75-10-213. Unlawful disposition of dead animals -- exception. It is unlawful to:
(1) place all or any part of a dead animal in any lake, river, creek, pond, reservoir, road, street, alley, lot, or field;
(2) place all or any part of a dead animal within 1 mile of the residence of any person unless the dead animal or part of a dead animal is:
(a) burned or buried at least 2 feet underground; or
(b) placed in an animal composting facility that is licensed under Title 75, chapter 10, part 2; or
(3) being the owner, permit all or any part of a dead animal to remain in the places specified in subsections (1) and (2) except as provided in subsection (2).