Southaven to fine businesses considered a nuisance
The ordinance does not penalize businesses when there are arrests on their property when that business is the victim. For example, someone arrested for shoplifting would not normally count as an offense for that business. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The city’s aldermen voted Tuesday, April 2, to approve an ordinance that establishes a three-strike system for businesses visited by police due to an on-site disturbance.
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Rob Moore
Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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