Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-9
Status: in_force

The board shall possess the following powers, duties and responsibilities:

(a) The board shall acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain the district zoological park and garden at a site to be selected by the board. Prior to selection of the site, the board shall prepare a comprehensive plan for site location and development. The zoological district may acquire by gift, purchase or condemnation a site for the zoological park and garden. The district zoological park and garden shall consist of adequate facilities and structures for the collection, habitation, preservation, care, exhibition, examination or study of wild and domestic animals, including, but not limited to, mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans and mollusks. The board may provide such lands, buildings and equipment as it deems necessary for parking, transportation, entertainment, education or instruction of the public in connection with such zoological park and garden.

(b) The board is hereby authorized to acquire interests in real estate and personal property through purchase, donation, bequest or devise in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of law. The board is further authorized to sell, convey, assign, mortgage or lease any interest in real estate which has been purchased, donated, bequeathed or devised to the zoological district but which is not suitable for a zoo park and such interest may include, but shall not be limited to, fee simple interests and life estates.

The board is hereby authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to lease land on a yearly basis.

Before such real estate is sold, conveyed, assigned, purchased or leased, the fair market value of such real estate shall be determined by the averaging of at least three (3) appraisals by Mississippi members of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Such appraisals shall be paid for by the board.

The board shall not sell, convey, assign or lease any interest in real property which it has acquired from the State of Mississippi. There shall be no appraisal required for real property leased from the state for use in a district zoological park.

The board is hereby authorized to obtain abstracts and surveys, and to engage the services of attorneys to conduct the above described transactions. The board is authorized to obtain title insurance on property purchased if, in the opinion of the board, the best interests of the zoological district would be served.

(c) The board may conduct research studies and programs, collect and analyze data and prepare reports, maps, charts and other information relating to the zoological park and garden, or any wild or domestic animals, or may contract for any of such services without complying with the requirements of competitive bidding.

(d) The board may appoint an advisory committee consisting of persons who are members of zoological societies or who have shown a background or interest in such societies or zoo management.

(e) The board may accept and use gifts, grants or contributions from any source.

(f) The board may enact regulations governing the efficient protection of the zoological park and garden and related facilities and the conduct of persons entering therein.

(g) The board shall comply with all state and federal laws and any rules or regulations prescribed by any agency of the state and federal government relating to the quarantine, transportation, examination, habitation, care and treatment of wild animals.

(h) The board shall have all powers necessary or convenient to discharge the duties imposed upon it by law, and to operate the zoological park and garden in the manner which will best serve the public.

(i) The board shall report to the governing authorities of the participating municipalities and the board of supervisors of participating counties each year on the activities of the board and the operation of the zoological park and garden. These entities shall evaluate the activities of the board and the operation of the zoological park and garden.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-23
Status: in_force

At the discretion of the board of directors of the district, any bonds provided for in Section 55-19-17 may be further secured by a trust agreement between the board of directors and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having powers of a trust company within or without the state. Any such trust agreement or any resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the right and remedies of the bondholders as are reasonable and proper and not in violation of law. The trust agreement may contain provision for the issuance of additional bonds for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter which shall be secured by the revenues pledged thereunder for such bonds to the extent provided therein. The trust agreement may include provisions to the effect that if there is any default in the payment of principal or interest on any of said bonds, any court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer the properties and facilities of the district, including the authority to sell or make contracts for the sale of any services, facilities or commodities of the district or to renew such contracts, subject to the approval of the court appointing said receiver; and with the power to provide for the payment of such bonds outstanding, or the payment of operating expenses, and to apply the income and revenues to the payment of said bonds and interest thereon in accordance with the resolution of the board of directors authorizing the issuance of such bonds and said trust agreement. The fee for the services of any corporate trustee shall not exceed the normal charges for acting as paying agent plus any additional amount or amounts allowed by the court as the reasonable value of services rendered by the corporate trustee upon default in the payment of principal and interest on the bonds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 11-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-15
Status: in_force

The commission and the county and municipalities cooperating under this chapter shall have authority to adopt such regulations and ordinances they deem proper and necessary to carry out its provisions and to regulate the use of such parkway.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 23-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-19
Status: in_force

Prior to July 1, 1989, the commission shall contract with the University of Mississippi Medical Center for provision by the medical center of funds in an amount reasonable and necessary to provide the following maintenance of parking facilities at the stadium:

(a) Adequate lighting;

(b) Routine care of the parking surface;

(c) Long-term resurfacing of any parking area utilized by medical center employees, students and patients; and

(d) Security.

In consideration of the funds provided by the medical center, the University of Mississippi Medical Center students, employees, patients and visitors, and all other state employees, will be exempt from payment of any fees imposed by the commission for the use of the parking facilities at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium when there are no special events being held on the stadium grounds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-57 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-57
Status: in_force

This chapter, without reference to any other chapter or statute, shall be deemed to be full and complete authority for the establishment of the bridge and park commission of the municipality or of the county, for the performance of any of the powers and duties granted or imposed upon such commission or its officials, and for the issuance of bonds, as provided in this chapter. None of the present restrictions or requirements, additions or limitations of the law applicable to the issuance or sale of bonds by political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Mississippi shall apply to the issuance and sale of bonds under this chapter. No proceedings shall be required for the execution of any of the purposes of this chapter or for the issuance of any bonds pursuant to this chapter other than those provided for and required herein. All powers necessary to be exercised by the governing authorities of the municipality and/or the governing authorities of the county and by the bridge and park commission or its officers or members, in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, are hereby conferred.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-27
Status: in_force

All bonds and interest coupons issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 shall be and are hereby declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and in exercising the powers granted by Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , the board and/or State Bond Commission shall not be required to and need not comply with the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Such bonds and income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the State of Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 11-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-21
Status: in_force

Any improvements placed on any leased land or other land in which the public ownership is less than a fee title shall remain public property and upon expiration of the public right may be removed.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31
Status: in_force

Before each annual meeting, and at any other time when requested by the governor, said commission shall make a full, detailed and complete report of its actions, including an accounting of any receipts and expenditure of funds. Said commission shall at all times keep its records subject to public inspection. Said commission shall also outline a program for the ensuing year, and make recommendations for the accomplishments of its objects and purposes. None of the funds that may be donated or received by said commission shall be used or expended as compensation for any of said commissioners, but said funds may be used to pay the actual expenses of the commissioners while engaged in official business of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-21
Status: in_force

The Highway Commission is hereby authorized to call upon the attorney general, or any district attorney in his district, or any county attorney in his county, to assist in the preparation and trial of any condemnation suit for right-of-way for the Natchez Trace, and it is further authorized to pay the actual and necessary traveling expenses of any such officer assisting in any such suit.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-11
Status: in_force

The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of the lands and facilities under its supervision. The commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 , relating to the property described in such section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-25
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County, the Building Commission is authorized at one (1) time or from time to time to petition by resolution to the State Bond Commission for the issuance of negotiable bonds of the State of Mississippi by the State Bond Commission to provide funds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of enlarging and renovating the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in accordance with the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 . The amounts of bonds issued shall not exceed an aggregate sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00).

The principal of and the interest on such bonds shall be payable from the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Bond Sinking Fund, hereby created in the State Treasury, in the manner hereinafter set forth. Such bonds shall bear date or dates, be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such rate or rates, be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Mississippi, shall mature absolutely at such time or times, be redeemable prior to maturity at such time or times and upon such terms, with or without premium, shall bear such registration privileges, and shall be substantially in such form, all as shall be determined by resolution of the State Bond Commission. Provided, however, that such bonds shall mature or otherwise be retired in annual installments beginning not more than five (5) years from date thereof and extending not more than twenty-five (25) years from date thereof. Such bonds shall be signed by the Chairman of the State Bond Commission, or by his facsimile signature, and the official seal of the State Bond Commission shall be affixed thereto, attested by the Secretary of the State Bond Commission. The interest coupons to be attached to such bonds may be executed by the facsimile signatures of said officers. Whenever any such bonds shall have been signed by the officials herein designated to sign the bonds, who were in the office at the time of such signing but who may have ceased to be such officers prior to the sale and delivery of such bonds, or who may not have been in office on the date such bonds may bear, the signatures of such officers upon such bonds and coupons shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes and have the same effect as if the person so officially signing such bonds had remained in office until the delivery of the same to the purchaser, or had been in office on the date such bonds may bear.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1
Status: in_force

(1) The board of supervisors of one or more counties and the governing authorities of one or more municipalities located within participating counties are hereby authorized to act jointly in the establishment of a Rails-To-Trails Recreational District (hereinafter in this chapter “district”) by spreading upon their minutes a resolution establishing such a district. The boundaries of the district shall be defined by a general description in the resolution.

(2) A district shall be established for the purpose of utilizing available railroad rights-of-way as public recreational trails or as interim trails for rail banking as set forth in Section 8(d) of the National Trails Systems Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) ), and a district may acquire by gift or purchase, title to or any lesser interest in, such available railroad right-of-way.

(3) Districts may by gift or purchase acquire title to, or any lesser interest in, any areas abutting the rights-of-way of acquired railroad rights-of-way which are or may be needed for the construction of trail-user support facilities. Easements and rights-of-way upon, over, under, along or across any land the fee title of which has been acquired by a district for a trail project may be granted by such district so long as the use of the easement or right-of-way does not interfere with the use of the land as a trails project and only after such grant shall have been first approved by the counties and municipalities participating in the district.

(4) A district may accept funds from any source, public or private, for the purpose of acquiring lands and planning, constructing, operating and maintaining trails under the provisions of this chapter. Districts may also execute contractual agreements with the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks or with any existing water district having jurisdiction in the counties or parts of counties comprising a district by which the department or water district will assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a trail developed under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / Section 24-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-7
Status: in_force

After the members of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission have been appointed and qualified as set forth in Section 55-24-3 et seq. , they shall meet, on or before August 19, 2016, at quarters provided for them by Harrison County after giving not less than ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of such meeting by registered mail, postage prepaid and electronic mail directed to each appointed member of such commission as provided to the Secretary of State at the time of his qualification, and posting bond. At such meeting a quorum shall be four (4) commissioners, and a majority of those members attending shall elect a president and secretary, both of whom shall be members of said commission, and adopt such rules and regulations as may govern the time and place for holding subsequent meetings, regular and special, and other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.

The commission is further authorized to obtain office equipment, supplies, furniture, furnishings, equipment, and other facilities necessary to administer the affairs and duties of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31
Status: in_force

Before each annual meeting, and at any other time when requested by the governor, said commission shall make a full, detailed and complete report of its actions, including an accounting of any receipts and expenditure of funds. Said commission shall at all times keep its records subject to public inspection. Said commission shall also outline a program for the ensuing year, and make recommendations for the accomplishments of its objects and purposes. None of the funds that may be donated or received by said commission shall be used or expended as compensation for any of said commissioners, but said funds may be used to pay the actual expenses of the commissioners while engaged in official business of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-13
Status: in_force

The bridge and park commission shall have the power, among others, in the case of the municipal agency, to acquire for park, recreational, harbor development and other similar purposes, by the exercise of eminent domain or otherwise, and by gift, grant or purchase, for any purpose of this chapter, an island or islands, in whole or in part, situated in the Gulf of Mexico or in the Mississippi Sound, and lying within three leagues of the nearest point of the corporate limits of the municipality involved; and, in the case of the county agency, to acquire for park, recreational, harbor development and other similar purposes by the exercise of eminent domain or otherwise, and by gift, grant or purchase, for any purpose of this chapter, an island or islands, in whole or in part, situated in the Gulf of Mexico or in the Mississippi Sound, and lying within the boundaries of the county involved.

Said commission shall have the power to acquire, by eminent domain, gift, grant or purchase, such portion or portions of such island or islands as it may find to be needed for use in developing and financing the public improvements set forth in this chapter. Prior to the acquisition of any such real estate, the commission shall, by resolution spread upon its minutes, find, determine and adjudicate that the property to be so acquired is needed to aid in the financing of the improvements under this chapter.

Any such commission which has acquired an island or islands, in whole or in part, adjacent to any submerged lands belonging to the State of Mississippi may purchase from the State of Mississippi a sufficient amount of such submerged lands to be reclaimed and added to such island or islands to be used, and developed for the purposes provided in this chapter. The state land commissioner, with the approval of the attorney general and the governor, is hereby authorized and empowered to sell and convey such submerged lands to such commission and to issue the state's patent thereto. Said commission shall have the power to dredge, fill in and reclaim submerged lands adjacent to any such island or islands and to develop and utilize the same for any of the purposes set forth in this chapter, including the financing of the authorized public improvements. However, no normal or natural channel shall be obstructed so as to interfere with the normal navigation therein, it being the purpose and intention of this chapter to authorize the use and development of shallow bottoms and shoal waters in the areas herein set out for the purpose of filling and reclaiming same for the purposes herein set forth and where said bottoms are not susceptible to reasonable navigation at all times as a practical matter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-27
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of Claiborne County, Mississippi, and the mayor and board of aldermen of the town of Port Gibson, Mississippi, are hereby authorized to make donations to the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission, to be used for the acquisition, establishment or maintenance of said Grand Gulf Military Area as an historical park.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-27
Status: in_force

All bonds and interest coupons issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 shall be and are hereby declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and in exercising the powers granted by Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , the board and/or State Bond Commission shall not be required to and need not comply with the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Such bonds and income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the State of Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-20
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20
Status: in_force

The Mississippi Transportation Commission is authorized to acquire by purchase or eminent domain the right-of-way and scenic easements it considers appropriate to complete the terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Natchez, Mississippi, and to transfer such right-of-way to the United States of America for the construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-9
Status: in_force

If the election for a tax levy as set out in Section 55-19-7 fails in any of the four (4) counties in which a part of the Bienville Recreational District lies, then that county is no longer a member, and the clerk of the board of supervisors of that county shall so advise the governor and the secretary of state of its removal. Since each of the four (4) said counties is essential to the district, the district shall be dissolved automatically upon the removal of any one (1) of such counties. However, the district may maintain the organization outlined in Section 55-19-5 for a period of two (2) years after such dissolution but its activities shall be limited to that of perfecting a district with four (4) permanent member counties.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-5
Status: in_force

Said commission is authorized, empowered and directed to make a careful study and examination of the battlefields of Brice's Cross Roads and Tupelo (or Harrisburg), located in Lee County, Mississippi; to identify and establish the lines of Confederate soldiers, especially those from the state of Mississippi, their various maneuvers and positions, and whenever possible, to make authoritative publication of same; and to designate such historic, memorable spots with markers, monuments or other suitable means of identification.

Said commissioners will cooperate with similar commissioners that may be appointed by the legislatures of Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky, these four states furnishing practically all the Confederate troops engaged in both battles. Said commission is authorized to receive any contributions in money or donations of land that might be made by patriotic citizens to carry out the objects and purposes of Sections 55-15-1 through 55-15-7 ; to make expenditures necessary to publish authoritative accounts of said battles; to erect suitable markers; to acquire options or titles to parts or all of said battlefields; and to hold same in the name and for the benefit of the State of Mississippi, all to the end that these sacred, blood-stained battlefields may be ultimately established and permanently maintained as memorial parks in everlasting honor to the heroism of the Confederate soldiers participating in said conflicts and as historic areas for the benefit of future generations.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 11-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-17
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of Harrison County and the municipalities of Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian, through their governing authorities, are hereby authorized to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and to appropriate and expend funds for that purpose out of any general fund or general improvement funds.

They may do all things and make such expenditures they may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and may permit the use of their machinery and workmen for that purpose.

The commission and Board of Supervisors of Harrison County are authorized to apply for and accept funds from the United States Government and any of its departments or agencies, and to expend the same in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-20
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20
Status: in_force

The Mississippi Transportation Commission is authorized to acquire by purchase or eminent domain the right-of-way and scenic easements it considers appropriate to complete the terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Natchez, Mississippi, and to transfer such right-of-way to the United States of America for the construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-21
Status: in_force

The Building Commission is hereby authorized and empowered, in addition to all other powers and duties of such commission, to enlarge and renovate the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in order to provide for a modern stadium having a seating capacity of approximately sixty-two thousand seven hundred thirty-one (62,731) persons, such authority to be conditioned upon a contribution by Hinds County, Mississippi, to the Building Commission of a sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for such enlargement and renovation. The parking facilities shall not be extended any farther to the east than as the facilities existed on January 1, 1996. Further, the portion of the state-owned property on which the stadium and parking facilities are located, except the property west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street, that was undeveloped as of January 1, 1996, shall remain undeveloped unless the Legislature enacts legislation approving the development of such property. The portion of the state-owned property on which the stadium is located that is west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street may be developed to provide parking facilities for the Mississippi Department of Transportation offices located on North West Street. The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 , relating to the property described in such section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-43 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-43
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, corporation or association placing or erecting any advertisements or advertising structures or any junkyard along the Natchez Trace Parkway in violation of Sections 55-13-33 through 55-13-45 or any rule or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition thereto, the State Highway Department may seek injunctive relief in the chancery court of the county in which the nonconforming advertising is located and require the advertising to conform to the provisions of Sections 55-13-33 through 55-13-45 and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant hereto, or require the removal of the nonconforming outdoor advertising.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 11-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-11
Status: in_force

The commission shall have authority to advertise for bids for the purchase of any materials or things and for letting contracts for furnishing any labor and material for carrying out plans that may be approved for the beautification and landscaping of any part of said parkway. No purchase or contract which is to be paid out of county funds, shall be final or any such contract binding upon the county, until accepted by the board of supervisors by order spread upon their minutes. Any such purchase or contracts that are to be paid for out of funds provided by any other governmental department shall be made and accepted in such manner that may be approved by the governmental department providing such funds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-20
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20
Status: in_force

The Mississippi Transportation Commission is authorized to acquire by purchase or eminent domain the right-of-way and scenic easements it considers appropriate to complete the terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Natchez, Mississippi, and to transfer such right-of-way to the United States of America for the construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-37 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 23-37
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-37
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer is hereby authorized, without further process of law, to certify to the State Fiscal Management Board the necessity for warrants, and the State Fiscal Management Board is hereby authorized and directed to issue such warrants payable out of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Bond Sinking Fund authorized by Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 for such purpose, in such amounts as may be necessary to pay when due the principal of and interest on all bonds issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 ; and the State Treasurer shall forward the necessary amount to the designated place or places of payment of said bonds in ample time to discharge such bonds, or the interest thereon, on the due dates thereof.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 11-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-7
Status: in_force

The commission shall have and is hereby vested with full authority and jurisdiction to create a public parkway of the area, or any part thereof, in Harrison County, Mississippi, extending from Point Cadet on the east to Third Street in Henderson's Point addition on the west, lying between the presently existing and used public highway extending through and across said county known as Front Street, or U.S. Highway No. 90, and the road protection or seawall right-of-way. The commission shall have authority to acquire by purchase, gift or other means, the title to any part of said land or to acquire easements or leases to same, or to acquire the right to use any part of such land by any other form of agreement that may be agreed upon between the commission and the landowner, either in perpetuity or for a term of years. The board of supervisors may, in its discretion, appropriate funds to acquire such rights or titles.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve the State Highway Department of any maintenance along such public parkway which it has the statutory duty to perform.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-29 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 19-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-29
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the Bienville Recreational District shall be, and it is authorized, to receive and disburse any and all state, federal and private gifts, grants and bequests, including personal, real and mixed properties. However, said board shall not receive or disburse any funds from the avails of the tax levy provided in Section 55-19-7 or from the avails of any bonds issued or sold under the provisions of Section 55-19-17 until all of the original and necessary four (4) counties have agreed to levy the tax and the creation and organization of the Bienville Recreational District has been ratified as provided in Section 55-19-11 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-37 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 19-37
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-37
Status: in_force

The district shall have authority to act jointly with other political subdivisions of the state and agencies, commissions and instrumentalities, and with the federal government and other agencies thereof, in the performance of the purposes and services authorized in this chapter, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the directors.

The board of directors of the district shall have the authority to negotiate and contract with the secretary of the army under the provisions of Public Law 653, 85th Congress, or other applicable law or regulation written pursuant thereto.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 24-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-17
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds from the tax authorized under the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 863, Local and Private Laws of 1987, shall be paid to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Trust Fund. The fund shall be used for the operational, maintenance, replacement and capital expenses of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, as hereinafter provided and managed as provided in subsection (2) of this section. Amounts on deposit in the fund shall be invested in interest-bearing accounts or approved securities to include, but not limited to, U.S. Treasury bills and U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, federal agency securities or federal mortgage-backed securities guaranteed as to repayment of principal by the federal government or an agency of the federal government, certificates of deposits fully covered by insurance administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or covered by pledge securities, repurchase agreements and short-term money market funds invested in U.S. government and U.S. government agencies. All interest income earned on the fund shall be paid into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Operating Fund. The principal amount deposited into the fund from the proceeds of the special taxes authorized by Chapter 863, Laws of 1987 shall not be withdrawn from the trust for any purpose whatsoever except as provided for in subsection (2) of this section. The interest earned on the fund may also be used for debt service for capital improvements or expansion or for payment of expenses for operations, maintenance and replacement of capital improvements.

(2) From and after July 1, 2016, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Trust Fund shall be administered by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors may expend monies in the fund upon recommendation of the commission, without state appropriation, for the purpose of repairs, restorations, debt service expense and capital improvements to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. From and after July 1, 2016, until February 16, 2018, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors shall not expend more than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Trust Fund; however, from and after February 16, 2018, the board of supervisors is authorized to expend any or all of the remaining monies in such trust fund upon recommendation of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 23-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-19
Status: in_force

Prior to July 1, 1989, the commission shall contract with the University of Mississippi Medical Center for provision by the medical center of funds in an amount reasonable and necessary to provide the following maintenance of parking facilities at the stadium:

(a) Adequate lighting;

(b) Routine care of the parking surface;

(c) Long-term resurfacing of any parking area utilized by medical center employees, students and patients; and

(d) Security.

In consideration of the funds provided by the medical center, the University of Mississippi Medical Center students, employees, patients and visitors, and all other state employees, will be exempt from payment of any fees imposed by the commission for the use of the parking facilities at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium when there are no special events being held on the stadium grounds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-89 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-89
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-89
Status: in_force

The county park commission is authorized to insure all property against loss by fire and tornado, and to carry property damage and other miscellaneous casualty insurance, as in the discretion of said commission may be deemed proper, and pay premiums therefor out of the funds appropriated by the board of supervisors or revenues derived in the operation of such parks.

The conduct of business and all purchases and contracts made and entered into by a park commission created under Sections 55-9-81 through 55-9-93 shall be governed by the provisions of Title 19, Chapter 13, Mississippi Code of 1972 . They shall purchase all supplies for said parks, in the manner now provided by law for the purchase of such supplies by the board of supervisors, and shall issue vouchers in payment therefor. They shall report quarterly to the board of supervisors of the county all their doings and transactions of any kind whatsoever, and shall make a complete statement of the financial condition of such park commission at the end of each quarter, and shall annually make a detailed statement covering the entire management and operation of said parks, and may make any recommendations which they may have for further development of such parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-17
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized to establish penalties for tow-away or impoundment charges for individual or corporate owners of vehicles violating such rules and regulations; and such other general rules and regulations as may be reasonably necessary.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-63 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-63
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-63
Status: repealed

Sections 55-15-51 through 55-15-62, Mississippi Code of 1972 , which create and empower the Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission, are repealed on July 1, 2016.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-63 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-63
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-63
Status: repealed

Sections 55-15-51 through 55-15-62, Mississippi Code of 1972 , which create and empower the Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission, are repealed on July 1, 2016.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-39 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-39
Status: in_force

Any such bonds authorized by Section 55-7-33 shall be authorized by a resolution adopted by the bridge and park commission, shall bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding, however, six percent (6%) per annum, shall be in such denomination or denominations, shall be payable both as to principal and interest at such place or places and shall mature at such time or times not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof, all as may be provided by such resolution. If so specified in such resolution, such bonds may be redeemable prior to their respective maturities with or without premium and on such notice as shall be provided for by such resolution. Such bonds may be sold at public or private sale for such price or prices as the commission shall determine, provided the interest cost to maturity of the money received from any issue of said bonds or other obligations shall not exceed six percent (6%) per annum. If any such bonds are sold at less than par, then the price to be paid therefor shall be such that the interest cost to the commission on the money actually received for such bonds shall not exceed six percent (6%) per annum computed to their absolute maturity according to standard bond value tables. Such bonds shall be executed in such a manner as may be directed in the resolution which authorized the bonds. Interest coupons to be attached to such bonds may be executed by facsimile signatures.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county or the governing authorities of any municipality which become a part of a district may levy a tax upon all taxable property in the county or municipality for the support and maintenance of the district in an amount not to exceed one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill. Any county or municipality which desires to remain a part of such district shall levy each year beginning the second year after joining the district a tax for the support and maintenance of the district of not less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill or such county or municipality will not remain a part of the district. Should any county or municipality desire to appropriate an equivalent sum from the general fund, or other available funds, the levying of the tax provided herein shall not be mandatory.

Should the board of directors of any such district determine that a tax levy of less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill on the property of the counties and municipalities comprising the district would be sufficient to maintain and operate the district for the forthcoming fiscal year, such determination shall, by resolution, be spread upon the minutes of the board and shall recite the amount of tax levy which will suffice. A certified copy of such resolution shall be delivered to the clerks for the board of supervisors of the counties and municipal authorities affected thereby; and, thereafter, the board of supervisors and the governing authorities may for the forthcoming year levy a tax of no less than that declared to be sufficient in such resolution without losing their qualifications as members of the district.

Any tax levy made under the provisions of this section shall be used exclusively for the support and maintenance of the district and shall be made by the board of supervisors and municipal governing authorities at the time and in the manner that other tax levies are made. The revenues provided for in this chapter shall not, under any circumstances, be commingled with other funds of counties or municipalities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-3
Status: in_force

Sections 55-23-3 through 55-23-11 may be cited as “The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 19-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-17
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the district is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow money or issue bonds of the district for the purpose of paying the costs of acquiring, owning, constructing, operating, repairing and maintaining the projects and works specified herein, including related facilities, and including all financing and financial advisory charges, interest during construction, engineering, architectural, legal and other expenses incidental to and necessary for the foregoing or for the carrying out of any power conferred by this chapter. Said board of directors is authorized and empowered to borrow money and issue bonds at such times and in such amounts as shall be provided for by resolution of the said board of directors, not to exceed the limitation prescribed in Section 55-19-19 . All such bonds so issued by said district shall be secured solely by a pledge of the avails of the two (2) mills ad valorem tax levy provided for in Section 55-19-7 , or so much thereof as may be necessary therefore, and of the net revenues as hereinafter defined, or so much thereof as may be necessary therefor. Such bonds shall not constitute general obligations of the State of Mississippi, but of the counties comprising said district and such bonds shall be secured by a pledge of the full faith, credit and resources of said district and of said counties jointly and severally. Bonds of the district shall not be included in computing any present or future debt limit of any county in such district under any present or future law. “Revenues” as used in this chapter shall mean all charges, rentals, tolls, rates, gifts, grants, tax proceeds, monies and all other funds coming into the possession of the district by virtue of the provisions of this chapter, except the proceeds from the sale of bonds issued thereunder, and except the avails of not to exceed the two-mill ad valorem tax levy provided for in Section 55-19-7 . “Net revenues” as used in this chapter shall mean the revenues after payment of costs and expenses of operation and maintenance of the activities and related facilities of the district.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 5-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-5
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county within the State of Mississippi through which or adjoining which the United States government or any of its agencies desires to construct a roadway or a roadway and parkway in connection therewith, shall have full power to donate such rights of way, together with scenic easements of such additional lands as may be required by the United States government, for the purpose of constructing such roadway or roadway and parkway. Any and all counties in the State of Mississippi are authorized to receive by donation, gift, will or purchase with county funds, any and all necessary lands, rights of way or scenic easements, and after the acquisition of such lands, rights of way or scenic easements may, by resolution or deed or other authorization of the board of supervisors of such county, convey same to the United States or to such subordinate agency of the United States as may be required for the establishment of such roadway or roadway and parkway.

The board of supervisors of any county in the State of Mississippi is hereby expressly vested with the power of eminent domain to condemn for public use as a public park and for scenic easement all lands adjoining such public park or parkway and for road or roadways and to acquire title to all or any part of the lands which such board of supervisors may deem necessary for the purposes of complying with the requirements of the United States government in the establishment of any national roadway or roadway and parkway through the State of Mississippi. Such right of condemnation shall include the right to condemn houses, outbuildings, orchards, yards, gardens and other improvements on such lands. Said board of supervisors is authorized to acquire all or any right, title or interest in and to all or any part of such lands and the improvements thereon by the right of eminent domain in condemnation proceedings or by gift, devise, purchase or any other lawful means for the transfer of title. Such condemnation proceedings shall be carried out and executed as are condemnation proceedings by the highway department of the State of Mississippi as authorized under the laws of the State of Mississippi.

The United States government, or any of its subsidiary agencies, shall have complete control and supervision, severally or in connection with any county or counties in the State of Mississippi or with the highway department of the State of Mississippi, with full power and authority to locate, relocate, widen, alter, change, straighten, construct or reconstruct roads or rights of way, parkways or lands covered by scenic easements on any federal parkway, highway or trace being constructed by the United States government or any of its subsidiary subdivisions or severally or jointly with any county or counties in the State of Mississippi or with the state highway department of the State of Mississippi and shall have full and complete authority for the making of all contracts, surveys, plans and specifications and estimates for the location, laying out, widening, straightening, altering, changing, constructing, reconstructing and maintaining and securing rights of way therefor of any and all such highways, parkways, and scenic easements and shall further have the right to authorize its employees and agents to enter upon property for such purposes. The said United States government severally and any county or counties in the State of Mississippi and the said highway department, either jointly or severally, is further authorized and empowered to obtain and pay for rights of way to such width and extent as may be necessary to meet the requirement of the United States government for the construction and building of new parkway or roadway or scenic highway in the State of Mississippi. Such political authorities, either jointly or severally shall have the right to condemn or acquire by gift or purchase lands necessary for the building and maintenance of said roadway, parkway or trace.

In event that said political authority or authorities so acting, either jointly or severally, shall be unable to agree with the owners of land necessary for widening any existing public highways which shall be used as a part of said national roadway or parkway or for the building of said roadway or parkway or for the laying out of any public highway or parkway in connection therewith or changing the route of an existing public highway, then the said political authority or authorities, either jointly or severally, aforesaid, shall be authorized to condemn any land needed for any of said purposes. The proceedings to acquire such lands by condemnation shall be in conformity with the statute on the subject of eminent domain under the laws of the State of Mississippi, the power of eminent domain being hereby expressly conferred upon said political subdivision or authorities for that purpose.

Such proceedings shall take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest in all courts and shall be given preference to the end that construction and reconstructions of highways and parkways may not be unreasonably delayed, but the same may be fully expedited. The amount of such compensation and damages, if any, awarded to the owner in such proceedings shall be paid by the respective counties in which the lands obtained for such highway or parkway may be located unless funds are otherwise provided by the State of Mississippi for the acquisition of such lands.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31
Status: in_force

Before each annual meeting, and at any other time when requested by the governor, said commission shall make a full, detailed and complete report of its actions, including an accounting of any receipts and expenditure of funds. Said commission shall at all times keep its records subject to public inspection. Said commission shall also outline a program for the ensuing year, and make recommendations for the accomplishments of its objects and purposes. None of the funds that may be donated or received by said commission shall be used or expended as compensation for any of said commissioners, but said funds may be used to pay the actual expenses of the commissioners while engaged in official business of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be called the “Mississippi Zoological Park and Garden District Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 24-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-5
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the duties of the office, each appointed member of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission shall take and subscribe to the oath of office required by Section 268 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi , and shall enter into and give bond to be approved by the Secretary of State of the State of Mississippi in the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties. Such bond shall be payable to the State of Mississippi, and in the event of a breach thereof, suit may be brought by the State of Mississippi for the benefit of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 17-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-5
Status: in_force

The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall appoint, with the approval of the special advisory committee for the International Gardens of Mississippi, as established by Section 55-17-3 , a Park Director of the International Gardens of Mississippi, who shall have administrative and supervisory authority of said gardens, under the general supervision and direction of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-53 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-53
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-53
Status: in_force

In connection with the exercise of the right and authority granted under the terms of this chapter, any municipality involved shall have the right to incorporate the island or islands aforesaid, in whole or in part, into the municipality in the same manner and upon compliance with the same conditions precedent now provided by statute for the incorporation of adjacent lands into municipalities in this state.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-39 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 19-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-39
Status: in_force

All construction contracts by the district where the amount of the contract shall exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) shall, and construction contracts of less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) may, be made upon at least three (3) weeks' public notice. Such notice shall be published once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper published in such county. The first publication of such notice shall be made not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date fixed in such notice for the receipt of bids, and the last publication shall be made not more than seven (7) days prior to such date. The notice shall state the thing to be done and invite sealed proposals, to be filed with the secretary of the district, to do the work. In all such cases, before the notice shall be published, plans and specifications for the work shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer and shall be filed with the secretary of the district and there remain. The board of directors of the district shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder who will comply with the terms imposed by such directors and enter into bond with sufficient sureties to be approved by the directors in such penalty as shall be fixed by the directors; but in no case shall such bond be less than the contract price, conditioned for the prompt, proper and efficient performance of the contract. Contracts of less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) may be negotiated; however, the board of directors shall invite and receive written proposals for the work from at least three contractors regularly engaged in the type of work involved.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1
Status: in_force

(1) The board of supervisors of one or more counties and the governing authorities of one or more municipalities located within participating counties are hereby authorized to act jointly in the establishment of a Rails-To-Trails Recreational District (hereinafter in this chapter “district”) by spreading upon their minutes a resolution establishing such a district. The boundaries of the district shall be defined by a general description in the resolution.

(2) A district shall be established for the purpose of utilizing available railroad rights-of-way as public recreational trails or as interim trails for rail banking as set forth in Section 8(d) of the National Trails Systems Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) ), and a district may acquire by gift or purchase, title to or any lesser interest in, such available railroad right-of-way.

(3) Districts may by gift or purchase acquire title to, or any lesser interest in, any areas abutting the rights-of-way of acquired railroad rights-of-way which are or may be needed for the construction of trail-user support facilities. Easements and rights-of-way upon, over, under, along or across any land the fee title of which has been acquired by a district for a trail project may be granted by such district so long as the use of the easement or right-of-way does not interfere with the use of the land as a trails project and only after such grant shall have been first approved by the counties and municipalities participating in the district.

(4) A district may accept funds from any source, public or private, for the purpose of acquiring lands and planning, constructing, operating and maintaining trails under the provisions of this chapter. Districts may also execute contractual agreements with the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks or with any existing water district having jurisdiction in the counties or parts of counties comprising a district by which the department or water district will assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a trail developed under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-7
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall annually elect a chairman from among its members and such other officers as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties. It shall appoint a director to serve at its pleasure, and who shall be chosen solely on the basis of his training, experience and other qualifications in the field of zoo management. The director shall act as executive secretary of the board and appoint administrative officers and employees of the board with the approval of the board. With the approval of the board he shall exercise the powers and duties set forth in Section 55-21-9 .

(2) The board shall meet at such times and places as it may determine. Each voting member of the board shall be paid a per diem compensation of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($22.50) and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his duties in the same manner as other state employees and officers are reimbursed for such expenses.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-41
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, shall not limit or restrict the powers granted by this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 19-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-31
Status: in_force

The ad valorem tax levies from the member counties shall be made, assessed and collected in the manner provided by general law for other county tax levies. The gross proceeds thereof shall be transmitted by county warrant from time to time to the secretary-treasurer of the district who shall forthwith deposit the same in one or more public depositories within the district which the board of directors is authorized to establish in the manner now provided by law for the selection of county depositories.

The board of directors shall make no expenditure until an annual budget for the operation of the district has been approved by the legislature after consideration by and upon recommendation of the legislative budget office.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-33 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-33
Status: in_force

The directors and all employees having responsibilities for the fiscal affairs of the district shall be covered by a reasonable blanket bond, the premium on which shall be paid from any funds available to the district.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-43 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-43
Status: in_force

The Building Commission may employ competent architects, engineers and other qualified agents to prepare plans, specifications and such other data as may be necessary to enable it to carry out the purposes of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 in a manner consistent with sound construction principles. When the plans and specifications have been approved and accepted by the Building Commission, contracts for the various phases of construction shall then be let by the Building Commission in the manner provided by law to competent and responsible firms or individuals whose work shall proceed under the constant inspection of a reliable and competent inspector to be furnished for that purpose by the State Building Commission. All expenses incurred in the enlargement and renovation under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 shall be paid from the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Construction Fund created herein. The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 , relating to the property described in such section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 21-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5
Status: in_force

Such zoological park district established as provided for in Section 55-21-3 shall establish a district zoological park and garden board which shall supervise and control the zoological park. The district zoological park and garden board, hereinafter referred to as the board, shall consist of three (3) representatives from each participating county. Each member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the entity he represents for a term of six (6) years and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-5
Status: in_force

When each of the boards of supervisors of the four (4) counties wherein the Bienville National Forest lands lie has adopted a resolution for the creation of the Bienville Recreational District as provided in Section 55-19-3 , the respective boards of supervisors shall appoint a person of good general reputation and sound business judgment to the board of directors for a four-year term, such term commencing at a date certain to be mutually agreed upon by the four (4) boards of supervisors. The Governor of the State of Mississippi within sixty (60) days after creation of the district shall appoint two (2) members from the district-at-large to the board of directors for terms of four (4) years.

The clerk of each of the respective boards of supervisors and the governor shall advise the secretary of state of their appointees, and a commission shall be issued to all directors by the secretary of state.

All of the directors shall meet within sixty (60) days from the effective date of the commissions of the county directors in the courthouse of one (1) of the member counties at the time and place designated by the secretary of state of the State of Mississippi, and shall take and subscribe to the general oath of office as set forth in Section 268 of the state constitution and thereafter file said oath with the secretary of state.

The directors shall organize at said meeting by electing a president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer for one-year terms from among the directors present. This initial meeting of the board of directors and all subsequent meetings shall be a public record where official minutes of all proceedings shall be accurately and safely kept by the secretary of the board of directors of the district.

All members of the board of directors shall be entitled to twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($22.50) per diem not to exceed twenty-three (23) days in a fiscal year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-87 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-87
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-87
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this subsection, unless context of use clearly requires otherwise:

(a) “ Department ” means the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.

(b) “ Eligible foster parent ” means an individual licensed by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to operate a foster home to provide residential care to a child in the department's custody.

(c) “ Eligible child agency ” means a child-placing agency or a residential child-caring agency licensed by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services as set forth in Section 43-15-107 .

(d) “ State Park ” shall mean any land operated by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for the purpose of providing outdoor recreational activities and enjoyment for the citizens of the State of Mississippi and for the purpose of attracting visitors to the state.

(2) An eligible foster parent, including his or her spouse, foster children, biological children or any other member of his or her direct household, or the staff of an eligible child agency together with the children placed with the agency, as applicable, shall be allowed free admission to any state park in this state upon showing the appropriate license/certificate issued by the department.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-13
Status: in_force

Whenever the Governor of the State of Mississippi and the Highway Commission shall deem it to the best interest of the State of Mississippi to proceed to purchase additional right-of-way for the Natchez Trace Parkway so that such rights of way may be available for any contemplated or proposed appropriation to be made by the United States government looking toward the completion of such Natchez Trace Parkway, then the Mississippi Highway Commission is authorized, directed and empowered to proceed to purchase such additional rights-of-way as the said Mississippi Highway Commission and the governor of the State of Mississippi may deem necessary. That the cost of such right-of-way for Natchez Trace Parkway, including the making of surveys and the preparation of plans and specifications and eminent domain proceedings and other necessary expenses shall be paid out of the proceeds of the funds made available for road construction under Laws, 1946, ch. 186, or out of funds made available to the state highway department out of the gasoline tax or out of any other funds made available for use by the State Highway Department, whether the same be for construction or maintenance or for any other purpose.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-33 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 19-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-33
Status: in_force

The directors and all employees having responsibilities for the fiscal affairs of the district shall be covered by a reasonable blanket bond, the premium on which shall be paid from any funds available to the district.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-19
Status: in_force

The coliseum commission, in addition to the moneys which may be received by it from the sale of bonds and from the collection of revenues, rents and earnings derived under the provisions of this chapter, shall have the authority to accept from any public or private agency, or from any individual, grants for or in aid of the construction of any planned development, or for the payment of bonds, and to receive and accept contributions from any source of money or property or other things of value to be held, used and applied only for the purposes for which such grants or contributions may be made.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5
Status: in_force

Such zoological park district established as provided for in Section 55-21-3 shall establish a district zoological park and garden board which shall supervise and control the zoological park. The district zoological park and garden board, hereinafter referred to as the board, shall consist of three (3) representatives from each participating county. Each member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the entity he represents for a term of six (6) years and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 23-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-23
Status: in_force

In keeping with the purposes of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County, Mississippi, is authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to transfer and deliver to the Building Commission a sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) out of any funds on hand or received by Hinds County.

When such funds are received by the Building Commission, they shall be deposited at interest in banks located in Hinds County according to the same formula used for the investment of excess state funds, and all interest accruing as a result thereof shall be returned to the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 13-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-17
Status: in_force

The Natchez Trace highway, parkway and scenic public parks to be constructed within the State of Mississippi is hereby made a part of the state highway system, and full jurisdiction over the same is hereby conferred upon the State Highway Commission for the purpose of assisting the agents and employees of the federal government in the making of surveys, the preparing of maps, both topographical and descriptive, the preparing of deeds, the purchasing of right of way, the filing of condemnation suits and the obtaining of right-of-way for said Natchez Trace.

The State Highway Commission is further authorized and empowered to make surveys, prepare maps, deeds and plats and to receive on behalf of and in the name of the State of Mississippi the fee simple title to any land necessary for the construction of the said Natchez Trace highway and parkway and to receive scenic easements through, over, on and across land necessary for scenic public parks along said Natchez Trace.

The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to obtain by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, any land which is necessary for the Natchez Trace highway, parkway and scenic public parks, and to pay for the same as provided in Section 55-13-19 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-59 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 5-59
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-59
Status: in_force

The commission shall be an affiliate of the National Commission and shall cooperate with and assist the National Commission in promoting interest in, and the development and use of, the Great River Road as designated by the Federal Bureau of Roads. The commission shall also serve in an advisory capacity to the Mississippi Highway Department. The chairman of the commission shall be the Mississippi representative on the National Commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 19-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-13
Status: in_force

Other counties may become members of the district after the establishment of the district according to Sections 55-19-3 through 55-19-7 and 55-19-11 in the same manner but without regard to the time limits provided for the original and necessary four (4) counties to become member counties.

Provided, however, for membership in the district by other than the four (4) permanent counties, the millage requirements shall be no less than the following:

Counties with total assessed valuation above $60,000,000․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

1 / 2 mill

Counties with total assessed valuation of at least $30,000,000 and no more than $60,000,000

1 mill

Counties with total assessed valuation below $30,000,000․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

2 mills

Whenever such county becomes a member, the clerk of the board of supervisors of that county shall so advise the Secretary of State and forward the name and address of the director for said county. A commission will be issued to such director by the Secretary of State. The director shall then proceed to take and subscribe to his oath of office and thereby become a member of the board of directors with the same rights, responsibilities and privileges enjoyed by any other director.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-43 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-43
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, corporation or association placing or erecting any advertisements or advertising structures or any junkyard along the Natchez Trace Parkway in violation of Sections 55-13-33 through 55-13-45 or any rule or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition thereto, the State Highway Department may seek injunctive relief in the chancery court of the county in which the nonconforming advertising is located and require the advertising to conform to the provisions of Sections 55-13-33 through 55-13-45 and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant hereto, or require the removal of the nonconforming outdoor advertising.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-54 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-54
Status: in_force

There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the “State Parks Timber Management Endowment Fund.” The fund shall consist of all monies required to be deposited therein under the provisions of Section 55-3-53 . The principal of the fund shall remain inviolate and shall be invested as provided by law. Interest and income derived from investment of the principal of the fund may be expended by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, upon appropriation by the Legislature, only for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing, renovating or making improvements to real and personal property and facilities on any of the state parks under the jurisdiction and control of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-37 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-37
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-37
Status: in_force

Any ad valorem taxes levied each year by or for the benefit of any city, county, city and county, district, or other public corporation (hereinafter sometimes called “taxing agencies”), upon any real property which is acquired by the commission and leased or sold to private persons or corporations pursuant to Section 55-7-21 , after the date of acquisition of said real property by the commission, shall be divided as follows:

(1) Portion of taxes based on last assessment roll before acquisition of property by the commission. That portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate upon which the tax is levied each year by or for each of said taxing agencies upon the total sum of the assessed value of the taxable property acquired by the commission as shown upon the assessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such property by such taxing agency, last equalized prior to the date of acquisition by the commission, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies as taxes by or for said taxing agencies on all other property are paid (for the purpose of allocating taxes levied by or for any taxing agency or agencies which did not include the property acquired by the commission on the effective date or otherwise acquired, the assessment roll of the county last equalized on the date of acquisition by the commission shall be used in determining the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the project on said effective date); and

(2) Portion of taxes in excess of amount. That portion of said levied taxes each year in excess of such amount shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into a special fund of the commission to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds or securities issued by the commission pursuant to its authority under this chapter. Unless and until the total assessed valuation of the taxable property acquired by the commission exceeds the total assessed value of the taxable property as shown by the last equalized assessment roll referred to in paragraph No. (1) hereof, all of the taxes levied and collected upon the taxable property shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies. When said bonds or securities issued by the commission pursuant to its authority under this chapter have been paid, all moneys thereafter received from taxes upon the taxable property acquired by the commission shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies as taxes on all other property are paid.

In any proceedings for the issuance of any bonds or securities by the commission to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, any activities under this chapter, the portion of the taxes mentioned in paragraph No. (2), may be irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds or securities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 19-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-23
Status: in_force

At the discretion of the board of directors of the district, any bonds provided for in Section 55-19-17 may be further secured by a trust agreement between the board of directors and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having powers of a trust company within or without the state. Any such trust agreement or any resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the right and remedies of the bondholders as are reasonable and proper and not in violation of law. The trust agreement may contain provision for the issuance of additional bonds for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter which shall be secured by the revenues pledged thereunder for such bonds to the extent provided therein. The trust agreement may include provisions to the effect that if there is any default in the payment of principal or interest on any of said bonds, any court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer the properties and facilities of the district, including the authority to sell or make contracts for the sale of any services, facilities or commodities of the district or to renew such contracts, subject to the approval of the court appointing said receiver; and with the power to provide for the payment of such bonds outstanding, or the payment of operating expenses, and to apply the income and revenues to the payment of said bonds and interest thereon in accordance with the resolution of the board of directors authorizing the issuance of such bonds and said trust agreement. The fee for the services of any corporate trustee shall not exceed the normal charges for acting as paying agent plus any additional amount or amounts allowed by the court as the reasonable value of services rendered by the corporate trustee upon default in the payment of principal and interest on the bonds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-71 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-71
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-71
Status: in_force

The executive director is designated as the authorized representative of the State of Mississippi under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, and the executive director is hereby directed to utilize the plan specified in Section 55-3-69 in carrying out the authority vested in said office, it being the intention that any action taken by the authorized representative be pursuant to and in compliance with said plan.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 19-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-13
Status: in_force

Other counties may become members of the district after the establishment of the district according to Sections 55-19-3 through 55-19-7 and 55-19-11 in the same manner but without regard to the time limits provided for the original and necessary four (4) counties to become member counties.

Provided, however, for membership in the district by other than the four (4) permanent counties, the millage requirements shall be no less than the following:

Counties with total assessed valuation above $60,000,000․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

1 / 2 mill

Counties with total assessed valuation of at least $30,000,000 and no more than $60,000,000

1 mill

Counties with total assessed valuation below $30,000,000․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

2 mills

Whenever such county becomes a member, the clerk of the board of supervisors of that county shall so advise the Secretary of State and forward the name and address of the director for said county. A commission will be issued to such director by the Secretary of State. The director shall then proceed to take and subscribe to his oath of office and thereby become a member of the board of directors with the same rights, responsibilities and privileges enjoyed by any other director.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 24-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-11
Status: in_force

The Coliseum Commission shall submit its budget and receive an appropriation in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Chapter 496, Laws of 1962, being Section 27-103-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972 , applicable to “Special Fund Agencies.”

The Coliseum Commission is authorized to employ a director and such other employees as are necessary to perform and carry out the duties of the commission.

The commissioners and director are public officers within the meaning and intent of Section 97-11-19, Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-21
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be deemed to be full and complete authority for the exercise of the powers herein granted.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 11-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-9
Status: in_force

The commission shall have authority, subject to the approval of the board of supervisors, to employ a competent landscape engineer to prepare plans for the beautification and landscaping of the area described in Section 55-11-7 , and for any part thereof, and to approve and adopt plans for the beautification and landscaping of such areas that the commission may deem proper. However, as to any such beautification or landscaping, the cost of which is to be paid by said county, such adoption or approval shall be subject to the approval of the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors shall have authority to pay the expenses of preparing such plans out of their general fund or any other funds made available for the purposes of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 19-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15
Status: in_force

The district, upon ratification as required by Section 55-19-11 , is hereby declared to have all the powers which it may deem reasonable, necessary and requisite to establish within the Bienville Recreational District recreational facilities of all types and kinds for the benefit of residents of the area and for nonresident citizens who shall be encouraged and invited to utilize these activities and facilities. Among these powers shall be the power to purchase, sell, exchange, lease, accept, receive or hold title or leasehold interest in real, personal and mixed property from any source whatsoever or to otherwise deal with any such property to the extent reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of the district. All such interests shall be received in the name of the State of Mississippi for the use and benefit of the Bienville Recreational District.

Further, the powers shall include the right to contract with the State Highway Department, the board of supervisors of the counties within the district, or any other state or federal agency for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. In the exercise of its powers the district may employ administrative, technical, fiscal and professional personnel as may be found necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter with such personnel's compensation to be established by the Mississippi Personnel Board; to adopt and use a seal; accept grants, gifts and bequests from the United States or any agency or department thereof, or from any other public or private source; establish a bank account or accounts; develop the recreational facilities and activities of the district by letting of public contracts and entering into public contracts; receive and disburse all funds for lawful purposes; make needful rules and regulations within the purposes of this chapter; do any and all other acts or things necessary and requisite to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges or functions conferred upon the district by this chapter or other general laws of the state; and fix and collect rates and charges to residents and nonresident persons for the use of the district's cabins, boats, recreational and other related facilities.

It is expressly provided that the board of directors is subject to the general laws of the state to the same extent as any other state board, commission or department, including but not limited to the budget, state department of audit, public purchasing and public construction statutes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15
Status: in_force

The district, upon ratification as required by Section 55-19-11 , is hereby declared to have all the powers which it may deem reasonable, necessary and requisite to establish within the Bienville Recreational District recreational facilities of all types and kinds for the benefit of residents of the area and for nonresident citizens who shall be encouraged and invited to utilize these activities and facilities. Among these powers shall be the power to purchase, sell, exchange, lease, accept, receive or hold title or leasehold interest in real, personal and mixed property from any source whatsoever or to otherwise deal with any such property to the extent reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of the district. All such interests shall be received in the name of the State of Mississippi for the use and benefit of the Bienville Recreational District.

Further, the powers shall include the right to contract with the State Highway Department, the board of supervisors of the counties within the district, or any other state or federal agency for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. In the exercise of its powers the district may employ administrative, technical, fiscal and professional personnel as may be found necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter with such personnel's compensation to be established by the Mississippi Personnel Board; to adopt and use a seal; accept grants, gifts and bequests from the United States or any agency or department thereof, or from any other public or private source; establish a bank account or accounts; develop the recreational facilities and activities of the district by letting of public contracts and entering into public contracts; receive and disburse all funds for lawful purposes; make needful rules and regulations within the purposes of this chapter; do any and all other acts or things necessary and requisite to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges or functions conferred upon the district by this chapter or other general laws of the state; and fix and collect rates and charges to residents and nonresident persons for the use of the district's cabins, boats, recreational and other related facilities.

It is expressly provided that the board of directors is subject to the general laws of the state to the same extent as any other state board, commission or department, including but not limited to the budget, state department of audit, public purchasing and public construction statutes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-6 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-6
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-6
Status: in_force

(1) The rules and regulations adopted by the Rails-to-Trails Recreational District shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices in each county that is a member of the district. When rules and regulations have been adopted by the district in accordance with Section 55-25-5 and have been published as required by this section, such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of general law, and any violation of such rules and regulations shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(2) Any recreational facility developed and operated pursuant to this chapter, specifically including Section 55-25-5(f) , shall constitute a public highway, and all applicable rules and regulations of the Mississippi Transportation Commission and other state agencies shall be enforceable on such recreational facilities. However, no motor vehicle may be operated or used on such recreational facility except law enforcement vehicles, emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles or other vehicles authorized by the district.

(3) Any municipality, which is a member of a Rails-To-Trails Recreational District, shall enforce the rules and regulations of the district in that part lying within the municipality and may authorize its municipal law enforcement personnel to assist the district in the enforcement of the district rules and regulations in any area of the district lying no more than five (5) miles outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-71 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-71
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-71
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county and the governing authorities of any municipality are hereby authorized and empowered, in their discretion, to make contributions out of any available county or municipal funds, as appropriate, to a nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of constructing a Vietnam Veteran's Memorial on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-49 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-49
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-49
Status: in_force

The department through its executive director, shall inaugurate a positive program of preventive maintenance for all parks under its jurisdiction.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 24-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-9
Status: reserved

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission, a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi, shall have jurisdiction and authority over matters relating to promoting, developing, maintaining and operating a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities within Harrison County, Mississippi. Multipurpose coliseum and related facilities shall include a multipurpose coliseum or arena facility, a convention center and facility grounds, as well as any lands purchased by or on the behalf of the commission. From and after July 1, 2016, any development and/or any land acquired by or on behalf of the commission, shall be subject to the Land Development Ordinances of the City of Biloxi. Such commission is authorized to acquire lands by purchase, gift or the exercise of eminent domain as provided by Section 11-27-1 et seq. , above or below mean high-water mark subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. The acquisition of lands below mean high-water mark by the commission for the purposes authorized herein are declared to be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State of Mississippi, a public purpose, and an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon them by such act.

The commission, acting on behalf of the State of Mississippi, shall have the right to reclaim submerged lands for the purpose of constructing a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, and to acquire in its name on behalf of the state any estate or property right therein or in other land necessary to the purpose of this chapter by purchase, gift, deed or other transfer, subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Title to all oil, gas and other minerals in, on or under any lands, title to which is held by the State of Mississippi on August 8, 1968, shall be reserved unto the State of Mississippi, and all income derived from the sale or lease of such minerals shall inure to the benefit of the State of Mississippi for such purposes as the Legislature may direct. Provided, that prior to utilization of lands in which title vests in the State of Mississippi, a description of such land shall be submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration and said utilization shall not be commenced until or unless approval of such utilization is given by the Department of Finance and Administration.

The commission is authorized to own, furnish, equip and operate the multipurpose coliseum and facilities and equipment necessary or useful in the operation of such multipurpose coliseum and related facilities; to receive and expend, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the approval of the commission's annual budget by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, revenues from any source, including the operation of the multipurpose coliseum and related facilities; and to do all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

The commission is authorized and directed to adopt uniform rules and regulations regarding the granting of contracts that are less than one hundred eighty (180) days for franchises, licenses, contracts or lease agreements, or the granting of contracts that are less than one hundred eighty (180) days for the use, operation and maintenance of the premises, and to publish the uniform rules and regulations for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the county and fixing a time and place not more than ten (10) days after the last publication to receive and hear objections to such rules and regulations. The commission shall also publish such information on commission and county websites during the same time period as the newspaper publication. In addition, a copy of such rules and regulations or any revisions or amendments thereto shall be filed with the Clerk of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. The commission may revise or amend such rules and regulations but such revisions shall be uniform and shall not be adopted unless the commission shall publish the proposed change and hold a public hearing as required by this section.

Before any contract that is more than one hundred eighty (180) days for a franchise, license, contract or lease agreement may be granted, the commission shall notify the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and publish its intent to grant such franchise, license, contract or lease agreement and the conditions upon which same shall be granted. Such publication shall be made for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in Harrison County. Such publication shall also be made on the commission and county websites during the same time period as the newspaper publication. All bids received shall be sealed, and shall be opened at a date, time and place set forth in the publications, which date shall not be less than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days after the last day of such publications.

Unless the commission shall find that the successful bidder cannot demonstrate financial responsibility to comply with the terms and conditions of the franchise, license, contract or lease agreement or cannot perform the services required thereunder, it shall, subject to the limitations set forth under this chapter, recommend the granting of the franchise, license, contract or lease agreement to the bidder whose proposal shall be in the best financial interest of the commission.

Any person aggrieved by any action of the commission may appeal to the Circuit Court of Harrison County in the manner provided for appeals from orders of the board of supervisors.

The commission is granted the power to sue and be sued in its own name, and the commission is authorized to take liability insurance on the operation of the facilities in an amount equal to the extent of its liability for claims or causes of action arising from acts or omissions as provided in Section 11-46-15 ; provided, however, that immunity from suit is only waived to the extent of such liability insurance carried, and a judgment creditor shall have recourse only to the proceeds or right to proceeds of such liability insurance. No attempt shall be made in the trial of any case to suggest the existence of any insurance which covers in whole or in part any judgment or award rendered in favor of a claimant, but if the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limit of applicable insurance, the court on motion shall reduce the amount of said judgment to a sum equal to the applicable limit stated in the insurance policy.

The commission shall prepare an annual budget specifically describing the proposed receipt and expenditure of all funds from any source whatsoever, and such budget shall be approved by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. If the commission desires to take any action associated with the receipt or expenditure of funds which deviates from the annual budget, such individual action shall be subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors.

The commission is granted the power to invest funds credited to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Operating Fund, the commission is vested with authority to designate depositories of its funds, and to deposit the funds in interest-bearing accounts. Provided, however, all funds in excess of ninety (90) days' operating expenses, to the extent practicable, shall be invested in Treasury bills or in interest-bearing accounts or approved securities to include, but not limited to, U.S. Treasury bills and U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, federal agency securities or mortgage-backed securities guaranteed as to repayment of principal by the government or an agency of such government, certificates of deposit fully covered by insurance administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or covered by pledged securities, repurchase agreements and short-term money market funds invested in United States government and United States government agencies.

The commission is authorized to contract with any agency of the United States or the State of Mississippi for a loan or grant, subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and to give such agency any assurances of compliance with federal or state laws which are not in conflict with the laws of the State of Mississippi. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter that the Coliseum Commission cooperate with agencies administering the National Seashore Act of 1970.

Whenever any real or personal property belonging to the commission shall cease to be used or needed for the commission's purposes, the commission may recommend to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors that it sell, exchange or lease the property on such terms as the commission may propose. No lease of surplus real property may exceed a term of ninety-nine (99) years. The deed of conveyance in such transactions shall be executed in the name of the commission by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors pursuant to order issued on the minutes of its meetings. In any sale, exchange or lease of real property, the commission shall retain all mineral rights that it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove same. Before any sale, exchange or lease is made, the commissioners shall publish at least once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in a public newspaper of Harrison County, Mississippi, and on the commission and county websites the intention to sell, exchange or lease, as the case may be, the real or personal property and to accept sealed competitive bids for the sale, exchange or lease. The commissioners shall thereafter accept bids for the sale, exchange or lease, and the property shall be sold, exchanged or leased to the highest and best bidder in the manner provided by law. However, whenever the commissioners shall find and determine, by resolution duly and lawfully adopted and spread upon its minutes: (a) that any commission-owned real property is no longer needed for commission purposes and is not to be used in the operation of a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, (b) that the sale, exchange or lease of such property in the manner otherwise provided for herein is necessary or desirable for the financial welfare of a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, and (c) that the use of such property for the purpose for which it is to be sold, exchanged or leased will promote and foster the development and improvement of the multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, the commissioners may recommend to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors that it sell, exchange or lease the property without having to advertise for and accept competitive bids. In any case in which the commission proposes to sell or exchange real property under the provisions of this section without advertising for and accepting competitive bids, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors must approve such proposal, and consideration for the sale or exchange of the real property shall be not less than the average of the fair market price for the property as determined by three (3) professional property appraisers selected by the commission and approved by the purchaser or devisee and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Appraisal fees shall be shared equally by the commission and the purchaser or devisee.

The enumeration of any specific rights and powers contained herein or elsewhere in this chapter where followed by general powers shall not be construed in the restrictive sense but rather in as broad and comprehensive sense as possible to effectuate the purposes and intent of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-1
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and determines:

(a) That the Fifty Cents (50¢) per ticket charge and the one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) of the amusement tax provided in Section 7 of Chapter 360, Laws of 1979, as amended by Chapter 456, Laws of 1985, have been insufficient in recent years to fully provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under said Chapter 360; that the proceeds of the charge and tax are, upon their deposit to the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Fund, commingled with other amounts intended for the payment of stadium operating costs; that in recent years amounts intended to pay operating costs have been diverted to pay said bonds; and that the imposition of such charge and tax at current levels is causing events not to be conducted at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, thereby jeopardizing the continued viability of said stadium; and

(b) That it is the intent of the Legislature, by the enactment of this chapter, to provide a reasonable procedure for the payment of the bonds from the General Fund of the state, without adversely affecting the security interests of the holders of the bonds, in order to provide for the continued viability of the stadium.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-11
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a district is hereby authorized and empowered to accept grants, loans, gifts, bequests or funding from any source, public or private, that the granting agency has authority to provide; but in no circumstances shall the acceptance of any such funding obligate any district to repay a sum in excess of the avails of the tax levies authorized by this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-77 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-77
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-77
Status: in_force

The commission may enter into and administer agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof for the planning, acquisition, or development of projects involving participating federal aid funds on behalf of any county, municipality or other governmental unit, provided that such county, municipality or other governmental unit gives necessary assurances to the department that it has available sufficient funds to meet its share of the cost of the project and that the acquired or developed areas will be operated and maintained at its expense for public outdoor recreation use.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-21
Status: in_force

There is hereby created and established the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission, to be composed of five members, all to be resident citizens of Claiborne County, Mississippi. The members shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve for a period of five years.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 24-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-7
Status: in_force

After the members of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission have been appointed and qualified as set forth in Section 55-24-3 et seq. , they shall meet, on or before August 19, 2016, at quarters provided for them by Harrison County after giving not less than ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of such meeting by registered mail, postage prepaid and electronic mail directed to each appointed member of such commission as provided to the Secretary of State at the time of his qualification, and posting bond. At such meeting a quorum shall be four (4) commissioners, and a majority of those members attending shall elect a president and secretary, both of whom shall be members of said commission, and adopt such rules and regulations as may govern the time and place for holding subsequent meetings, regular and special, and other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.

The commission is further authorized to obtain office equipment, supplies, furniture, furnishings, equipment, and other facilities necessary to administer the affairs and duties of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 25-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-15
Status: in_force

After any district has been formed, any other county located immediately adjacent to a district, and any municipality therein, may join a district by the same procedure as if it were initiating the district, including the appointment of an additional member to the existing board of directors.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 19-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-41
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, shall not limit or restrict the powers granted by this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-39 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 19-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-39
Status: in_force

All construction contracts by the district where the amount of the contract shall exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) shall, and construction contracts of less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) may, be made upon at least three (3) weeks' public notice. Such notice shall be published once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper published in such county. The first publication of such notice shall be made not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date fixed in such notice for the receipt of bids, and the last publication shall be made not more than seven (7) days prior to such date. The notice shall state the thing to be done and invite sealed proposals, to be filed with the secretary of the district, to do the work. In all such cases, before the notice shall be published, plans and specifications for the work shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer and shall be filed with the secretary of the district and there remain. The board of directors of the district shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder who will comply with the terms imposed by such directors and enter into bond with sufficient sureties to be approved by the directors in such penalty as shall be fixed by the directors; but in no case shall such bond be less than the contract price, conditioned for the prompt, proper and efficient performance of the contract. Contracts of less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) may be negotiated; however, the board of directors shall invite and receive written proposals for the work from at least three contractors regularly engaged in the type of work involved.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-25
Status: in_force

Said commission is authorized, empowered and directed to make careful study and examination of the battlefields of the Grand Gulf Military Area, located in Claiborne County, Mississippi; to make all necessary surveys in preparation to the acquisition of the Grand Gulf Military Area; to identify and establish the battle lines, maneuvers and positions; and to designate such historic, memorable areas with markers, monuments or other suitable means of identification.

Said commission is hereby authorized to receive any contributions in money, property of any kind, or donations of land that might be made by patriotic citizens to carry out the objects and purposes of Sections 55-15-21 through 55-15-31 ; to acquire options or titles to parts or all of said Grand Gulf Military Area and to exercise the right of eminent domain in acquiring said lands in the manner now provided by law; and to hold same in the name and for the benefit of the State of Mississippi, all to the end that the Grand Gulf Military Area may be ultimately established and permanently maintained and operated as an historical park.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-33 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 23-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-33
Status: reserved

(1) An additional charge of Fifty Cents (50¢) per ticket is hereby imposed upon every ticket which is sold (a) to an event conducted in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in which there participates any team of a university which is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association with the exception of a university located in Hinds County, in which case an additional charge of Twenty-five Cents (25¢) per ticket shall be imposed, and (b) to any event in which there participates a professional team or in which the entertainers, performers or other participants are professionals. The funds derived from this additional charge shall be paid by the Stadium Commission to the State Treasurer to be deposited in the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Fund and are specifically reserved and dedicated for the payment of the principal of and the interest on bonds issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 to enlarge and renovate the Mississippi Memorial Stadium. Upon a determination by the State Treasurer, the additional charge provided by this subsection may cease to be imposed when the other revenue pledged out of the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Fund to retire the bonds is at least one and one tenth (1.1) times the annual debt service plus the obligation to Hinds County or when the fund contains an amount sufficient to retire the amount of bonds then outstanding plus the obligation to Hinds County. If the charge ceases to be imposed as hereinbefore provided and revenues pledged out of the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Fund to retire the bonds fall below one (1.0) times the annual debt service plus the obligation to Hinds County, then at that time the State Treasurer shall notify the Stadium Commission and the charge shall be restored.

(2) Forty-two percent (42%) of the tax levied pursuant to Section 27-65-22, Mississippi Code of 1972 , on gross revenue derived from the sale of admission to events conducted in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, which is deposited in the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Fund, is hereby specifically reserved and dedicated for the payment of the principal of and the interest on bonds issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 and repayment of the contribution of Hinds County to enlarge and renovate the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that a university's share in revenue derived from events conducted at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium not be reduced as a result of the enactment of this section; and, to that end, any proceeds derived from an event at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium to which a university is entitled shall not be less than that share to which it would otherwise have been entitled prior to the effective date of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 .

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, on and after April 19, 1989, the imposition and deposit of the additional per ticket charge described in subsection (1) of this section and the diversion of the portion of the tax described in subsection (2) of this section shall each be suspended so long as not less than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of each fiscal year of the State of Mississippi either (a) the Legislature has theretofore appropriated for deposit to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Bond Sinking Fund an amount of moneys from any source sufficient to fully pay in a timely manner all of the principal and interest scheduled to become due in such fiscal year on all bonds theretofore issued and then outstanding under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , plus an amount sufficient to pay all then overdue and unpaid installments of principal and interest on such bonds, if any, or (b) the amount on deposit in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Bond Sinking Fund shall be sufficient to fully pay in a timely manner all of the principal and interest scheduled to become due prior to such fiscal year on all bonds theretofore issued and then outstanding under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , plus all of the principal and interest scheduled to become due in such fiscal year on all such bonds, plus an amount sufficient to pay all then overdue and unpaid installments of principal and interest on such bonds, if any. Whenever the State Treasurer shall determine that the conditions of the aforesaid suspensions have not or will not be satisfied as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, the State Treasurer shall notify all appropriate state officials of the same and the imposition and deposit of said additional per ticket charge under subsection (1) of this section and the diversion of said portion of the tax under subsection (2) of this section, each to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Bond Sinking Fund, shall be automatically and immediately restored.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county or the governing authorities of any municipality which become a part of a district may levy a tax upon all taxable property in the county or municipality for the support and maintenance of the district in an amount not to exceed one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill. Any county or municipality which desires to remain a part of such district shall levy each year beginning the second year after joining the district a tax for the support and maintenance of the district of not less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill or such county or municipality will not remain a part of the district. Should any county or municipality desire to appropriate an equivalent sum from the general fund, or other available funds, the levying of the tax provided herein shall not be mandatory.

Should the board of directors of any such district determine that a tax levy of less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill on the property of the counties and municipalities comprising the district would be sufficient to maintain and operate the district for the forthcoming fiscal year, such determination shall, by resolution, be spread upon the minutes of the board and shall recite the amount of tax levy which will suffice. A certified copy of such resolution shall be delivered to the clerks for the board of supervisors of the counties and municipal authorities affected thereby; and, thereafter, the board of supervisors and the governing authorities may for the forthcoming year levy a tax of no less than that declared to be sufficient in such resolution without losing their qualifications as members of the district.

Any tax levy made under the provisions of this section shall be used exclusively for the support and maintenance of the district and shall be made by the board of supervisors and municipal governing authorities at the time and in the manner that other tax levies are made. The revenues provided for in this chapter shall not, under any circumstances, be commingled with other funds of counties or municipalities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-43 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 19-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-43
Status: in_force

The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter being for the benefit of the people of this state and for their improvement, the district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function and shall not be required to pay any tax or assessment on the projects and related facilities or any part thereof. The interest on the bonds issued hereunder shall at all times be free from taxation within this state, and the state hereby covenants with the holder of any bonds to be issued hereunder that the Bienville Recreational District shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments imposed by the state or any of its political subdivisions or taxing districts.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 19-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-41
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, shall not limit or restrict the powers granted by this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 19-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-21
Status: in_force

All bonds provided for herein shall be sold under the sealed bid procedure as designated in Section 31-19-25, Mississippi Code of 1972 , and as additionally provided in this and other sections of this chapter. Each interest rate specified in any bid must be in a multiple of one-tenth of one percent ( 1 / 10 of 1%) or in multiples of one-eighth of one percent ( 1 / 8 of 1%), and a zero rate of interest cannot be named. Any premium must be paid in bank funds as a part of the purchase price, and bids shall not contemplate the cancellation of any interest coupon or the waiver of interest or other concession by the bidder as a substitute for bank funds. Any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be submitted to validation under the provisions of Sections 31-13-1 through 31-13-11, inclusive, Mississippi Code of 1972 .

Such bonds may be called in, paid and redeemed in inverse numerical order on any interest date prior to maturity but not before ten (10) years after issued upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice to the paying agent or agents designated in such bonds, and at such premium as may be designated in such bonds. In no case shall any premiums exceed six percent (6%) of the face value of such bonds.

All such bonds shall contain in substance a statement to the effect that they are secured solely by a pledge of the avails of not to exceed two (2) mills ad valorem tax levy provided for in Section 55-19-7 , or so much thereof as may be necessary therefor, and of the net revenues as hereinabove defined or so much thereof as may be necessary therefor, and they do not constitute general obligations of the State of Mississippi, but of the counties comprising said district, and are secured by a pledge of the full faith, credit and resources of said district and of such counties, jointly and severally.

This chapter shall be full and complete authority for the issuance of the bonds provided for herein, and no restriction or limitation otherwise prescribed by law shall apply herein. Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) in principal amount.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-5
Status: in_force

The laws applicable to the issuance of bonds by a county or by a municipality shall apply to the respective issuance of bonds pursuant to Section 55-9-1 , except that an election therefor may be called without the filing of petitions therefor by the qualified electors of either the county or municipality, and that such bonds may be issued, provided a majority of the qualified electors voting in the elections called for that purpose shall vote for the issuance of such bonds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-85 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-85
Status: in_force

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is hereby directed to change the name of the Natchez State Park to the “Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park.”

Any reference in any laws of the State of Mississippi to the Natchez State Park shall be deemed to mean the Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-69 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-69
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-69
Status: in_force

The commission, in cooperation with the University Research Center, is authorized and directed to supervise the preparation, maintenance and upgrading of a comprehensive long-range statewide plan for the development of outdoor recreation resources of the state, which plan will be prepared by the staff of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-6 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 25-6
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-6
Status: in_force

(1) The rules and regulations adopted by the Rails-to-Trails Recreational District shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices in each county that is a member of the district. When rules and regulations have been adopted by the district in accordance with Section 55-25-5 and have been published as required by this section, such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of general law, and any violation of such rules and regulations shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(2) Any recreational facility developed and operated pursuant to this chapter, specifically including Section 55-25-5(f) , shall constitute a public highway, and all applicable rules and regulations of the Mississippi Transportation Commission and other state agencies shall be enforceable on such recreational facilities. However, no motor vehicle may be operated or used on such recreational facility except law enforcement vehicles, emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles or other vehicles authorized by the district.

(3) Any municipality, which is a member of a Rails-To-Trails Recreational District, shall enforce the rules and regulations of the district in that part lying within the municipality and may authorize its municipal law enforcement personnel to assist the district in the enforcement of the district rules and regulations in any area of the district lying no more than five (5) miles outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county or the governing authorities of any municipality which become a part of a district may levy a tax upon all taxable property in the county or municipality for the support and maintenance of the district in an amount not to exceed one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill. Any county or municipality which desires to remain a part of such district shall levy each year beginning the second year after joining the district a tax for the support and maintenance of the district of not less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill or such county or municipality will not remain a part of the district. Should any county or municipality desire to appropriate an equivalent sum from the general fund, or other available funds, the levying of the tax provided herein shall not be mandatory.

Should the board of directors of any such district determine that a tax levy of less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill on the property of the counties and municipalities comprising the district would be sufficient to maintain and operate the district for the forthcoming fiscal year, such determination shall, by resolution, be spread upon the minutes of the board and shall recite the amount of tax levy which will suffice. A certified copy of such resolution shall be delivered to the clerks for the board of supervisors of the counties and municipal authorities affected thereby; and, thereafter, the board of supervisors and the governing authorities may for the forthcoming year levy a tax of no less than that declared to be sufficient in such resolution without losing their qualifications as members of the district.

Any tax levy made under the provisions of this section shall be used exclusively for the support and maintenance of the district and shall be made by the board of supervisors and municipal governing authorities at the time and in the manner that other tax levies are made. The revenues provided for in this chapter shall not, under any circumstances, be commingled with other funds of counties or municipalities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / Section 24-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-9
Status: reserved

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission, a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi, shall have jurisdiction and authority over matters relating to promoting, developing, maintaining and operating a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities within Harrison County, Mississippi. Multipurpose coliseum and related facilities shall include a multipurpose coliseum or arena facility, a convention center and facility grounds, as well as any lands purchased by or on the behalf of the commission. From and after July 1, 2016, any development and/or any land acquired by or on behalf of the commission, shall be subject to the Land Development Ordinances of the City of Biloxi. Such commission is authorized to acquire lands by purchase, gift or the exercise of eminent domain as provided by Section 11-27-1 et seq. , above or below mean high-water mark subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. The acquisition of lands below mean high-water mark by the commission for the purposes authorized herein are declared to be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State of Mississippi, a public purpose, and an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon them by such act.

The commission, acting on behalf of the State of Mississippi, shall have the right to reclaim submerged lands for the purpose of constructing a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, and to acquire in its name on behalf of the state any estate or property right therein or in other land necessary to the purpose of this chapter by purchase, gift, deed or other transfer, subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Title to all oil, gas and other minerals in, on or under any lands, title to which is held by the State of Mississippi on August 8, 1968, shall be reserved unto the State of Mississippi, and all income derived from the sale or lease of such minerals shall inure to the benefit of the State of Mississippi for such purposes as the Legislature may direct. Provided, that prior to utilization of lands in which title vests in the State of Mississippi, a description of such land shall be submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration and said utilization shall not be commenced until or unless approval of such utilization is given by the Department of Finance and Administration.

The commission is authorized to own, furnish, equip and operate the multipurpose coliseum and facilities and equipment necessary or useful in the operation of such multipurpose coliseum and related facilities; to receive and expend, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the approval of the commission's annual budget by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, revenues from any source, including the operation of the multipurpose coliseum and related facilities; and to do all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

The commission is authorized and directed to adopt uniform rules and regulations regarding the granting of contracts that are less than one hundred eighty (180) days for franchises, licenses, contracts or lease agreements, or the granting of contracts that are less than one hundred eighty (180) days for the use, operation and maintenance of the premises, and to publish the uniform rules and regulations for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the county and fixing a time and place not more than ten (10) days after the last publication to receive and hear objections to such rules and regulations. The commission shall also publish such information on commission and county websites during the same time period as the newspaper publication. In addition, a copy of such rules and regulations or any revisions or amendments thereto shall be filed with the Clerk of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. The commission may revise or amend such rules and regulations but such revisions shall be uniform and shall not be adopted unless the commission shall publish the proposed change and hold a public hearing as required by this section.

Before any contract that is more than one hundred eighty (180) days for a franchise, license, contract or lease agreement may be granted, the commission shall notify the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and publish its intent to grant such franchise, license, contract or lease agreement and the conditions upon which same shall be granted. Such publication shall be made for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in Harrison County. Such publication shall also be made on the commission and county websites during the same time period as the newspaper publication. All bids received shall be sealed, and shall be opened at a date, time and place set forth in the publications, which date shall not be less than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days after the last day of such publications.

Unless the commission shall find that the successful bidder cannot demonstrate financial responsibility to comply with the terms and conditions of the franchise, license, contract or lease agreement or cannot perform the services required thereunder, it shall, subject to the limitations set forth under this chapter, recommend the granting of the franchise, license, contract or lease agreement to the bidder whose proposal shall be in the best financial interest of the commission.

Any person aggrieved by any action of the commission may appeal to the Circuit Court of Harrison County in the manner provided for appeals from orders of the board of supervisors.

The commission is granted the power to sue and be sued in its own name, and the commission is authorized to take liability insurance on the operation of the facilities in an amount equal to the extent of its liability for claims or causes of action arising from acts or omissions as provided in Section 11-46-15 ; provided, however, that immunity from suit is only waived to the extent of such liability insurance carried, and a judgment creditor shall have recourse only to the proceeds or right to proceeds of such liability insurance. No attempt shall be made in the trial of any case to suggest the existence of any insurance which covers in whole or in part any judgment or award rendered in favor of a claimant, but if the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limit of applicable insurance, the court on motion shall reduce the amount of said judgment to a sum equal to the applicable limit stated in the insurance policy.

The commission shall prepare an annual budget specifically describing the proposed receipt and expenditure of all funds from any source whatsoever, and such budget shall be approved by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. If the commission desires to take any action associated with the receipt or expenditure of funds which deviates from the annual budget, such individual action shall be subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors.

The commission is granted the power to invest funds credited to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Operating Fund, the commission is vested with authority to designate depositories of its funds, and to deposit the funds in interest-bearing accounts. Provided, however, all funds in excess of ninety (90) days' operating expenses, to the extent practicable, shall be invested in Treasury bills or in interest-bearing accounts or approved securities to include, but not limited to, U.S. Treasury bills and U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, federal agency securities or mortgage-backed securities guaranteed as to repayment of principal by the government or an agency of such government, certificates of deposit fully covered by insurance administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or covered by pledged securities, repurchase agreements and short-term money market funds invested in United States government and United States government agencies.

The commission is authorized to contract with any agency of the United States or the State of Mississippi for a loan or grant, subject to the approval of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and to give such agency any assurances of compliance with federal or state laws which are not in conflict with the laws of the State of Mississippi. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter that the Coliseum Commission cooperate with agencies administering the National Seashore Act of 1970.

Whenever any real or personal property belonging to the commission shall cease to be used or needed for the commission's purposes, the commission may recommend to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors that it sell, exchange or lease the property on such terms as the commission may propose. No lease of surplus real property may exceed a term of ninety-nine (99) years. The deed of conveyance in such transactions shall be executed in the name of the commission by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors pursuant to order issued on the minutes of its meetings. In any sale, exchange or lease of real property, the commission shall retain all mineral rights that it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove same. Before any sale, exchange or lease is made, the commissioners shall publish at least once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in a public newspaper of Harrison County, Mississippi, and on the commission and county websites the intention to sell, exchange or lease, as the case may be, the real or personal property and to accept sealed competitive bids for the sale, exchange or lease. The commissioners shall thereafter accept bids for the sale, exchange or lease, and the property shall be sold, exchanged or leased to the highest and best bidder in the manner provided by law. However, whenever the commissioners shall find and determine, by resolution duly and lawfully adopted and spread upon its minutes: (a) that any commission-owned real property is no longer needed for commission purposes and is not to be used in the operation of a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, (b) that the sale, exchange or lease of such property in the manner otherwise provided for herein is necessary or desirable for the financial welfare of a multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, and (c) that the use of such property for the purpose for which it is to be sold, exchanged or leased will promote and foster the development and improvement of the multipurpose coliseum and related facilities, the commissioners may recommend to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors that it sell, exchange or lease the property without having to advertise for and accept competitive bids. In any case in which the commission proposes to sell or exchange real property under the provisions of this section without advertising for and accepting competitive bids, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors must approve such proposal, and consideration for the sale or exchange of the real property shall be not less than the average of the fair market price for the property as determined by three (3) professional property appraisers selected by the commission and approved by the purchaser or devisee and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Appraisal fees shall be shared equally by the commission and the purchaser or devisee.

The enumeration of any specific rights and powers contained herein or elsewhere in this chapter where followed by general powers shall not be construed in the restrictive sense but rather in as broad and comprehensive sense as possible to effectuate the purposes and intent of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-7
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall annually elect a chairman from among its members and such other officers as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties. It shall appoint a director to serve at its pleasure, and who shall be chosen solely on the basis of his training, experience and other qualifications in the field of zoo management. The director shall act as executive secretary of the board and appoint administrative officers and employees of the board with the approval of the board. With the approval of the board he shall exercise the powers and duties set forth in Section 55-21-9 .

(2) The board shall meet at such times and places as it may determine. Each voting member of the board shall be paid a per diem compensation of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($22.50) and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his duties in the same manner as other state employees and officers are reimbursed for such expenses.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 23-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-21
Status: in_force

The Building Commission is hereby authorized and empowered, in addition to all other powers and duties of such commission, to enlarge and renovate the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in order to provide for a modern stadium having a seating capacity of approximately sixty-two thousand seven hundred thirty-one (62,731) persons, such authority to be conditioned upon a contribution by Hinds County, Mississippi, to the Building Commission of a sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for such enlargement and renovation. The parking facilities shall not be extended any farther to the east than as the facilities existed on January 1, 1996. Further, the portion of the state-owned property on which the stadium and parking facilities are located, except the property west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street, that was undeveloped as of January 1, 1996, shall remain undeveloped unless the Legislature enacts legislation approving the development of such property. The portion of the state-owned property on which the stadium is located that is west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street may be developed to provide parking facilities for the Mississippi Department of Transportation offices located on North West Street. The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 , relating to the property described in such section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-43 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-43
Status: in_force

(1) The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall be the Confederate Monumental Park Commission, and shall exercise the duties and responsibilities of the Confederate Monumental Park Commission.

(2) The words “ Confederate Monumental Park Commission ,” wherever they may appear in the laws of the State of Mississippi, shall be construed to mean the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 21-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-9
Status: in_force

The board shall possess the following powers, duties and responsibilities:

(a) The board shall acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain the district zoological park and garden at a site to be selected by the board. Prior to selection of the site, the board shall prepare a comprehensive plan for site location and development. The zoological district may acquire by gift, purchase or condemnation a site for the zoological park and garden. The district zoological park and garden shall consist of adequate facilities and structures for the collection, habitation, preservation, care, exhibition, examination or study of wild and domestic animals, including, but not limited to, mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans and mollusks. The board may provide such lands, buildings and equipment as it deems necessary for parking, transportation, entertainment, education or instruction of the public in connection with such zoological park and garden.

(b) The board is hereby authorized to acquire interests in real estate and personal property through purchase, donation, bequest or devise in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of law. The board is further authorized to sell, convey, assign, mortgage or lease any interest in real estate which has been purchased, donated, bequeathed or devised to the zoological district but which is not suitable for a zoo park and such interest may include, but shall not be limited to, fee simple interests and life estates.

The board is hereby authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to lease land on a yearly basis.

Before such real estate is sold, conveyed, assigned, purchased or leased, the fair market value of such real estate shall be determined by the averaging of at least three (3) appraisals by Mississippi members of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Such appraisals shall be paid for by the board.

The board shall not sell, convey, assign or lease any interest in real property which it has acquired from the State of Mississippi. There shall be no appraisal required for real property leased from the state for use in a district zoological park.

The board is hereby authorized to obtain abstracts and surveys, and to engage the services of attorneys to conduct the above described transactions. The board is authorized to obtain title insurance on property purchased if, in the opinion of the board, the best interests of the zoological district would be served.

(c) The board may conduct research studies and programs, collect and analyze data and prepare reports, maps, charts and other information relating to the zoological park and garden, or any wild or domestic animals, or may contract for any of such services without complying with the requirements of competitive bidding.

(d) The board may appoint an advisory committee consisting of persons who are members of zoological societies or who have shown a background or interest in such societies or zoo management.

(e) The board may accept and use gifts, grants or contributions from any source.

(f) The board may enact regulations governing the efficient protection of the zoological park and garden and related facilities and the conduct of persons entering therein.

(g) The board shall comply with all state and federal laws and any rules or regulations prescribed by any agency of the state and federal government relating to the quarantine, transportation, examination, habitation, care and treatment of wild animals.

(h) The board shall have all powers necessary or convenient to discharge the duties imposed upon it by law, and to operate the zoological park and garden in the manner which will best serve the public.

(i) The board shall report to the governing authorities of the participating municipalities and the board of supervisors of participating counties each year on the activities of the board and the operation of the zoological park and garden. These entities shall evaluate the activities of the board and the operation of the zoological park and garden.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1
Status: in_force

(1) The board of supervisors of one or more counties and the governing authorities of one or more municipalities located within participating counties are hereby authorized to act jointly in the establishment of a Rails-To-Trails Recreational District (hereinafter in this chapter “district”) by spreading upon their minutes a resolution establishing such a district. The boundaries of the district shall be defined by a general description in the resolution.

(2) A district shall be established for the purpose of utilizing available railroad rights-of-way as public recreational trails or as interim trails for rail banking as set forth in Section 8(d) of the National Trails Systems Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) ), and a district may acquire by gift or purchase, title to or any lesser interest in, such available railroad right-of-way.

(3) Districts may by gift or purchase acquire title to, or any lesser interest in, any areas abutting the rights-of-way of acquired railroad rights-of-way which are or may be needed for the construction of trail-user support facilities. Easements and rights-of-way upon, over, under, along or across any land the fee title of which has been acquired by a district for a trail project may be granted by such district so long as the use of the easement or right-of-way does not interfere with the use of the land as a trails project and only after such grant shall have been first approved by the counties and municipalities participating in the district.

(4) A district may accept funds from any source, public or private, for the purpose of acquiring lands and planning, constructing, operating and maintaining trails under the provisions of this chapter. Districts may also execute contractual agreements with the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks or with any existing water district having jurisdiction in the counties or parts of counties comprising a district by which the department or water district will assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a trail developed under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-31
Status: in_force

The bonds issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 shall be payable from the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Bond Sinking Fund and shall be the general obligations of the State of Mississippi and backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, and if the funds available in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Bond Sinking Fund be insufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on such bonds as they become due, then the deficiency shall be paid by the State Treasurer from any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated. All such bonds shall contain recitals on their faces substantially covering the foregoing provisions of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 19-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15
Status: in_force

The district, upon ratification as required by Section 55-19-11 , is hereby declared to have all the powers which it may deem reasonable, necessary and requisite to establish within the Bienville Recreational District recreational facilities of all types and kinds for the benefit of residents of the area and for nonresident citizens who shall be encouraged and invited to utilize these activities and facilities. Among these powers shall be the power to purchase, sell, exchange, lease, accept, receive or hold title or leasehold interest in real, personal and mixed property from any source whatsoever or to otherwise deal with any such property to the extent reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of the district. All such interests shall be received in the name of the State of Mississippi for the use and benefit of the Bienville Recreational District.

Further, the powers shall include the right to contract with the State Highway Department, the board of supervisors of the counties within the district, or any other state or federal agency for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. In the exercise of its powers the district may employ administrative, technical, fiscal and professional personnel as may be found necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter with such personnel's compensation to be established by the Mississippi Personnel Board; to adopt and use a seal; accept grants, gifts and bequests from the United States or any agency or department thereof, or from any other public or private source; establish a bank account or accounts; develop the recreational facilities and activities of the district by letting of public contracts and entering into public contracts; receive and disburse all funds for lawful purposes; make needful rules and regulations within the purposes of this chapter; do any and all other acts or things necessary and requisite to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges or functions conferred upon the district by this chapter or other general laws of the state; and fix and collect rates and charges to residents and nonresident persons for the use of the district's cabins, boats, recreational and other related facilities.

It is expressly provided that the board of directors is subject to the general laws of the state to the same extent as any other state board, commission or department, including but not limited to the budget, state department of audit, public purchasing and public construction statutes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-21
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be used by the State Forestry Commission to carry out the provisions of the will of William W. Kurtz, dated July 12, 1940, which donated one thousand seven hundred sixty (1,760) acres of forestland in Greene County to the State of Mississippi to be held, protected, administered and improved by the State Forestry Commission as a state forest. The fund shall be called the Kurtz State Forest Revolving Fund, and money for the fund shall accrue from any revenues derived from the Kurtz State Forest including, but not limited to, timber sales, hunting leases, permit fees, and stump and naval stores operations. The State Forestry Commission is authorized to expend a portion of the moneys in the fund to purchase in the name of the State of Mississippi other lands, not to exceed five hundred (500) acres, which are contiguous to or located near the lands donated by the Kurtz will, for the purpose of expanding the Kurtz State Forest. The State Forestry Commission also may expend moneys in the fund for the purposes described in Section 55-3-23 . The State Treasurer shall invest all moneys in the fund, and interest earned on the investments shall be paid back into the fund and not into the General Fund. The fund shall be audited annually by the State Auditor.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-3
Status: in_force

Sections 55-23-3 through 55-23-11 may be cited as “The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-6 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 23-6
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-6
Status: in_force

(1) From and after March 16, 2011:

(a)(i) The Department of Finance and Administration as managing agency for the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, upon consultation with Jackson State University and the Department of Health, shall transfer the operational, administrative and managing powers and duties over the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium to Jackson State University, subject to an agreement reached by the Department of Finance and Administration, Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

(ii) The Department of Finance and Administration as managing agency for the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, upon consultation with Jackson State University, the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Department of Health, shall transfer, the real property located in Hinds County, Mississippi, generally known as the “Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property,” being any property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Finance and Administration as of July 1, 2008, and any other state-owned property located in the area bounded on the north by Taylor Street, on the west by North West Street, on the south by Woodrow Wilson Avenue and on the east by North State Street used as part of or in connection with the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, to Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center in accordance with the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-8 and 55-23-9 and subject to an agreement reached by the Department of Finance and Administration, the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the developer of the property with whom the Department of Finance and Administration entered into a development lease agreement on July 13, 1993, as amended by an agreement on August 19, 1994, less and except any portion of real property excluded from the development agreement pursuant to a settlement agreement issued in the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, on September 16, 2009, better described as Parcel B recorded in Book 4216, page 330, at Hinds County Courthouse, First Judicial District, Jackson, Mississippi;

(b)(i) The property that is the subject of the development agreement entered into on July 13, 1993, as amended by an agreement on August 19, 1994, less and except any portion of real property excluded from the development agreement pursuant to a settlement agreement issued in the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, on September 16, 2009, better described as Parcel B recorded in Book 4216, page 330, at Hinds County Courthouse, First Judicial District, Jackson, Mississippi, shall be transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center;

(ii) The remainder of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property shall be transferred from the Department of Finance and Administration to Jackson State University, until such time as Jackson State University relocates its home football games to another venue. Once Jackson State University relocates its home football games to another venue, the portion of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property conveyed to Jackson State University under this subsection (1) shall be transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. From and after March 16, 2011, and at the point Jackson State University assumes possession of an operation of the real property transferred in this paragraph, Jackson State University shall have a three-year option to transfer said property back to the State of Mississippi;

(c) All necessary records, property, funds and other assets of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium shall be transferred from the Department of Finance and Administration to Jackson State University and/or the University of Mississippi Medical Center as applicable, in proportion to the interests that each such entity retains in the real property transferred under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection; and

(d) Unless otherwise provided in the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-8 and 55-23-9 , any personal service, management or other contracts of like nature entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration, as such may apply to the properties transferred under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, shall be transferred to, acknowledged and complied with by Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center as applicable to the interests that each such entity retains in the real property transferred under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

(2) Any agreement reached by the Department of Finance and Administration, the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the current developer shall comply with all requirements of this section and Sections 55-23-8 and 55-23-9 .

(3) From and after March 16, 2011, wherever the term “ Department of Finance and Administration ,” the term “ Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission ” or the term “ commission ,” when referring to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission, appears in the laws of the state, the terms shall mean “Jackson State University” or the “University of Mississippi Medical Center,” which shall be applicable to the interests that each such entity retains in the property transferred under subsection (1)(b) as stipulated in any agreement entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration, Jackson State University, the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the developer of the property for the transfer of such property and the administration and operations relating thereto.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 17-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-3
Status: in_force

A special advisory committee for the International Gardens of Mississippi is hereby created which shall consist of two (2) members of the Department of Horticulture of Mississippi State University, as selected by the president of Mississippi State University, three (3) members of the senate to be appointed by the lieutenant governor, three (3) members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house, and four (4) members to be appointed by the Governor, one (1) of whom shall be a resident of each of the supreme court districts and one (1) of whom shall be a resident of Copiah County. At least one (1) of the members of the committee shall be a woman. The terms of office of the legislative members shall be concurrent with the term of office for which they were elected. The term of office of the official nonlegislative appointees shall terminate on January 1, 1977, and the terms of office of their successor shall terminate on January 1 every four (4) years thereafter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-23
Status: in_force

Any Class 4 county, according to the 1967 tabulation of classification of counties by the State Tax Commission, which has two judicial districts, and any Class 1 county bordering on the Mississippi River on the west and the State of Tennessee on the north, and traversed by Interstate 55, any county adjoining such counties, and any municipality located in any of such counties, may purchase, lease or acquire by gift, land and waters within this state, and develop and maintain thereon parks, athletic, cultural, educational and recreational complexes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-91 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-91
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-91
Status: in_force

Sections 55-9-81 through 55-9-93 shall be liberally construed to promote the efficient maintenance and operation of county parks and recreation facilities to the end that it may result in the improvement of the outdoor recreation facilities and parks of the county.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-55 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-55
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-55
Status: in_force

In connection with any harbor development and in connection with the construction of causeways, bridges, tunnels or approaches to the development as provided for in this chapter, the municipality or county and the bridge and park commission shall have full power and authority to cooperate with and provide the same in conjunction or jointly and in connection with any other commission or political body created and existing under the laws of the State of Mississippi, including the State of Mississippi. Said joint construction or undertaking shall be upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the political bodies or entities involved and shall be carried out in such manner that there may be no conflict as between the political bodies or subdivision involved.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-51 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 23-51
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-51
Status: in_force

The athletic field at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, shall be named the “A.C. (Butch) Lambert Field.” The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission shall erect appropriate signs and markers at the stadium to indicate the name of the field.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 17-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-5
Status: in_force

The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall appoint, with the approval of the special advisory committee for the International Gardens of Mississippi, as established by Section 55-17-3 , a Park Director of the International Gardens of Mississippi, who shall have administrative and supervisory authority of said gardens, under the general supervision and direction of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-17
Status: in_force

The Natchez Trace highway, parkway and scenic public parks to be constructed within the State of Mississippi is hereby made a part of the state highway system, and full jurisdiction over the same is hereby conferred upon the State Highway Commission for the purpose of assisting the agents and employees of the federal government in the making of surveys, the preparing of maps, both topographical and descriptive, the preparing of deeds, the purchasing of right of way, the filing of condemnation suits and the obtaining of right-of-way for said Natchez Trace.

The State Highway Commission is further authorized and empowered to make surveys, prepare maps, deeds and plats and to receive on behalf of and in the name of the State of Mississippi the fee simple title to any land necessary for the construction of the said Natchez Trace highway and parkway and to receive scenic easements through, over, on and across land necessary for scenic public parks along said Natchez Trace.

The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to obtain by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, any land which is necessary for the Natchez Trace highway, parkway and scenic public parks, and to pay for the same as provided in Section 55-13-19 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-25
Status: in_force

(a) Any park or athletic, cultural, educational or recreational complex formed under the provisions of Sections 55-9-21 through 55-9-37 , shall be termed a “project.”

(b) The political subdivision forming such project, whether municipality or county, shall be termed “political subdivision.”

(c) The political subdivisions which form, constitute or contribute to said project shall be termed “recreational district.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-5
Status: in_force

When each of the boards of supervisors of the four (4) counties wherein the Bienville National Forest lands lie has adopted a resolution for the creation of the Bienville Recreational District as provided in Section 55-19-3 , the respective boards of supervisors shall appoint a person of good general reputation and sound business judgment to the board of directors for a four-year term, such term commencing at a date certain to be mutually agreed upon by the four (4) boards of supervisors. The Governor of the State of Mississippi within sixty (60) days after creation of the district shall appoint two (2) members from the district-at-large to the board of directors for terms of four (4) years.

The clerk of each of the respective boards of supervisors and the governor shall advise the secretary of state of their appointees, and a commission shall be issued to all directors by the secretary of state.

All of the directors shall meet within sixty (60) days from the effective date of the commissions of the county directors in the courthouse of one (1) of the member counties at the time and place designated by the secretary of state of the State of Mississippi, and shall take and subscribe to the general oath of office as set forth in Section 268 of the state constitution and thereafter file said oath with the secretary of state.

The directors shall organize at said meeting by electing a president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer for one-year terms from among the directors present. This initial meeting of the board of directors and all subsequent meetings shall be a public record where official minutes of all proceedings shall be accurately and safely kept by the secretary of the board of directors of the district.

All members of the board of directors shall be entitled to twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($22.50) per diem not to exceed twenty-three (23) days in a fiscal year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-15
Status: in_force

The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission is hereby authorized to utilize certain state-owned land in Hinds County bounded on the east by North State Street, on the north by Taylor Street, on the west by North West Street, and on the south by a street or driveway known as Stadium Drive as a public parking facility establishing reasonable rules and regulations connected with the operation of such a facility, including fees for the privilege of parking. The parking facilities shall not be extended any farther to the east than as the facilities existed on January 1, 1996. Further, the portion of the property described in this section, except the property west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street, that was undeveloped as of January 1, 1996, shall remain undeveloped unless the Legislature enacts legislation approving the development of such property. The portion of the property described in this section that is west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street may be developed to provide parking facilities for the Mississippi Department of Transportation offices located on North West Street. The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 relating to the property described in such section.

The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission is authorized to lease such property to the Mississippi Transportation Commission for parking facilities for Department of Transportation offices, notwithstanding the time limitation on leases or other agreements provided in Section 55-23-8(9) .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-25
Status: in_force

Said commission is authorized, empowered and directed to make careful study and examination of the battlefields of the Grand Gulf Military Area, located in Claiborne County, Mississippi; to make all necessary surveys in preparation to the acquisition of the Grand Gulf Military Area; to identify and establish the battle lines, maneuvers and positions; and to designate such historic, memorable areas with markers, monuments or other suitable means of identification.

Said commission is hereby authorized to receive any contributions in money, property of any kind, or donations of land that might be made by patriotic citizens to carry out the objects and purposes of Sections 55-15-21 through 55-15-31 ; to acquire options or titles to parts or all of said Grand Gulf Military Area and to exercise the right of eminent domain in acquiring said lands in the manner now provided by law; and to hold same in the name and for the benefit of the State of Mississippi, all to the end that the Grand Gulf Military Area may be ultimately established and permanently maintained and operated as an historical park.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-7
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county or the governing authorities of any municipality which become a part of a district may levy a tax upon all taxable property in the county or municipality for the support and maintenance of the district in an amount not to exceed one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill. Any county or municipality which desires to remain a part of such district shall levy each year beginning the second year after joining the district a tax for the support and maintenance of the district of not less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill or such county or municipality will not remain a part of the district. Should any county or municipality desire to appropriate an equivalent sum from the general fund, or other available funds, the levying of the tax provided herein shall not be mandatory.

Should the board of directors of any such district determine that a tax levy of less than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) mill on the property of the counties and municipalities comprising the district would be sufficient to maintain and operate the district for the forthcoming fiscal year, such determination shall, by resolution, be spread upon the minutes of the board and shall recite the amount of tax levy which will suffice. A certified copy of such resolution shall be delivered to the clerks for the board of supervisors of the counties and municipal authorities affected thereby; and, thereafter, the board of supervisors and the governing authorities may for the forthcoming year levy a tax of no less than that declared to be sufficient in such resolution without losing their qualifications as members of the district.

Any tax levy made under the provisions of this section shall be used exclusively for the support and maintenance of the district and shall be made by the board of supervisors and municipal governing authorities at the time and in the manner that other tax levies are made. The revenues provided for in this chapter shall not, under any circumstances, be commingled with other funds of counties or municipalities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-89 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-89
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-89
Status: in_force

The county park commission is authorized to insure all property against loss by fire and tornado, and to carry property damage and other miscellaneous casualty insurance, as in the discretion of said commission may be deemed proper, and pay premiums therefor out of the funds appropriated by the board of supervisors or revenues derived in the operation of such parks.

The conduct of business and all purchases and contracts made and entered into by a park commission created under Sections 55-9-81 through 55-9-93 shall be governed by the provisions of Title 19, Chapter 13, Mississippi Code of 1972 . They shall purchase all supplies for said parks, in the manner now provided by law for the purchase of such supplies by the board of supervisors, and shall issue vouchers in payment therefor. They shall report quarterly to the board of supervisors of the county all their doings and transactions of any kind whatsoever, and shall make a complete statement of the financial condition of such park commission at the end of each quarter, and shall annually make a detailed statement covering the entire management and operation of said parks, and may make any recommendations which they may have for further development of such parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-45 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-45
Status: in_force

The Building Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to repair and remodel the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and, notwithstanding the seating capacity limitations set out in Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , to enlarge said stadium as funds become available for said purpose. The parking facilities shall not be extended any farther to the east than as the facilities existed on January 1, 1996. Further, the portion of the state-owned property on which the stadium and parking facilities are located, except the property west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street, that was undeveloped as of January 1, 1996, shall remain undeveloped unless the Legislature enacts legislation approving the development of such property. The portion of state-owned property on which the stadium is located that is west of the stadium between the stadium and North West Street may be developed to provide parking facilities for the Mississippi Department of Transportation offices located on North West Street. The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 , relating to the property described in such section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-19
Status: in_force

(1) All such bonds provided for in Section 55-19-17 shall be lithographed or engraved and printed in two (2) or more colors to prevent counterfeiting. They shall be in denominations of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), and may be registered as issued. They shall be numbered in a regular series from one (1) upward. Each such bond shall specify on its face the purpose for which it was issued, the total amount authorized to be issued, the interest on the bond, that it is payable to bearer, and that the interest to accrue thereon is evidenced by proper coupons attached thereto.

(2) Such bonds shall contain such covenants and provisions; shall be executed; shall be in such form, format, type, denomination or denominations; shall be payable as to principal and interest, at such place or places; and shall mature at such time or times, all as shall be determined by such board of directors and set forth in the resolution pursuant to which such bonds shall be issued. The date of maturity of such bonds shall not exceed thirty-five (35) years from the date of the bond.

(3) All bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates not to exceed a net interest cost to maturity of seven percent (7%) per annum. No bond shall bear more than one (1) rate of interest. Each bond shall bear interest from its date to its stated maturity date at the interest rate specified in the bid. All bonds of the same maturity shall bear the same rate of interest. All interest accruing on such bonds so issued shall be payable semiannually, or annually, except that the first interest coupon attached to any such bond may be for any period not exceeding one (1) year. No interest payment shall be evidenced by more than one (1) coupon and supplemental coupons, cancelled coupons and zero interest coupons will not be permitted. No interest coupon shall vary more than twenty-five percent (25%) in interest rate for any other interest coupon in the same bond issue. The interest rate on any one (1) interest coupon shall not exceed seven percent (7%).

(4) Such bonds shall be signed by the president and secretary-treasurer of the district with the seal of the district affixed thereto; however, the coupons may bear only the facsimile signatures of such president and secretary-treasurer.

(5) Any provisions of the general laws to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds and interest coupons issued pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall be securities within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code , being Section 75-8-101 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972 . Such bonds and interest coupons shall be exempt from all state, county, municipal and other taxation under the laws of the state of Mississippi.

(6) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, bonds referred to hereinabove may be issued pursuant to the supplemental powers and authorizations conferred by the provisions of the Registered Bond Act, being Sections 31-21-1 through 31-21-7 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 19-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-25
Status: in_force

All bonds of the district shall be and are hereby declared to be legal and authorized investments for public funds of counties, cities, towns, school districts, banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations and insurance companies and for funds of the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System. Such bonds shall be eligible to secure the deposit of any and all public funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Mississippi; such bonds shall be lawful and sufficient security for said deposits to the extent of their value, when accompanied by all unmatured coupons appurtenant thereto.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-8 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-8
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-8
Status: in_force

(1) Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center shall comply fully with the terms of any lease agreement entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration with any public or private entity for that portion of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property transferred to and under its jurisdiction as provided in Section 55-23-6 , including the existing lease agreement between the Department of Finance and Administration and the University of Mississippi Medical Center entered into on February 23, 2009, as amended from time to time, unless and except that public or private entity breaches the terms of the lease agreement or defaults on lease payments or upon an agreement of the parties to terminate.

(2) The University of Mississippi Medical Center may enter into agreements with any developer for the property conveyed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center under Section 55-23-6 , or any lessee or lessees (or any designee of any such lessee or lessees), which agreements may extend over any period of time not exceeding the term of such lease (including renewals and extensions), pursuant to which the state shall be obligated to purchase contractual rights and/or improvements constructed on such property and/or any residual rights in connection with such improvements upon terms and for a purchase price, not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00).

(3) The University of Mississippi Medical Center, in its discretion, is authorized to enter into all other agreements as may be necessary or appropriate in connection with any financing by any lessee or lessees (or any designee of any such lessee or lessees) of any improvements to be constructed on property leased from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

(4) Any lease, renewal thereof, or other agreement entered into by the University of Mississippi Medical Center under this section shall not be valid unless approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.

(5) Any lessee or lessees (or any designee of any such lessee or lessees) of property leased from the University of Mississippi Medical Center under this section shall not be considered as being the state, any political subdivision of the state or any officer or servant of the state for the purposes of any liability that may be waived under Section 11-46-1 et seq.

(6) The University of Mississippi Medical Center, or the Department of Finance and Administration, acting on behalf of the state or any state agency, is authorized to perform any additional steps and necessary duties to fully implement the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-6 and 55-23-9 , as the exercise of such authority relates to the negotiation or renegotiation of certain leases or acquiring rights in any property under any existing lease with the Department of Finance and Administration.

(7) In addition to the requirement imposed upon the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Jackson State University to fully comply with the terms of all lease agreements entered into concerning the “ Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property ,” the process of eminent domain shall not be used to acquire possession of any property interest leased under the provision of any existing development lease entered into on the property at anytime before the expiration of the term of the original lease or any amendment made thereto.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5
Status: in_force

Such zoological park district established as provided for in Section 55-21-3 shall establish a district zoological park and garden board which shall supervise and control the zoological park. The district zoological park and garden board, hereinafter referred to as the board, shall consist of three (3) representatives from each participating county. Each member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the entity he represents for a term of six (6) years and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / Section 23-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-41
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the bonds authorized in Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 and funds appropriated for the enlargement and renovation of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, including the funds to be supplied by Hinds County and also including funds from any and all other sources set aside for such enlargement and renovation by the Building Commission shall be used for the purpose of enlarging and renovating all physical components which make up the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and, except for the funds contributed by Hinds County, shall be deposited in the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Construction Fund, hereby created in the State Treasury. The funds contributed by Hinds County shall be deposited as provided in Section 55-23-23 . To that end the commission is hereby authorized and empowered to make and enter into such contracts and execute such instruments containing such reasonably appropriate terms and conditions as, in its discretion, it may deem necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of carrying out the terms of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 , including the acceptance of that proportion of the cost of improvements required by the terms of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 to be contributed by Hinds County. Any funds received by the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission under Section 55-23-8 , may be used for any purpose authorized in this section or Section 55-23-8 , or both.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-8 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-8
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-8
Status: in_force

(1) Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center shall comply fully with the terms of any lease agreement entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration with any public or private entity for that portion of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property transferred to and under its jurisdiction as provided in Section 55-23-6 , including the existing lease agreement between the Department of Finance and Administration and the University of Mississippi Medical Center entered into on February 23, 2009, as amended from time to time, unless and except that public or private entity breaches the terms of the lease agreement or defaults on lease payments or upon an agreement of the parties to terminate.

(2) The University of Mississippi Medical Center may enter into agreements with any developer for the property conveyed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center under Section 55-23-6 , or any lessee or lessees (or any designee of any such lessee or lessees), which agreements may extend over any period of time not exceeding the term of such lease (including renewals and extensions), pursuant to which the state shall be obligated to purchase contractual rights and/or improvements constructed on such property and/or any residual rights in connection with such improvements upon terms and for a purchase price, not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00).

(3) The University of Mississippi Medical Center, in its discretion, is authorized to enter into all other agreements as may be necessary or appropriate in connection with any financing by any lessee or lessees (or any designee of any such lessee or lessees) of any improvements to be constructed on property leased from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

(4) Any lease, renewal thereof, or other agreement entered into by the University of Mississippi Medical Center under this section shall not be valid unless approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.

(5) Any lessee or lessees (or any designee of any such lessee or lessees) of property leased from the University of Mississippi Medical Center under this section shall not be considered as being the state, any political subdivision of the state or any officer or servant of the state for the purposes of any liability that may be waived under Section 11-46-1 et seq.

(6) The University of Mississippi Medical Center, or the Department of Finance and Administration, acting on behalf of the state or any state agency, is authorized to perform any additional steps and necessary duties to fully implement the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-6 and 55-23-9 , as the exercise of such authority relates to the negotiation or renegotiation of certain leases or acquiring rights in any property under any existing lease with the Department of Finance and Administration.

(7) In addition to the requirement imposed upon the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Jackson State University to fully comply with the terms of all lease agreements entered into concerning the “ Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property ,” the process of eminent domain shall not be used to acquire possession of any property interest leased under the provision of any existing development lease entered into on the property at anytime before the expiration of the term of the original lease or any amendment made thereto.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-51 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-51
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-51
Status: in_force

The athletic field at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, shall be named the “A.C. (Butch) Lambert Field.” The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission shall erect appropriate signs and markers at the stadium to indicate the name of the field.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-9
Status: in_force

If in the opinion of the commission, it is necessary to consolidate state lands for more economical administration as state parks and state forests, the Secretary of State, by and with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to exchange with individuals or corporations any state lands for other lands owned by individuals or corporations. The owner of such private lands shall make application for such exchange. In event such exchange is applied for, the Secretary of State is authorized to issue a patent, as provided by the existing statutes, to any landowner, upon the execution and delivery by the landowner of a deed conveying to the state land of equivalent value.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-7
Status: in_force

After the members of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission have been appointed and qualified as set forth in Section 55-24-3 et seq. , they shall meet, on or before August 19, 2016, at quarters provided for them by Harrison County after giving not less than ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of such meeting by registered mail, postage prepaid and electronic mail directed to each appointed member of such commission as provided to the Secretary of State at the time of his qualification, and posting bond. At such meeting a quorum shall be four (4) commissioners, and a majority of those members attending shall elect a president and secretary, both of whom shall be members of said commission, and adopt such rules and regulations as may govern the time and place for holding subsequent meetings, regular and special, and other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.

The commission is further authorized to obtain office equipment, supplies, furniture, furnishings, equipment, and other facilities necessary to administer the affairs and duties of the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-39 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-39
Status: in_force

(1) Any advertisement or advertising structure in existence on July 1, 1988, and which does not conform to the requirements of Sections 55-13-33 through 55-13-45 may be maintained for the life of such advertisement or advertising structure, provided that the State Highway Department may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation all such advertisements and advertising structures and all property rights pertaining thereto. All condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with such procedure as generally established by law.

(2) In any acquisition, purchase or condemnation by the State Highway Department under subsection (1) of this section, just compensation to the owner of the advertisement or advertising or advertising structure, where the owner of the outdoor advertising does not own the fee, shall be limited to the fair market value at the time of the taking of the advertising owner's interest in the real property on which the outdoor advertising is located and such value shall include the value of the advertising.

(3) In any acquisition, purchase or condemnation by the State Highway Department under subsection (1) of this section, just compensation to the owner of the fee or other interest in the real property upon which the advertising is located, where the owner does not own the advertising located thereon, shall be limited to the difference in the fair market value of the entire tract immediately before and immediately after the taking by the department of the right to erect and maintain such advertising thereon. In arriving at the fair market value after the taking, any special or general benefits accruing to the property by reason of the acquisition shall be taken into consideration.

(4) In any acquisition, purchase or condemnation by the State Highway Department under subsection (1) of this section, just compensation to the owner of the fee in the real property upon which the advertising is located, where the owner also owns the advertising located thereon, shall be limited to the fair market value of the advertising plus the difference in the fair market value of the entire tract immediately before and immediately after the taking by the State Highway Department of the right to erect and maintain such advertising thereon. In arriving at the fair market value after the taking, any special or general benefits accruing to the property by reason of the acquisition shall be taken into consideration.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 19-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-13
Status: in_force

Other counties may become members of the district after the establishment of the district according to Sections 55-19-3 through 55-19-7 and 55-19-11 in the same manner but without regard to the time limits provided for the original and necessary four (4) counties to become member counties.

Provided, however, for membership in the district by other than the four (4) permanent counties, the millage requirements shall be no less than the following:

Counties with total assessed valuation above $60,000,000․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

1 / 2 mill

Counties with total assessed valuation of at least $30,000,000 and no more than $60,000,000

1 mill

Counties with total assessed valuation below $30,000,000․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

2 mills

Whenever such county becomes a member, the clerk of the board of supervisors of that county shall so advise the Secretary of State and forward the name and address of the director for said county. A commission will be issued to such director by the Secretary of State. The director shall then proceed to take and subscribe to his oath of office and thereby become a member of the board of directors with the same rights, responsibilities and privileges enjoyed by any other director.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 19-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-25
Status: in_force

All bonds of the district shall be and are hereby declared to be legal and authorized investments for public funds of counties, cities, towns, school districts, banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations and insurance companies and for funds of the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System. Such bonds shall be eligible to secure the deposit of any and all public funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Mississippi; such bonds shall be lawful and sufficient security for said deposits to the extent of their value, when accompanied by all unmatured coupons appurtenant thereto.