authorizes the board of supervisors to clean property if the owner fails to do so, imposing a penalty not exceeding $1,500 or 50% of the cleaning cost. The board can sell or dispose of personal property from the cleaned property if not claimed within 21 days. The bill also outlines procedures for public and private sales of surplus property, including notice requirements and methods for receiving bids. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.