Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-23-51 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-15-71 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / 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. § 55-23-49 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-49
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-49
Status: in_force

The cost of repairing, remodeling and enlarging the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium shall be paid from any funds appropriated by the Legislature for such purposes, or from the sale of revenue bonds or general obligation bonds issued for this purpose, as may be hereafter authorized by the Legislature. The costs of construction of improvements made under Section 55-23-8 , may be paid from any funds provided under this section or Section 55-23-8 , or both.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / 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. § 55-19-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-23-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-9-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-31
Status: in_force

The project shall be in charge of a board of commissioners, not less than five (5) in number, nor more than fifteen (15), all of whom shall be adult resident citizens of the State of Mississippi, and each of whose terms shall be for a period of four (4) years, and who shall be appointed by the political subdivision or subdivisions constituting the recreational district. The board shall be in charge of all business and official affairs of such project, and shall be answerable only to the governing authorities of the political subdivision or subdivisions forming the recreational district. No member of any board of commissioners of any project shall be either interested directly or indirectly in any commercial enterprise operating thereon.

Such board shall have the authority to do and perform the following, but shall not be limited thereto: lease facilities or tracts of realty in said district for commercial enterprises, or other educational, athletic, cultural or recreational pursuits, to acquire by lease, purchase or gift additional realty for the project, to employ personnel in the operation and management of said project, and, in general, to have charge and control of all of the affairs and activities within said project. No land within said project may be leased for a period of longer than sixty (60) years.

Each member of the board shall be required by the political subdivision or subdivisions forming such recreational district to give bond, with sufficient surety, to be payable, conditioned and approved as provided by law, in a penalty not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

No member of the board shall receive any salary for acting as a member thereof, but the recreational district may authorize reasonable payment for attendance at meetings of the board of commissioners, and reasonable expenses in carrying out the duties of such board, including travel and lodging.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / 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. § 55-15-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-24-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-3
Status: in_force

(1) The Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be appointed, qualify and take office within thirty (30) days of July 1, 2016. Five (5) commissioners shall be appointed by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, with each member of the board to appoint one (1) person to the commission, who shall be a resident of Harrison County. Each commissioner shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board of supervisors and removed by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. The term of each commissioner shall run concurrently with the member of the board of supervisors who appointed him or her, unless such commissioner is otherwise replaced or removed by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. Two (2) members, one (1) from each judicial district in Harrison County, shall be appointed by consensus of the elected mayors of the municipalities from that judicial district within Harrison County, and such members shall be residents of Harrison County and shall serve at the will and pleasure of such mayors and shall have terms that run concurrently with the term of office of such mayors elected at a general municipal election, unless such commissioners are replaced or removed by such mayors. From and after July 1, 2016, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Convention and Visitors Bureau shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission.

(2) In addition to the fact that each commissioner serves at the will and pleasure of the appointing elected official(s), as described in subsection (1) of this section, any member may be disqualified and removed from office for any one (1) of the following reasons:

(a) Conviction of a felony;

(b) Failure to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without just cause.

(3) If a commission member is removed for one (1) of the above reasons, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed in this section.

(4) Vacancies which shall occur shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and shall be made for the unexpired term unless the person is otherwise removed, as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) In making appointments to the commission, the appointing authorities should consider persons who are community leaders and/or are representative of fields such as the hotel/motel business, large business, small business, the food and beverage industry and large facility operation or commercial real estate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / 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. § 55-15-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-41
Status: in_force

The following described portion of the old capitol grounds is dedicated and appropriated for the purpose of establishing a confederate monumental park, and protecting and preserving the confederate monument now erected, and any that may be hereafter erected thereon. Beginning at the southwest corner of the present capitol grounds, at junction of Pearl and State Streets, thence running north along the east side of State Street two hundred and thirty-four feet; thence east at a right angle to said State Street, three hundred feet; thence south parallel with State Street, two hundred and thirty-four feet to Pearl Street; thence along north side of Pearl Street to point of beginning.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-19-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / 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. § 55-25-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / Section 25-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-13
Status: in_force

All funds of a district shall be deposited by the board of directors in a bank or banks located within the counties or municipalities creating the district and qualified as a county or state depository.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-24-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 24-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-15
Status: in_force

In the letting of contracts and in advertisement for bids thereon for the development, construction, repair or maintenance of any structures, facilities and lands required pursuant to this chapter, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission shall comply with all of the requirements of the general laws of the State of Mississippi governing and regulating the advertisement for bids and letting of contracts by the State of Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-13
Status: in_force

All funds of a district shall be deposited by the board of directors in a bank or banks located within the counties or municipalities creating the district and qualified as a county or state depository.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / 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. § 55-15-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-41
Status: in_force

The following described portion of the old capitol grounds is dedicated and appropriated for the purpose of establishing a confederate monumental park, and protecting and preserving the confederate monument now erected, and any that may be hereafter erected thereon. Beginning at the southwest corner of the present capitol grounds, at junction of Pearl and State Streets, thence running north along the east side of State Street two hundred and thirty-four feet; thence east at a right angle to said State Street, three hundred feet; thence south parallel with State Street, two hundred and thirty-four feet to Pearl Street; thence along north side of Pearl Street to point of beginning.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 11-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-13
Status: in_force

The title to any property and all leases, easements or other property rights acquired under the provisions of this chapter shall be taken in the name of or for the use and benefit of Harrison County for public purposes. All such rights in land acquired by such conveyances, leases, easements, or other instruments, shall be used for public purposes in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and never applied to private uses, and the commission shall never permit any nuisance to be maintained or exist thereon.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-45 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-45
Status: in_force

The Mississippi State Highway Department is hereby directed to conduct investigations, including but not limited to necessary consultations with the National Park Service, to study the feasibility of the use of uniform informational signs along the parkways or parks which relate to commercial establishments accessible from the parkways or parks, and to report back to the 1989 Session of the Mississippi Legislature.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-7
Status: in_force

Promptly upon the appointment of the commission and annually thereafter, the commission shall organize by the election of one of its members as president and one of its members as vice-president, and shall select a treasurer and a secretary who may or may not be members of the commission, and who may be the same person. Such treasurer and secretary shall perform the usual duties of such officers and such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the commission, and shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the commission, payable, however, solely from the funds received by the commission.

Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term by the governing authorities of the municipality or of the county, as the case may be.

No commissioner shall be pecuniarily interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract for work to be done by or for the commission, or in the purchase or sale of any properties by or for the commission, and any such contract, purchase or sale in which any commissioner shall be so interested, directly or indirectly, shall be null and void as to such commissioner, his successors or assigns.

The commission shall have power to establish the time of its regular meetings and to provide for the call of special meetings by the president or by any two members of the commission. Any special meeting at which all commissioners are present shall be conclusively deemed to have been properly called, and action taken at such meeting shall be valid and binding. All meetings of the municipal commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at the city hall in the municipality or other meeting place of the governing authority of the municipality. All meetings of the county commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at the courthouse in the county or other meeting place of the governing authority of the county.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-13-35 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-35
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful to construct or erect a building, advertising structure or other structure, of more than three (3) stories or thirty-five (35) feet in height, whichever is lesser, within one thousand (1,000) feet of the outside boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Such restrictions on buildings and structures shall apply notwithstanding that such area is located inside or outside a municipality and notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary.

(2) It is the legislative intent of this section, in part, that possession of a building permit on July 1, 1988, shall not allow any construction after July 1, 1988, based on that permit. This section shall not apply to any building in existence on July 1, 1988.

(3) The following buildings or structures are exempt from the application of this section if they were constructed or under construction prior to July 1, 2002:

(a) Silos, buildings and structures designed for agricultural use;

(b) Churches; and

(c) Any building or structure on property that is owned by a public school district and used for educational purposes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-27
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes of Sections 55-13-15 through 55-13-29 , all of the provisions, rights and powers granted the Highway Commission, and the several counties by any general condemnation law of the State of Mississippi, are hereby conferred upon the Highway Commission and the several counties through which said trace is to run, and the following additional powers are also hereby granted:

(a) The right to go on private property for the purpose of making preliminary surveys and measurements for the ascertaining of the exact location and description of the land to be acquired for the Natchez Trace, is hereby granted to agents and employees of the several counties, the State Highway Commission and the federal government.

(b) Immediately upon the payment of any award to the property owner or to the chancery clerk, as the case may be, the fee simple title to any such land acquired by condemnation shall pass to the condemnor.

(c) The State Highway Commission and the several counties through which the trace is to run are hereby authorized to condemn right-of-way for said trace on behalf of and in the name of the State of Mississippi, and as soon as the fee simple title, as above provided, vests in the State of Mississippi, the governor is hereby authorized to execute a conveyance by warranty deed to the United States government of any such land so acquired.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / 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. § 55-13-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-11
Status: in_force

Sections 55-13-3 through 55-13-11 shall be construed in connection with any other laws of the State of Mississippi which promote the building of a national highway and parkway in the State of Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / 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. § 55-9-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / 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. § 55-24-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 24-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-3
Status: in_force

(1) The Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be appointed, qualify and take office within thirty (30) days of July 1, 2016. Five (5) commissioners shall be appointed by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, with each member of the board to appoint one (1) person to the commission, who shall be a resident of Harrison County. Each commissioner shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board of supervisors and removed by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. The term of each commissioner shall run concurrently with the member of the board of supervisors who appointed him or her, unless such commissioner is otherwise replaced or removed by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. Two (2) members, one (1) from each judicial district in Harrison County, shall be appointed by consensus of the elected mayors of the municipalities from that judicial district within Harrison County, and such members shall be residents of Harrison County and shall serve at the will and pleasure of such mayors and shall have terms that run concurrently with the term of office of such mayors elected at a general municipal election, unless such commissioners are replaced or removed by such mayors. From and after July 1, 2016, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Convention and Visitors Bureau shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission.

(2) In addition to the fact that each commissioner serves at the will and pleasure of the appointing elected official(s), as described in subsection (1) of this section, any member may be disqualified and removed from office for any one (1) of the following reasons:

(a) Conviction of a felony;

(b) Failure to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without just cause.

(3) If a commission member is removed for one (1) of the above reasons, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed in this section.

(4) Vacancies which shall occur shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and shall be made for the unexpired term unless the person is otherwise removed, as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) In making appointments to the commission, the appointing authorities should consider persons who are community leaders and/or are representative of fields such as the hotel/motel business, large business, small business, the food and beverage industry and large facility operation or commercial real estate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-5
Status: in_force

Any rails-to-trails recreational district, through its board of directors, is hereby empowered:

(a) To establish rules and regulations for the use of the recreational facilities of the district;

(b) To apply for and accept grants from the United States of America, or from any corporation or agency created or designated by the United States of America, and to ratify and accept applications therefor made by voluntary associations to such agencies for grants to construct, maintain or operate any project or projects which hereafter may be undertaken or contemplated by such district;

(c) To do any and all other acts or things necessary, requisite or convenient to the exercising of the powers, rights, privileges or functions conferred upon it by this chapter or by any act of law;

(d) To employ such persons as are necessary to perform the services required of the district;

(e) To enter into agreements and execute contracts necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges and functions conferred upon it by this chapter;

(f) To develop, operate, maintain and support a recreational facility for hikers, bikers, horsemen or others on and along railroad rights-of-way acquired for that purpose and for the use and enjoyment of the general public; and

(g) To sue and be sued.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 11-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-11-5
Status: in_force

The commission shall meet at the county court house, or at any other place designated in the notice of meeting, at any time upon call of the chairman or secretary by written notice mailed at least 48 hours before the time fixed for meeting, or without notice upon the attendance of all of the members, except the ex-officio chairman. Said commissioners shall receive five dollars ($5.00) per day compensation for each day, while engaged in attendance upon meetings of the commission, or engaged in other duties of the commission, and they shall receive their actual traveling expenses in attending meetings and engaged in the duties of the commission, to be paid out of the general fund of Harrison County.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-9
Status: in_force

Jackson State University shall acquire possession of, operate, maintain and improve the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium until such time that Jackson State University relocates its home football games to another venue, in accordance with the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-6 and 55-23-8 . Jackson State University shall employ such agents and employees as may be required in connection therewith. All personnel of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission shall be transferred from the Department of Finance and Administration to Jackson State University. Jackson State University may enter into contracts for the use of the stadium, and fix the amount of the compensation therefor, and collect the same when due.

Any personal service, management or other contracts of like nature entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration that are applicable to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, in whole or in part, shall be transferred to, acknowledged and complied with by Jackson State University for the term of such contracts.

All monies and revenues, including the amusement tax imposed upon the sale of tickets for admission to the stadium, and all other events on stadium property designated for Jackson State University and all monies arising from other use of stadium property, including that realized from the sale of concessions, shall be retained by Jackson State University for the operation, maintenance and improvements to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and for the support of intercollegiate athletics at such university. Jackson State University shall seek appropriate state funding through the Department of Finance and Administration for completion by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property for all expenses incident to the necessary safety, repairs and renovations as determined by the Department of Finance and Administration to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

All tickets sold to an event conducted in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium shall have printed in an appropriate and prominent place thereon the words A.C. “Butch” Lambert Field.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-87 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-87
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-87
Status: in_force

The county park commission may cooperate and join with the governing authority of any municipality or any park commission or authority created and authorized by the governing authority of any municipality in establishing, maintaining and operating any public park or recreation facility or facilities, and may cooperate and join with the board of supervisors of any other county or a county park commission created by authority of such board of supervisors of another county in establishing, maintaining and operating any public park or recreation facility or facilities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / 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. § 55-13-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 13-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-25
Status: in_force

Whenever any local road is found to cross the Natchez Trace Highway at a point which is not a parkway entrance, as defined by the national park service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the board of supervisors of the county in which such road lies is hereby authorized to abandon that part of such road which crosses the Natchez Trace highway and parkway, and to relocate it so that said local road will connect with said Natchez Trace Highway at a fixed parkway entrance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 19-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-7
Status: in_force

(1) In order to become a permanent member county of the district, the board of supervisors shall levy a tax not to exceed two (2) mills on all of the taxable property of the county after a mandatory election is held on the question within the county.

(2) No more than sixty (60) days after the organizational meeting of the district, the board of supervisors of each of the member counties shall adopt a resolution calling a mandatory election to be held on a day certain on the question of levying or not levying up to two (2) mills on all taxable property of the county. The resolution shall be published in a weekly newspaper published in the county and, in the board's discretion, also published in a daily newspaper published in the county, once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks with the last publication being not less than ten (10) and not more than thirty (30) days prior to the date for the mandatory election on the proposition of the ad valorem tax levy described above. The election shall be held and conducted so far as practical in the manner provided by general law for conducting general elections. At such election all qualified electors of the county may vote. The ballots used at such election shall have printed thereon a brief statement of the amount and purpose of the proposed tax levy and the words “FOR THE TAX LEVY” and “AGAINST THE TAX LEVY,” and the voter shall vote by placing a cross (x) or a check mark (✓) opposite his or her choice on the proposition. It is hereby declared that a majority of the votes cast at such election shall be necessary before the tax can be levied and the county become a permanent member of the Bienville Recreational District.

(3) When the returns of the election have been canvassed and the results determined by the county election commission, the election commission shall certify the results to the board of supervisors which shall, in turn, adjudicate the results of the election and enter an appropriate order upon its minutes declaring that said millage shall be levied when the next annual county tax levies are to be made, or enter an appropriate order upon its minutes declaring that such millage shall not be levied.

(4) No additional election shall be held on the proposition until the lapse of one (1) year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / 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. § 55-5-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-15
Status: in_force

Such national roadway or parkway shall not exceed in area as an average throughout its length in the State of Mississippi more than one hundred (100) acres to the mile of such roadway or parkway, and in addition thereto not in excess of fifty (50) acres to the mile of said national roadway or parkway of scenic easement rights.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-39 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / 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. § 55-24-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 24-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-23
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling to the extent of the conflict.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 25 / 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. § 55-24-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-19-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 19-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-27
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the district is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds of the district for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding and issued under authority of this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds. The issuance of such refunding bonds, the maturity and other details thereof, and the rights, duties and obligations of the board of directors and of the district in respect to such bonds shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter and the statutes providing for refunding revenue bonds issued by the municipalities of this state, insofar as they are applicable. In no event shall such bonds mature over a period of time exceeding thirty-five (35) years from date of issuance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-9
Status: in_force

Jackson State University shall acquire possession of, operate, maintain and improve the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium until such time that Jackson State University relocates its home football games to another venue, in accordance with the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-6 and 55-23-8 . Jackson State University shall employ such agents and employees as may be required in connection therewith. All personnel of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission shall be transferred from the Department of Finance and Administration to Jackson State University. Jackson State University may enter into contracts for the use of the stadium, and fix the amount of the compensation therefor, and collect the same when due.

Any personal service, management or other contracts of like nature entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration that are applicable to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, in whole or in part, shall be transferred to, acknowledged and complied with by Jackson State University for the term of such contracts.

All monies and revenues, including the amusement tax imposed upon the sale of tickets for admission to the stadium, and all other events on stadium property designated for Jackson State University and all monies arising from other use of stadium property, including that realized from the sale of concessions, shall be retained by Jackson State University for the operation, maintenance and improvements to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and for the support of intercollegiate athletics at such university. Jackson State University shall seek appropriate state funding through the Department of Finance and Administration for completion by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property for all expenses incident to the necessary safety, repairs and renovations as determined by the Department of Finance and Administration to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

All tickets sold to an event conducted in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium shall have printed in an appropriate and prominent place thereon the words A.C. “Butch” Lambert Field.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / 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. § 55-3-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-11
Status: in_force

The State Forestry Commission shall have the control and management of any and all forests or public parks set aside and dedicated as provided for in Section 55-3-7 , and shall have authority to issue grazing or farming permits or leases on said parks, and to make sales of timber and other forest products of the soil from same. The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall have the control and management of any and all lands set aside and dedicated for a fish and game refuge and/or preserve. The State Forestry Commission and the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall cooperate in the utilization of any lands so dedicated both for forestry and game and fish conservation purposes.

In the case of state forests and/or state parks the State Forestry Commission, and, in the case of fish and game preserves, the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, is hereby vested with authority to institute proceedings against trespassers and others in the name of the State of Mississippi, and to do all things necessary and proper to obtain the most complete and advantageous developments of state forests, parks, and fish and game preserves.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-5
Status: in_force

Such municipality and/or such county shall have the authority to establish by ordinance a bridge and park commission as a municipal agency of said municipality or as a county agency of said county to be known and designated as the “bridge and park commission.”

Such bridge and park commission, where it is a municipal agency, shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall be residents of the municipality and qualified electors therein, and shall be appointed by the governing authorities of said municipality. Such bridge and park commission, where it is a county agency, shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall be residents of the county and qualified electors therein, and shall be appointed by the governing authorities of said county.

At the time of the first appointment, one (1) of the commissioners shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, one (1) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, one (1) shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, one (1) shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, and one (1) shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years, until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Thereafter, one (1) commissioner shall be appointed annually for a term of five (5) years, and until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified.

Said commissioners shall take the oath of office required by Section 268 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi .

Said commissioners shall give bond payable to the municipality, where it is a municipal agency, or to the county, where it is a county agency, in an amount to be fixed by the appropriate governing authorities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / 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. § 55-7-35 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-35
Status: in_force

If the bridge and park commission shall determine by order entered upon its minutes and the governing authorities of the municipality or county concerned concur in the findings of the commission by order entered upon its minutes that in order to render the bonds to be issued under Section 55-7-33 salable or to obtain a more favorable rate of interest, that the tax levy hereby authorized is required, then the governing authorities of the municipality or county are authorized to provide for an annual levy during the life of the bonds issued hereunder, not to exceed four mills, upon all of the taxable property within the municipality or county in order to provide additional funds for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds, and for the sinking funds as may be provided for by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.

However, before the governing authorities of the municipalities or counties shall make any tax levy as authorized in this section, such levy shall be authorized by a sixty percent (60%) majority of the qualified electors of the municipality or county voting in a special election held in the manner provided by law.

If bonds are issued payable partially from ad valorem taxes, it shall be the duty of the governing authorities of the municipality or county to levy a tax sufficient each year, together with pledged revenues other than the taxes authorized hereunder, to pay the bonds and interest thereon as such bonds and interest become due, and to provide the sinking funds set forth in the order authorizing the issuance thereof. However, in no event shall a tax levied exceed the amount authorized in the first instance by the governing authorities of the municipality or county. Any part of this tax levy lost through homestead exemption shall not be reimbursed by the state.

If during any year all or any portion of the levy authorized hereby is not necessary to pay the principal and interest of the bonds falling due during the succeeding calendar year and to provide the sinking fund or funds required, and the commission and governing authorities of the municipality or county so find, by order entered upon their minutes, such levy shall not be made for that year to the extent that it is not necessary for such purposes.

As used in this section the word “taxes” shall include, but without limitation, all levies on an ad valorem basis upon land or real property.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-7
Status: in_force

Promptly upon the appointment of the commission and annually thereafter, the commission shall organize by the election of one of its members as president and one of its members as vice-president, and shall select a treasurer and a secretary who may or may not be members of the commission, and who may be the same person. Such treasurer and secretary shall perform the usual duties of such officers and such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the commission, and shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the commission, payable, however, solely from the funds received by the commission.

Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term by the governing authorities of the municipality or of the county, as the case may be.

No commissioner shall be pecuniarily interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract for work to be done by or for the commission, or in the purchase or sale of any properties by or for the commission, and any such contract, purchase or sale in which any commissioner shall be so interested, directly or indirectly, shall be null and void as to such commissioner, his successors or assigns.

The commission shall have power to establish the time of its regular meetings and to provide for the call of special meetings by the president or by any two members of the commission. Any special meeting at which all commissioners are present shall be conclusively deemed to have been properly called, and action taken at such meeting shall be valid and binding. All meetings of the municipal commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at the city hall in the municipality or other meeting place of the governing authority of the municipality. All meetings of the county commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at the courthouse in the county or other meeting place of the governing authority of the county.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-41
Status: in_force

The following described portion of the old capitol grounds is dedicated and appropriated for the purpose of establishing a confederate monumental park, and protecting and preserving the confederate monument now erected, and any that may be hereafter erected thereon. Beginning at the southwest corner of the present capitol grounds, at junction of Pearl and State Streets, thence running north along the east side of State Street two hundred and thirty-four feet; thence east at a right angle to said State Street, three hundred feet; thence south parallel with State Street, two hundred and thirty-four feet to Pearl Street; thence along north side of Pearl Street to point of beginning.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-9-83 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-83
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-83
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of such county may allocate and pay to such park commission annually such funds as may in their discretion be necessary properly to operate and maintain parks and outdoor recreation facilities. All funds in the hands of the park commission shall be placed in the county depository and shall be considered county funds.

The park commission shall devote all moneys allocated for such purpose by the county governing authorities, by gift, by revenue, or from any other source, for the payment of all maintenance and operating expenses, the purchase of parks and equipment, the erection and construction of buildings, the repair and replacement thereof, and for the extension of recreational facilities for the wholesome and healthful recreation of all citizens of the county.

The county park commission shall have full jurisdiction of all funds coming into its possession either by allocation by the board of supervisors or by gift or by revenue derived from the operation of said parks, and shall have authority to make all contracts in relation to the same.

The county park commission shall have authority to make bylaws for the holding and conducting of its meetings and such other regulations as it may deem necessary for the safe, economic and efficient management of such parks and providing for wholesome and healthful recreation to all the citizens of such county.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-13
Status: in_force

All funds of a district shall be deposited by the board of directors in a bank or banks located within the counties or municipalities creating the district and qualified as a county or state depository.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-17 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / 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. § 55-9-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-21
Status: in_force

The purpose of Sections 55-9-21 through 55-9-37 is to further the interest of the general education, health and welfare of the people of the State of Mississippi now and in the future.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-3
Status: in_force

(1) The Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be appointed, qualify and take office within thirty (30) days of July 1, 2016. Five (5) commissioners shall be appointed by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, with each member of the board to appoint one (1) person to the commission, who shall be a resident of Harrison County. Each commissioner shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board of supervisors and removed by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. The term of each commissioner shall run concurrently with the member of the board of supervisors who appointed him or her, unless such commissioner is otherwise replaced or removed by a majority vote of the board of supervisors. Two (2) members, one (1) from each judicial district in Harrison County, shall be appointed by consensus of the elected mayors of the municipalities from that judicial district within Harrison County, and such members shall be residents of Harrison County and shall serve at the will and pleasure of such mayors and shall have terms that run concurrently with the term of office of such mayors elected at a general municipal election, unless such commissioners are replaced or removed by such mayors. From and after July 1, 2016, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Convention and Visitors Bureau shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission.

(2) In addition to the fact that each commissioner serves at the will and pleasure of the appointing elected official(s), as described in subsection (1) of this section, any member may be disqualified and removed from office for any one (1) of the following reasons:

(a) Conviction of a felony;

(b) Failure to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without just cause.

(3) If a commission member is removed for one (1) of the above reasons, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed in this section.

(4) Vacancies which shall occur shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and shall be made for the unexpired term unless the person is otherwise removed, as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) In making appointments to the commission, the appointing authorities should consider persons who are community leaders and/or are representative of fields such as the hotel/motel business, large business, small business, the food and beverage industry and large facility operation or commercial real estate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-67 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-67
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-67
Status: in_force

There is hereby authorized to be established an historical monument near Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County, at the burial site of Samuel Dale, which area shall be under the jurisdiction of the department.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / 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. § 55-7-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-31
Status: in_force

All revenues, income and moneys received by the bridge and park commission shall be deposited in the depository or depositories which shall be selected by the governing authorities of the municipality or county, in the same manner as depositories are selected for said municipality or county, and shall at all times be secured in the manner provided by law for the securing of deposits of municipalities or counties. Any such depository shall hold such funds in an account in all respects separate and distinct from the accounts in which the other funds of the municipality or county are held, and separate and distinct from all other accounts. In the event that bonds should be issued, as hereinafter provided in this chapter, payable from the income of the commission, then such depository shall hold, manage and account for the funds of the commission in accordance with any resolution authorizing such bonds adopted by the bridge and park commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-5 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-7-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-25
Status: in_force

The bridge and park commission shall have power to appoint and employ such officers, agents, attorneys, engineers, architects, financial consultants, and employees as the commission may find to be necessary to perform the services required and authorized under this chapter, and to prescribe the duties and compensation of all such persons. The compensation of all such persons shall be paid from funds received by the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-9
Status: in_force

The state highway commission, for the purpose of acquiring lands as set forth in Sections 55-13-3 through 55-13-11 , may pay one-half the cost of said lands so acquired by purchase or condemnation only in event the county in which the land is purchased or condemned first contributes its one-half of such costs.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-9-85 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-85
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-85
Status: in_force

The county park commission shall have authority to employ a park superintendent or manager who shall have actual charge of such parks and the enforcement and execution of all rules, regulations, and the direction of all programs and festivities, and the operation of all devices for recreation installed therein.

The commissioners are authorized to elect such other officers and appoint such employees as may be necessary to maintain the said parks, and shall have entire control and management of said parks, playgrounds and swimming pools together with all property connected or in anywise appertaining to the same. Further, they shall have the right to fix the salaries of all employees and to direct them in the discharge of their duties; they shall have the right to discharge employees when found inefficient or for other good cause.

The county park commission shall have the power to make and collect fees for use of the park and for the use of any other amusement device that may be installed as well as the leasing of concessions or privileges for the sale of soft drinks, confections, popcorn, peanuts or other such articles; or such commission may operate such business.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-20 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-23-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 23 / 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. § 55-13-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-27
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes of Sections 55-13-15 through 55-13-29 , all of the provisions, rights and powers granted the Highway Commission, and the several counties by any general condemnation law of the State of Mississippi, are hereby conferred upon the Highway Commission and the several counties through which said trace is to run, and the following additional powers are also hereby granted:

(a) The right to go on private property for the purpose of making preliminary surveys and measurements for the ascertaining of the exact location and description of the land to be acquired for the Natchez Trace, is hereby granted to agents and employees of the several counties, the State Highway Commission and the federal government.

(b) Immediately upon the payment of any award to the property owner or to the chancery clerk, as the case may be, the fee simple title to any such land acquired by condemnation shall pass to the condemnor.

(c) The State Highway Commission and the several counties through which the trace is to run are hereby authorized to condemn right-of-way for said trace on behalf of and in the name of the State of Mississippi, and as soon as the fee simple title, as above provided, vests in the State of Mississippi, the governor is hereby authorized to execute a conveyance by warranty deed to the United States government of any such land so acquired.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 23-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-7
Status: in_force

Any construction, renovation, repair and reconstruction to the facilities and property of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium shall be carried on under the direction of the commission, which is authorized to make and enter into such contracts, agreements and undertakings as may be necessary to effect this purpose. The commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8 , relating to the facilities and property of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-17-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 17-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-1
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby authorized to be established the International Gardens of Mississippi which shall be situated in Copiah County, Mississippi, on lands selected by the Joint Legislative International Gardens Commission created by House Concurrent Resolution No. 61 of the 1970 Regular Legislative Session. The site chosen shall be purchased by and the International Gardens of Mississippi shall be developed and maintained with funds to be furnished by the county or counties involved.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall, in the development of said gardens, abide by the intent of House Concurrent Resolution No. 121 of the 1968 Regular Legislative Session, the intent and recommendations and reports of the Joint Legislative International Gardens Commission, and the final report concerning the proposed gardens as prepared by Mississippi State University for the Legislature wherever reasonable, practical and possible.

(2) The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks may accept financial aid from the United States government, foundations, organizations, and public and private corporations unless expressly forbidden by the laws of the State of Mississippi. Aid, assistance, advice and gifts may be accepted from foreign nations or other states of the United States.

However, until completion of the improvements to the existing state parks designated in House Bill 660, Regular Session of 1972, no funds made available to the State of Mississippi under the Federal Land and Water Conservation Act of 1965 shall be used in the International Gardens of Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / 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 15 / 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. § 55-19-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-23-45 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-24-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 24-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-15
Status: in_force

In the letting of contracts and in advertisement for bids thereon for the development, construction, repair or maintenance of any structures, facilities and lands required pursuant to this chapter, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission shall comply with all of the requirements of the general laws of the State of Mississippi governing and regulating the advertisement for bids and letting of contracts by the State of Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-41 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-41
Status: in_force

The following described portion of the old capitol grounds is dedicated and appropriated for the purpose of establishing a confederate monumental park, and protecting and preserving the confederate monument now erected, and any that may be hereafter erected thereon. Beginning at the southwest corner of the present capitol grounds, at junction of Pearl and State Streets, thence running north along the east side of State Street two hundred and thirty-four feet; thence east at a right angle to said State Street, three hundred feet; thence south parallel with State Street, two hundred and thirty-four feet to Pearl Street; thence along north side of Pearl Street to point of beginning.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-14 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 19-14
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-14
Status: in_force

After the formation of the district, if the board of directors should find that the millage levied is more than sufficient for the operation of the district and that there are no debts to be serviced, it may adopt a resolution permitting the lowering of the required millage set forth in Sections 55-19-7 and 55-19-13, Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 24-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-23
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling to the extent of the conflict.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-45 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-45
Status: in_force

No bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be secured by pledge of or be paid, either as to principal or interest, from, any revenue derived through Section 65-33-45 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / 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. § 55-23-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-9-57 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-57
Status: in_force

All monies authorized to be expended under the provisions of Sections 55-9-51 through 55-9-57 shall be paid from the general fund of such counties affected thereby.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-15 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-15
Status: in_force

Whereas, the federal government has allocated to the State of Mississippi for the construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway several millions of dollars; and

Whereas, said Natchez Trace Parkway is to be a paved highway of scenic beauty and of great value to the State of Mississippi; and

Whereas, by Sections 55-5-1 through 55-5-17 , and Sections 55-13-3 through 55-13-11 , the state highway commission and the counties through which the Natchez Trace is to run were authorized to acquire by purchase or condemnation the right-of-way necessary for the Natchez Trace highway, parkway and scenic public parks, and to pay for such right-of-way in the proportion of one-half by the several counties and one-half by the State Highway Commission; and

Whereas, the State Highway Commission by order on its minutes has declared that it will expend not in excess of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) for the purchase of its part of such right-of-way; and

Whereas, it is necessary under the rules and regulations of the federal government that this right-of-way be obtained and paid for by the State of Mississippi and conveyed by warranty deed to the United States of America prior to the expenditure of any federal funds for the construction of said trace;

Now, therefore, in order to carry out the regulations and rules of the federal government, and in order that the benefit of the federal government's financial assistance may be realized for this work, the following additional powers, rights and duties are hereby conferred upon the state highway commission and the several counties through which said trace is to run, and Sections 55-13-17 to 55-13-29 are hereby enacted.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-17-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / 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. § 55-5-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 5-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-11
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors and the State of Mississippi, acting by and through its Governor, are fully authorized and vested with power to execute any lawful conveyance or conveyances, deed or deeds which said board of supervisors or such governor may deem proper and necessary for the execution of any contract or contracts under authority of Sections 55-5-1 through 55-5-17 . Any deed or deeds or conveyance or conveyances, when executed by the board of supervisors shall be executed in the name of the county, and when executed by the governor shall be executed in the name of the State of Mississippi. Such deed when executed by the board of supervisors shall be attested by the chancery clerk, and when executed by the governor shall be attested by the secretary of state. Such deeds or instruments shall be sealed with the respective seals of the respective authorities and no other warrant or authority shall be required for the conveyance of such right, title or interest or for the registration of any of such instruments.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-43 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-24-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-23
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling to the extent of the conflict.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-13-25 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-25
Status: in_force

Whenever any local road is found to cross the Natchez Trace Highway at a point which is not a parkway entrance, as defined by the national park service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the board of supervisors of the county in which such road lies is hereby authorized to abandon that part of such road which crosses the Natchez Trace highway and parkway, and to relocate it so that said local road will connect with said Natchez Trace Highway at a fixed parkway entrance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-3
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county by itself or by joining with the board of supervisors of any county adjacent to such county may form a zoological park and garden district. The board of supervisors of any county or counties wishing to form such a district may do so by entering into a contract for the construction, expansion, remodeling and/or maintenance and equipping of such zoological park and garden. Such contract or any future contract may provide for the continued use, equipping, repairing, reconstructing and remodeling of such park and garden.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / 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. § 55-9-87 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-87
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-87
Status: in_force

The county park commission may cooperate and join with the governing authority of any municipality or any park commission or authority created and authorized by the governing authority of any municipality in establishing, maintaining and operating any public park or recreation facility or facilities, and may cooperate and join with the board of supervisors of any other county or a county park commission created by authority of such board of supervisors of another county in establishing, maintaining and operating any public park or recreation facility or facilities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-3
Status: in_force

(1) A district shall be governed by a board of directors who shall be appointed as follows: the governing authorities of each participating county and each participating municipality shall appoint one (1) resident of its jurisdiction as its member of the board. The term of each member shall coincide with that of the appointing official, so that after the initial appointments, terms shall be for a period of four (4) years.

(2) Each director shall, before a chancery clerk, take and subscribe to the general oath of office required by Section 268 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi , and the oath shall be filed with such clerk and by him preserved.

(3) If compensation is paid to any member of the board of directors, it shall be paid by the district from any funds available. In no event shall such compensation exceed the sum of Twenty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($22.50) per day.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-49 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-49
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-49
Status: in_force

Whenever such bonds are issued by the bridge and park commission, the rates, fees, charges and tolls to be established for the use of any bridge or causeway or for the services or use of any of the facilities owned or operated by the commission, or to be received by it from concessionaires or lessees, and from the lease or sale of any lands under the control of the commission and other sources, shall be such as to produce an aggregate amount sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of any bridge, causeway or other property or facility of the commission, to pay the principal of and the interest on all bonds issued by the commission as the same shall mature and accrue, and to provide adequate reserve and contingent funds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-29 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-29
Status: in_force

The provisions of Sections 55-13-15 through 55-13-29 are to be construed together with all other laws of Mississippi with reference to the Natchez Trace and the condemning of land, and said provisions are to be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of said sections and to obtain the benefits of the funds granted the State of Mississippi by the United States government.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-2 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-2
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-3-2
Status: in_force

For purposes of Chapter 3, Title 55, Mississippi Code of 1972 , the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) “ Commission ” means the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

(b) “ Department ” means the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

(c) “ Executive director ” means the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-23 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-7-49 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-49
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-7-49
Status: in_force

Whenever such bonds are issued by the bridge and park commission, the rates, fees, charges and tolls to be established for the use of any bridge or causeway or for the services or use of any of the facilities owned or operated by the commission, or to be received by it from concessionaires or lessees, and from the lease or sale of any lands under the control of the commission and other sources, shall be such as to produce an aggregate amount sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of any bridge, causeway or other property or facility of the commission, to pay the principal of and the interest on all bonds issued by the commission as the same shall mature and accrue, and to provide adequate reserve and contingent funds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-7 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 19-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-7
Status: in_force

(1) In order to become a permanent member county of the district, the board of supervisors shall levy a tax not to exceed two (2) mills on all of the taxable property of the county after a mandatory election is held on the question within the county.

(2) No more than sixty (60) days after the organizational meeting of the district, the board of supervisors of each of the member counties shall adopt a resolution calling a mandatory election to be held on a day certain on the question of levying or not levying up to two (2) mills on all taxable property of the county. The resolution shall be published in a weekly newspaper published in the county and, in the board's discretion, also published in a daily newspaper published in the county, once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks with the last publication being not less than ten (10) and not more than thirty (30) days prior to the date for the mandatory election on the proposition of the ad valorem tax levy described above. The election shall be held and conducted so far as practical in the manner provided by general law for conducting general elections. At such election all qualified electors of the county may vote. The ballots used at such election shall have printed thereon a brief statement of the amount and purpose of the proposed tax levy and the words “FOR THE TAX LEVY” and “AGAINST THE TAX LEVY,” and the voter shall vote by placing a cross (x) or a check mark (✓) opposite his or her choice on the proposition. It is hereby declared that a majority of the votes cast at such election shall be necessary before the tax can be levied and the county become a permanent member of the Bienville Recreational District.

(3) When the returns of the election have been canvassed and the results determined by the county election commission, the election commission shall certify the results to the board of supervisors which shall, in turn, adjudicate the results of the election and enter an appropriate order upon its minutes declaring that said millage shall be levied when the next annual county tax levies are to be made, or enter an appropriate order upon its minutes declaring that such millage shall not be levied.

(4) No additional election shall be held on the proposition until the lapse of one (1) year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-39 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / 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. § 55-23-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-13
Status: in_force

The State Highway Department is hereby authorized and empowered to maintain the driveways which lead to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and are a part of the state-owned real property under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission. In carrying out this section, the department is authorized to use its personnel, funds, equipment and machinery, and it may accept donations of funds from said commission, the City of Jackson, and Hinds County, which funds are hereby authorized to be expended, and other grants and bequests for carrying out the provisions of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-13-1
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a Natchez Trace Parkway Right-of-Way Commission, which shall consist of three (3) members to be appointed by the Governor. Only qualified electors who are citizens of the State of Mississippi shall be eligible to serve on said commission.

The said commission shall have the power and the authority to deal with the boards of supervisors of the several counties through which said parkway runs, with the governing authorities of the municipalities through which said parkway runs, and with the State Highway Commission, and other state authorities, in procuring rights-of-way for the said parkway, satisfactory to the United States government and the agencies thereof in charge of the location and construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The said commission shall serve without pay and shall exist and function so long as is necessary to effectuate its purposes. When its purposes and duties have been accomplished, said commission shall be dissolved by order of the governor.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-13
Status: in_force

The State Highway Department is hereby authorized and empowered to maintain the driveways which lead to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and are a part of the state-owned real property under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission. In carrying out this section, the department is authorized to use its personnel, funds, equipment and machinery, and it may accept donations of funds from said commission, the City of Jackson, and Hinds County, which funds are hereby authorized to be expended, and other grants and bequests for carrying out the provisions of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 19 / 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. § 55-21-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-13
Status: in_force

Any municipality within a zoological park and garden district may contribute to such district from any available source.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-3
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county by itself or by joining with the board of supervisors of any county adjacent to such county may form a zoological park and garden district. The board of supervisors of any county or counties wishing to form such a district may do so by entering into a contract for the construction, expansion, remodeling and/or maintenance and equipping of such zoological park and garden. Such contract or any future contract may provide for the continued use, equipping, repairing, reconstructing and remodeling of such park and garden.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-15-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-19-31 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / 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. § 55-23-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / 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. § 55-19-9 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / 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. § 55-25-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-19-27 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 19-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-27
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the district is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds of the district for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding and issued under authority of this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds. The issuance of such refunding bonds, the maturity and other details thereof, and the rights, duties and obligations of the board of directors and of the district in respect to such bonds shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter and the statutes providing for refunding revenue bonds issued by the municipalities of this state, insofar as they are applicable. In no event shall such bonds mature over a period of time exceeding thirty-five (35) years from date of issuance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-19 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / 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. § 55-24-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 24-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-1
Status: in_force

There is created a Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission to be composed of seven (7) members to be constituted and appointed as provided in Section 55-24-3 . For the purposes of this chapter and unless otherwise required by the context, the word “ commission ” shall mean the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-14 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 19-14
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-19-14
Status: in_force

After the formation of the district, if the board of directors should find that the millage levied is more than sufficient for the operation of the district and that there are no debts to be serviced, it may adopt a resolution permitting the lowering of the required millage set forth in Sections 55-19-7 and 55-19-13, Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-13 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13 / Section 23-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-13
Status: in_force

The State Highway Department is hereby authorized and empowered to maintain the driveways which lead to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and are a part of the state-owned real property under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission. In carrying out this section, the department is authorized to use its personnel, funds, equipment and machinery, and it may accept donations of funds from said commission, the City of Jackson, and Hinds County, which funds are hereby authorized to be expended, and other grants and bequests for carrying out the provisions of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-1
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county in which there are located, or in which there is a desire to locate, recreational centers, stadiums, lakes, waterfowl or game management areas or parks or any one or more of the aforesaid, or the board of supervisors of any county adjoining a county in which there are located, or in which there is a desire to locate, such recreational centers, stadiums, lakes, waterfowl or game management areas or parks or any one or more of the aforesaid, or the governing authority of any municipality having a population of thirty-five hundred (3500) or more located in any of said counties, are hereby empowered, in addition to all other powers given them by law, to (a) issue bonds for the purpose of securing money to build and equip recreational centers, stadiums, lakes, waterfowl or game management areas or parks or any one or more of the aforesaid, operating alone or as a unit, or in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks or other agency of the State of Mississippi, and to (b) acquire by lease, purchase, eminent domain, donation, or otherwise, sites therefor. The county and the municipalities, or either of them, either with or without assistance from some agency of the State of Mississippi or the United States government, may enter jointly or separately into the construction of such recreational centers, stadiums, lakes, waterfowl or game management areas or parks, and into the acquisition of sites therefor, from the sale of bonds issued separately by the counties and the municipalities for such purposes. Such recreational centers, stadiums, lakes, waterfowl or game management areas or parks, or sites therefor, may be located on land owned by the county or counties, municipality or municipalities, or by the State of Mississippi, or on lands leased to the county or counties, municipality or municipalities, or by the State of Mississippi, or on lands leased to the county or counties or municipality or municipalities jointly, or to either of them, or may be located on lands owned by the United States Forestry Service. Any bonds issued hereunder by a county shall be subject to and compliance had with Sections 19-9-1 through 19-9-31, Mississippi Code of 1972 , and any bonds issued hereunder by a municipality shall be subject to and in compliance with Sections 21-33-301 through 21-33-329, Mississippi Code of 1972 .

Bonds issued under the provisions of this section may be full faith and credit bonds, and may be retired in whole or in part by the proceeds or a part of same earned by such recreational facilities or parks.

The governing authority of any such county or municipality without the issuance of bonds, or in addition to the issuance of bonds, may use any available surplus funds for constructing, equipping, maintaining and operating such recreational centers, stadiums, lakes, waterfowl or game management areas or parks.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-51 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-51
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-51
Status: in_force

(1) The board of supervisors of any county having a population of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants, according to the latest federal census, is authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to employ recreational supervisors for public parks and/or playgrounds located in said county, to pay to each recreational supervisor a salary of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per month, and to expend a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) annually for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment in such public parks and/or playgrounds. However, no sum in excess of two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) shall be expended for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment in any one (1) supervisors district in any one (1) year.

(2) The board of supervisors of any county having as many as seven (7) municipalities located therein, in whole or in part, and in which there is located a Natchez Trace Parkway Housing Authority and a government fish hatchery, may, in its discretion, employ recreational supervisors for public parks and/or playgrounds located in said county, expend a total sum not exceeding three thousand, six hundred dollars ($3,600.00) annually for their salaries and expenses, and expend a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) annually for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment in such parks and/or playgrounds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-11 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-11
Status: in_force

Subject to the other provisions of this chapter, the director shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) Subject to the approval of the board, the director shall organize the district zoological park and garden and provide for such officers, agents and employees necessary for the operation thereof. These positions shall be filled solely on the basis of training, experience and other qualifications in the field of zoo management.

(b) As the executive secretary and principal administrative officer of the board, and subject to its approval, the director shall operate the district zoological park and garden and enforce all regulations and policy decisions of the board in regard thereto. He shall perform such other duties as may be directed by the board.

(c)(i) As directed by the board, the director may establish a schedule of charges for admission to or the use of the district zoological park and garden or any related facility, except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, provide for the sale of gifts, souvenirs, food and beverages, and grant concessions for the sale of such items. The granting of any concessions relative to food, beverages and transit shall not be subject to the competitive bidding procedures, except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

(ii) In the granting of such concessions, a contract for such concessions shall be made either upon sealed bids or by direct negotiation by obtaining two (2) or more quotations for the service when possible. At least thirty (30) days before awarding a directly negotiated contract, the zoological board shall, by written published notice, request quotations for the service to be provided. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of at least one (1) year after receipt thereof. If a contract is made upon sealed bids, the procedure for advertising and awarding bids shall conform to the provisions for competitive bidding in the laws of Mississippi.

(d) In order to encourage and permit the use of and access to the district zoological park and garden, the board shall establish an admissions policy providing for free admission to the district zoological park and garden for all visitors on certain days distributed throughout each year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-25-3
Status: in_force

(1) A district shall be governed by a board of directors who shall be appointed as follows: the governing authorities of each participating county and each participating municipality shall appoint one (1) resident of its jurisdiction as its member of the board. The term of each member shall coincide with that of the appointing official, so that after the initial appointments, terms shall be for a period of four (4) years.

(2) Each director shall, before a chancery clerk, take and subscribe to the general oath of office required by Section 268 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi , and the oath shall be filed with such clerk and by him preserved.

(3) If compensation is paid to any member of the board of directors, it shall be paid by the district from any funds available. In no event shall such compensation exceed the sum of Twenty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($22.50) per day.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-3 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / 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. § 55-23-47 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-47
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-23-47
Status: in_force

The repairing, remodeling and enlarging of the Mississippi Memorial Stadium shall be carried on throughout in accordance with the provisions of Section 12, Chapter 390, Laws of 1960.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-24-21 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 24 / 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. § 55-9-33 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-9-33
Status: in_force

The project shall be subject to the police power of the political subdivision or subdivisions forming the recreational district.
Miss. Code Ann. § 55-21-1 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / 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. § 55-19-33 — MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 15 / 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.