VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg police said parents could face a fine for unaccompanied children at the Vicksburg Mall.
Police Chief Penny Jones said the police department will be enforcing Mississippi Code 97-5-39 in an effort to keep the community safe for children.
Jones said no children under the age of 18 will be allowed at the mall unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. An unaccompanied child may be taken to the police department and their parent or guardian will be notified.
According to Jones, parents could face a fine of $672.25 per child for failure to comply.