MISSISSIPPI

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 insures 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 in 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)