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MS Code § 57-18-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 18 - Renewable Natural Resources Research Act of 1994|§ 57-18-11. Authority of Center to conduct research on contractual basis for public or private entities or persons for fee; cooperation between Center and state agencies and departments

  Personnel of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center are also authorized, subject to policies and procedures in force at Mississippi State University, to conduct research on a contractual basis for industries, governmental agencies, public or private organizations or corporations, and individuals at a price and on a basis to be determined by such personnel. Proceeds derived from such research shall be used, in addition to other funds provided from the State General Fund, for the operation and support of the center.   The personnel of the center shall cooperate fully with the various departments of state government, with the colleges and universities of the state, with the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station, with the University Research Center and with the Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development in an effort to fully effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All state agencies and departments are authorized and directed to give the center and its personnel their full cooperation in every possible manner.
MS Code § 57-19-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-1. Short title

 This chapter may be cited as the "Food Technology Laboratory Law of 1968."
MS Code § 57-19-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-3. Legislative findings and declarations

 The Legislature hereby finds and declares:   That the economic progress of Mississippi depends in large measure upon the wise and most feasible use of our agricultural land, and other natural resources of the state;   That food and food products grown and produced in this state substantially utilize a portion of our agricultural lands and other natural resources;   That food and food products when continually improved and more effectively utilized can contribute substantially to the total economic development of Mississippi;   That there is a tremendous need for additional knowledge about the production, harvesting, handling, grading, preparing, processing, storing, shipping and merchandising of food and food products; and   That this chapter is specifically designed to establish a program for the discovery and dissemination of knowledge concerning food and food products and the uses thereof.
MS Code § 57-19-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-5. Establishment of laboratory

 The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is hereby authorized and directed to establish a food technology program at Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science under the direction of the president and such other administrative authorities within the university as said board of trustees may determine.
MS Code § 57-19-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-7. Provisions of buildings, personnel, supplies, etc., for laboratory

 The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning shall provide for such food technology laboratory, such building, pilot processing facilities, personnel, supplies, and services as it shall determine to be necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the food technology program, having due regard for the contributory facilities and programs already existing at Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.
MS Code § 57-19-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-9. Functions

 It shall be the function of the laboratory to conduct a program of research which will provide solutions to problems of the food industry in Mississippi as well as some basic research which is primarily concerned with the development of new knowledge in food science, and to disseminate its findings to the public through classroom teaching and through an active extension program which will be available to all individuals and agencies for whom such knowledge will be helpful and useful.
MS Code § 57-19-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-11. Acceptance of contributions, donations, gifts and grants

 In addition to appropriations made by the Mississippi Legislature for the operation and support of the laboratory, the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is authorized and empowered to receive contributions, donations, gifts and grants of money and/or property, equipment, materials or manpower from persons, foundations, trust funds, corporations, organizations, the federal government or any subdivision thereof, the state government or any subdivision thereof, to be expended by said board in carrying out the purposes and objectives of this chapter.
MS Code § 57-19-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-13. Cooperation with other state agencies

 The laboratory personnel shall fully cooperate with the State Department of Agriculture, with the Mississippi Department of Economic Development, with the University Research Center, with the colleges and universities of the state, and with other various departments of state government in an effort to fully effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All state agencies and departments are hereby authorized and directed to give the laboratory and its personnel their full cooperation in every possible manner.
MS Code § 57-19-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 19 - Food Technology Laboratory|§ 57-19-17. Conduct of research on contractual basis for industries, governmental agencies, etc.

 The laboratory personnel may, at their discretion, and subject to the approval of the proper administrative authorities at Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, do research on a contract or project basis for industries, governmental agencies, public or private organizations or corporations, or any other, at a price and on a basis to be determined by the aforesaid personnel. The proceeds derived from such research projects shall be used, in addition to other funds provided therefor, for the operation and support of the laboratory.
MS Code § 57-21-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 21 - State Chemical Laboratory|§ 57-21-1. Short title

 This chapter shall be known as the "Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory Authorization Law of 1970."
MS Code § 57-21-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 21 - State Chemical Laboratory|§ 57-21-3. Establishment

 This chapter hereby creates and duly authorizes the operation of the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory, hereinafter referred to as the laboratory, in the State of Mississippi. Its organization, purposes, funding, location, chief executive officer, and duties are set out in the following sections.
MS Code § 57-21-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 21 - State Chemical Laboratory|§ 57-21-5. Location; provision of buildings and services

 The laboratory shall be located on the main campus of Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, hereinafter referred to as the university. Housing and facilities of the laboratory shall be in the university chemistry department building or in separate quarters nearby in a building or buildings provided by legislative appropriation. The university shall provide building and facilities maintenance, utilities, fiscal, purchasing, data processing, collection, and delivery services and all other services and equipment available to other departments.   The laboratory shall pay for such services or equipment from its funds at rates mutually agreed upon by university and laboratory representatives, but not to exceed those charged other departments of the university.
MS Code § 57-21-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 21 - State Chemical Laboratory|§ 57-21-9. Purposes

 The laboratory is established for the following purposes:   To provide analytical chemical and bacteriological services for regulatory control, in cooperation with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, of the quality of feeds, oil-seed meals, fertilizers and economic poisons offered for sale in Mississippi. The State Chemist shall also share responsibility for labeling and standards of such goods with these agencies.   To conduct chemical, bacteriological and physical tests of foods sold in the state, regulating the quality and labeling of such foods.   To conduct chemical and physical tests on petroleum products offered for sale in the state.   To provide chemically oriented consultation, problem-solving services and supporting analytical chemistry for other state organizations and agencies such as the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the State Geologist, the Board of Health, the Mississippi Development Authority, the University Research Center, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the Highway Patrol, the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural and Forestry Experimental Station as funds and resources permit.   To provide chemical consultation, toxicological analyses and scientific services for the solution of problems of individual citizens and firms of the state who are engaged in agricultural or industrial endeavors furthering the economic growth or development of Mississippi.   To conduct research and development programs associated with the discharge of these responsibilities.   To carry out any program or duty which may be authorized or delegated to it by future legislation.
MS Code § 57-21-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 21 - State Chemical Laboratory|§ 57-21-13. Personnel

 Administrative, technical, and support personnel of all divisions of the laboratory shall be employees of the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory. However, all employees will have rights, privileges, and responsibilities pertaining thereto, including all fringe benefits available to the general university staff. Recommendations for appointment, discharge, salaries, duties, and position titles shall be made by the State Chemist to the president of the university, whose approval shall be sufficient for all nonteaching posts. Laboratory members recommended for appointment to joint laboratory-teaching positions shall be approved in a manner customary with other university faculty or staff appointments.
MS Code § 57-21-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 21 - State Chemical Laboratory|§ 57-21-15. Funding

  Chemical Regulatory Division - Funds for the operation and support of this laboratory division shall be appropriated from the General Fund by the Legislature.   Petroleum Products Division - This division shall be supported by an appropriation from the General Fund by the Legislature.   Industrial and Agricultural Services Division - This division shall be supported by funds appropriated by the Legislature, and by payments from negotiated contracts or service fees. All income from fees and contracts shall be deposited in a restricted fund at the university, from which payment of costs shall be made for operation of the division on such contracts or services. All projects shall be nearly or wholly self-supporting, including the cost of special equipment required to conduct such services. Annual financial reports of this restricted fund and division projects shall be made separately to the Legislative Budget Office and the State Fiscal Management Board. Any excess money in the fund, as determined by joint audit by the State Fiscal Management Board, university on intervals of four (4) years, shall be returned to the General Fund of the state.   Research Division - This division shall be funded by appropriations from the Legislature and by research grants or contracts from federal or state agencies, industries or individuals. Each research grant or contract shall be self-supporting, including payment of overhead costs to the university. Annual accounting of all money received and disbursed shall be made to the contractee or grantee and to the Legislative Budget Office and the State Fiscal Management Board.
MS Code § 57-23-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-1. Short title

 This chapter may be cited as the "Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization Law of 1964."
MS Code § 57-23-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-3. Legislative findings and declarations

 The Legislature hereby finds and declares:   That the economic progress of Mississippi depends in large measure upon the development and wise use of the natural resources of the state;   That the animal, vegetable and mineral resources in the state offer a tremendous potential for development for the industrial pharmaceutical markets;   That these resources when properly oriented and researched and developed can contribute substantially to the total economic development of Mississippi;   That there is a tremendous need for additional knowledge of natural drug products, the uses for which such products may be employed in the pharmaceutical industry for the benefit of public health, and the means of converting them to such uses; and   That this chapter is specifically designed to establish a program for the discovery and dissemination of knowledge concerning natural drug products in the state and discovering product improvements, outlining processing and manufacturing opportunities and conducting research on distribution and sales potential.
MS Code § 57-23-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-5. Establishment of research institute

 The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is hereby authorized and directed to establish a research institute of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Mississippi under the direction of the chancellor and such other administrative authorities within the university as said board of trustees may determine.
MS Code § 57-23-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-7. Provision of equipment, personnel, etc., for institute

 The board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning shall provide for such equipment, personnel, supplies and services as it shall determine to be necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said institute, having due regard for the contributory facilities and programs already existing at the University of Mississippi.
MS Code § 57-23-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-9. Functions of institute

 It shall be the function of the institute to conduct a program of research in the properties and uses of natural drug products and the methods of developing these products to useful purposes in the pharmaceutical industry, and to disseminate its findings to the public and to all individuals and agencies for whom such knowledge will be helpful. Data from basic research studies shall be released to applied research agencies for completion of the applied studies. Efforts shall be made to coordinate basic and applied work.
MS Code § 57-23-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-11. Acceptance of contributions, donations, gifts and grants by institute

 In addition to appropriations made by the Mississippi Legislature for the operation and support of the institute, the board of trustees of state institutions of higher learning is authorized and empowered to receive contributions, donations, gifts, and grants of money and/or property, equipment, materials or manpower from persons, foundations, trust funds, corporations, organizations, and other sources, to be expended by said board in carrying out the objectives of this chapter.
MS Code § 57-23-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-13. Cooperation by institute with other state agencies

 The institute personnel shall cooperate fully with the various departments of the state government, with the colleges and universities of the state, with the University Research Center, the Mississippi Department of Economic Development, and other research and development agencies in an effort to fully effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All state agencies and departments are hereby authorized and directed to give the institute and its personnel their full cooperation in every possible manner.
MS Code § 57-23-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 23 - Pharmaceutical Product Development and Utilization|§ 57-23-15. Conduct of research on contractual basis for industries, governmental agencies, etc.

 The institute personnel may at their discretion, and subject to approval of the proper administrative authorities at the University of Mississippi, do research on a contract on project basis for industries, governmental agencies, public or private organizations or corporations, or any others, at a price and on a basis to be determined by the aforesaid personnel. The proceeds derived from such research project shall be used, in addition to other funds provided therefor, for the operation and support of the institute.
MS Code § 57-25-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 25 - Southern States Energy Compact|§ 57-25-7. Compensation of members of board; powers of Governor

 The three (3) members of the board appointed or designated to represent the State of Mississippi shall receive a per diem compensation as provided in Section 25-3-69 for each day or fraction thereof occupied with the discharge of official duties, and shall be entitled to reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties, including mileage, as provided in Section 25-3-41. The Governor is authorized and empowered to enter into agreements and to perform other necessary acts and deeds incident to the purposes of this compact and in authorizing this state to accept powers and responsibilities of the appropriate agency or agencies of the federal government related to energy.
MS Code § 57-25-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 25 - Southern States Energy Compact|§ 57-25-9. Submission of budgets of estimated expenditures

 Pursuant to article III(a) of Section 57-25-1, the southern states energy board shall submit its budgets of estimated expenditures to the legislative budget office for presentation to the Legislature.
MS Code § 57-25-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 25 - Southern States Energy Compact|§ 57-25-11. Supplementary agreements involving expenditure of funds

 Any supplementary agreement entered into pursuant to article VI of Section 57-25-1 and requiring the expenditure of funds or the assumption of an obligation to expend funds in addition to those already appropriated shall not become effective as to this state prior to the making of an appropriation by the Legislature therefor.
MS Code § 57-25-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 25 - Southern States Energy Compact|§ 57-25-13. Cooperation by state officers and agencies with board

 The departments, agencies and officers of this state and its subdivisions are hereby authorized to cooperate with the Southern States Energy Board in the furtherance of any of its activities pursuant to the compact.
MS Code § 57-26-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 26 - Tourism Project Incentive Program; Theme Parks, Entertainment Centers, Scenic Attractions, etc.|§ 57-26-3. Creation of Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; incentive payments

    There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the "Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund," into which shall be deposited such money as provided in Section 27-65-75(16). The monies in the fund shall be used for the purpose of making the incentive payments authorized in this section. The fund shall be administered by the MDA. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned on or investment earnings on the amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund. The MDA may use not more than one percent (1%) of interest earned or investment earnings, or both, on amounts in the fund for administration and management of the incentive program authorized under Sections 57-26-1 through 57-26-5.   Subject to the provisions of this section, incentive payments may be made by the MDA to an approved participant that incurs approved project costs to locate a tourism project in the state. The payments to an approved participant shall be for eighty percent (80%) of the amount of sales tax revenue collected from the operation of the tourism project, after making the diversions required in Section 27-65-75(7) and (8). The MDA shall make payments to an approved participant on a semiannual basis with payments being made in the months of January and July. The aggregate amount of incentive payments that an approved participant may receive shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the approved project costs incurred by the approved participant for the tourism project. Expansions, enlargements or additional investments made by an approved participant will not increase authorized incentive payments certified by the MDA. The MDA shall make the calculations necessary to make the payments provided for in this section. The MDA shall cease making incentive payments to an approved participant on the occurrence of the earlier of:   The date that an aggregate amount of thirty percent (30%) of the approved project costs incurred by the approved participant for the tourism project has been paid to the approved participant; or   Fifteen (15) years after the date the tourism project opens for commercial operation.       At such time as incentive payments are no longer required to be made to an approved participant, the MDA shall notify the Department of Revenue and the sales tax revenue collected from the tourism project shall no longer be deposited into the Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund. Any amounts remaining in the fund that were collected from such project shall be transferred to the State General Fund.