Counties and municipalities; authorize to choose not to be subject to requirement for permitting as a condition to construction.

HB 1073 would allow Mississippi counties and municipalities to choose not to require building permits for construction in unincorporated areas. Currently, counties must enforce permit requirements for construction in these areas under existing law (Section 19-5-9(11)). The bill amends Section 19-5-9 to explicitly authorize local governments to opt out of this mandatory permit system. This change would directly affect construction projects in rural county areas outside city limits, removing a standard regulatory requirement.