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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-121 - Designation of district management group; fees and costs chargeable to district; contracts for specialty services

(1)
Each district established pursuant to the provisions of Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
, must designate in its district plan an existing local non-profit organization or department of local government as the district management group for execution of day to day activities for the district and for implementation of the district plan. Designation of the district management group shall be decided solely by the property owners affected by the creation of the district. Selection of a district management group shall be included in the district plan voted upon by the property owners in the district.
(2)
Reasonable management fees, operational reimbursements, administrative costs and program implementation fees may be charged to the district by the district management group during the duration of an approved district plan.
(3)
The district management group may, in its discretion, contract as needed with outside third party sources for specialty services needed to implement the district plan.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 11, eff. 3/21/1995.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-123 - Authorization of assessments for funding of district; lien for assessments; receipt of grants and donations by district

(1)
A business improvement district may be funded in whole or in part by an assessment authorized pursuant to this section. Such assessment shall be in addition to any taxes or assessments that may be imposed on property that is included in the district.
(2)
The assessment shall be levied on the property in the district based upon the gross square footage of the property. The district plan shall set the amount that shall be assessed on each square foot of property. A district plan may authorize that the assessment per square foot for buildings may be at a different rate than that for land; provided, however, that the square foot rate for each type of property shall be uniform.
(3)
Upon presentation of a district plan by a district created pursuant to Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
, the governing authorities of a municipality shall, at the same time and in the same manner as ad valorem taxes are levied, levy the assessment provided for in this section on the property in the district in the amount specified in the district plan.
(4)
Assessments shall constitute a lien upon the respective lots or parcels of land and other real property upon which they are levied, superior to all other liens except those for state and county taxes.
(5)
In addition to the assessment authorized under this section, a business improvement district shall also be authorized and empowered to apply for and receive public and private grants and to accept any monetary contribution or donation of real or personal property.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 12, eff. 3/21/1995.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-125 - Financing of improvements in districts

The expenses incurred in the construction, designing, planning, marketing, administration or operation of any improvement in a district shall be financed in accordance with the district plan. Upon the establishment, reauthorization, amendment or extension of the district, property owners within the district shall be charged the assessment pursuant to the plan. Improvements must be in addition to or an enhancement of those provided to the district by the municipality prior to the establishment of the district.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 13, eff. 3/21/1995.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-127 - Imposition and collection of assessment

(1)
The assessment upon benefited real property pursuant to Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
shall be imposed as established in the district plan.
(2)
The governing authorities of the municipality shall annually certify to the tax collector, or other officer charged with the duty of collecting taxes in the municipality, the annual installment of assessment due from each tract of land against which an assessment has been levied. The collector shall thereupon enter upon the annual tax roll of the municipality, in a separate column, the amount of the installment to be collected for each tract of land assessed, and the collector shall collect such installment at the same time he collects the annual municipal tax.
(3)
All assessments levied under the provisions of Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
shall be enforced in the same manner in which the payment of other municipal taxes is enforced, and all statutes regulating the collection of other municipal taxes shall apply to the enforcement and collection of the assessments levied under the provisions of Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 14, eff. 3/21/1995.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-129 - Custody and disbursement of proceeds of assessments; district fiscal year; permissible improvements

The proceeds of any assessment imposed pursuant to an approved district plan shall be disbursed by the tax collector to the designated district management group on an agreed to scheduled basis. A business improvement district may operate on the calendar year or on the same fiscal year as that of the municipality. None of the proceeds collected pursuant to Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
shall be used for any purposes other than those set forth in the initially approved or amended district plan. Improvements provided by a district using district funds may be undertaken only when the service, events, project or activity undertaken is not for the sole benefit of any particular property owner or other private party.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 15, eff. 3/21/1995.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 375, SB 2707,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-131 - Duration of initial authorization of district; requirements and procedure for reauthorization

The initial authorization for any business improvement district shall be for ten (10) years. During the last twelve (12) months of the tenth year of the authorization, a new district plan must be developed which meets all of the initial requirements of the district plan plus reauthorizes the district for another ten (10) years. Reauthorization requires the same approval process as initial establishment and authorization of the district. Should the district fail to receive reauthorization from the affected property owners in the district, the business improvement district will cease to exist at the conclusion of the most recently approved ten-year period or as soon thereafter as any outstanding indebtedness is satisfied. The ability to reauthorize rests solely with the affected property owners in the district.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 16; Laws, 2012, ch. 373, § 3, eff. 7/1/2012.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 43 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 21-43-1 — 21-43-133) › BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT (§§ 21-43-101 — 21-43-133) › Section 21-43-133 - Dissolution of district

(1)
Any district established or extended pursuant to the provisions in Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
, which has satisfied all indebtedness incurred to accomplish any of the purposes of the district, may be dissolved by the governing authority of the municipality upon:
(a)
Written and certified petition from the property owners within the district who collectively represent more than seventy percent (70%) of the total assessed valuation of all benefited real property in the boundaries of the district, or
(b)
The district plan terminates when no reauthorization has occurred as set forth in Sections
21-43-101
through
21-43-133
.
(2)
Upon dissolution of a business improvement district, any assets of the district remaining shall be transferred to the municipality.
Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 17, eff. 3/21/1995.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-1 - Short title

This chapter may be cited as the "Tax Increment Financing Act."
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 1, eff. 7/1/1986.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-5 - Relation to other laws; authority of municipalities to accept financial assistance and to enter into agreements with developers

This chapter shall be construed as cumulative authority to other existing laws relating to the powers of municipalities to undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelopment work. Any municipality engaged in slum clearance or redevelopment work through a redevelopment project within the boundaries of the municipality may provide for financing to defray the cost, in whole or in part, of the same as hereinafter provided. Insofar as this chapter is inconsistent with any other law, this chapter shall be controlling.
Any municipality may accept grants or other financial assistance from the state or federal government, or any other entity, to defray the cost, in whole or in part, of any activity consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
Any municipality may enter into agreements with any developer whereby the developer will agree to construct, operate and maintain buildings or other facilities or improvements included within such projects as are provided in a redevelopment plan.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 3; Laws, 1993, ch. 494, § 2, eff. 3/30/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-7 - Division of ad valorem taxes according to tax increment financing plan

Any redevelopment project may contain a provision that municipal and county ad valorem taxes, if any, levied upon taxable property in a redevelopment project or municipal sales taxes collected within the area, or both, shall be divided according to a tax increment financing plan.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 4; Laws, 1993, ch. 527, § 1, eff. 7/1/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-11 - Contents of tax increment financing plan; public hearing

Any tax increment financing plan, at a minimum, shall contain:
(a)
A statement of the objectives of a municipality with regard to the plan;
(b)
A statement indicating the need and proposed use of the tax increment financing plan in relationship to the redevelopment plan;
(c)
A statement containing the cost estimates of the redevelopment project and the projected sources of revenue (ad valorem taxes, sales taxes, and the proceeds of any other financial assistance) to be used to meet the costs including estimates of tax increments and the total amount of indebtedness to be incurred;
(d)
A list of all real property to be included in the tax increment financing plan;
(e)
The duration of the tax increment financing plan's existence;
(f)
A statement of the estimated impact of the tax increment financing plan upon the revenues of all taxing jurisdictions in which a redevelopment project is located; and
(g)
A statement requiring that a separate fund be established to receive ad valorem taxes and the proceeds of any other financial assistance.
Before approving any tax increment financing plan, the governing body shall hold a public hearing thereon after published notice in a newspaper in which the municipality is authorized to publish legal notices at least once and not less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty (20) days prior to the hearing.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 6; Laws, 1993, ch. 527, § 3, eff. 7/1/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-13 - Security for principal, interest, and premium on tax increment bond

The principal, interest and premium, if any, on any tax increment bond shall be secured by a pledge of the revenues payable to the municipality pursuant to the tax increment financing plan and may also be secured, in the discretion of the municipality, by a lien on all or any part of the redevelopment project and any security by any developer pursuant to and secured by a security agreement. The proceedings under which any indebtedness is authorized or any security agreement may contain any agreement or provisions customarily contained in instruments securing such obligations, without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions respecting the construction, maintenance and operation of buildings or other facilities or improvements of the project, the creation and maintenance of special funds, the rights and remedies available in the event of default to the debt holders or to the trustee, all as the governing body shall deem advisable; provided, however, that in making any such agreements or provisions, no municipality shall have the power to obligate itself except with respect to:
(a)
The proceeds of the bonds and any property purchased with the proceeds of the bonds;
(b)
Any security pledged, mortgaged or otherwise made available by a developer for the securing of bonds or other indebtedness; and
(c)
No municipality shall have the power to obligate itself except with respect to the application of the revenues from the tax increments; nor shall any municipality have the power to incur a pecuniary liability or charge upon its general credit or against its taxing powers.
Tax increment financing bonds issued under the Regional Economic Development Act also may be secured as provided therein.
The proceedings authorizing any bonds and any security agreement securing bonds may provide that in the event of default in payment of the principal of or interest on such bonds, or in the performance of any agreement contained in such proceedings or security agreement, such payment and performance may be enforced by mandamus or by appointment of a receiver in equity with such powers as may be necessary to enforce the obligations thereof. No breach of any such agreement shall impose any pecuniary liability upon any municipality or any charge upon its general credit or against its taxing powers.
The trustee under any security agreement or any depository specified by such security agreement may be such persons or corporation as the governing body shall designate; provided, that they may be residents of Mississippi or nonresidents of Mississippi or incorporated under the laws of the United States or the laws of other states of the United States.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 7; Laws, 1993, ch. 527, § 4; Laws, 2000, 2nd Ex Sess, ch. 1, § 23, eff. 8/30/2000.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-15 - Application of proceeds from sale of bonds

The proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under authority of this chapter shall be applied only for the purpose for which the bonds were issued; provided, however, that any premium and accrued interest received in any such sale shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds sold; and provided further, that if for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, such unneeded portion of the proceeds shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 8, eff. 7/1/1986.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-17 - Exemption from taxation

The bonds authorized by this chapter and the income therefrom and all security agreements and mortgages executed as security therefor made pursuant to the provisions hereof, and the revenues derived therefrom, shall be exempt from all income taxation in the state.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 9, eff. 7/1/1986.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 45 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (§§ 21-45-1 — 21-45-21) › Section 21-45-19 - Items which are included in cost of redevelopment project

The cost of a redevelopment project shall be deemed to include the actual cost of the construction or rehabilitation of any part of a project which may be constructed or rehabilitated by a municipality, including architects' and engineers' fees, the purchase price of any real property that may be acquired by a municipality by purchase, all expenses in connection with the authorization, sale and issuance of bonds or other indebtedness to finance such acquisition, and the interest on bonds for a reasonable time prior to construction or rehabilitation, during construction or rehabilitation and for not exceeding one (1) year after completion of the construction or rehabilitation.
Laws, 1986, ch. 449, § 10; Laws, 1993, ch. 527, § 5, eff. 7/1/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 47 - DELTA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT (§§ 21-47-1 — 21-47-5) › Section 21-47-1 - Use of surplus funds from operation of systems

The Delta Natural Gas District of Humphreys and Sunflower Counties having acquired certain funds from the operation of its systems is hereby authorized, in its discretion, to use surplus funds for further development of the district and to distribute a portion thereof to the City of Inverness, Town of Isola and the City of Belzoni, which municipalities compose the district.
Laws, 1988, ch. 455, § 1, eff. 4/26/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 47 - DELTA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT (§§ 21-47-1 — 21-47-5) › Section 21-47-3 - Use of funds, generally

The Delta Natural Gas District shall devote all monies, derived from any source other than the issuance of bonds for purposes authorized by the laws of the State of Mississippi, to or for the payment of all operating expenses, including such items as are normally required of utilities for sales development; to or for the payment of all bonds and interest on outstanding revenue bonds, if any, of such systems; to or for the acquisition and improvement of the system contingencies; to or for the payment of all other obligations incurred in the operation and maintenance of the systems and the furnishing of service; to or for the creation and maintenance of a cash working fund or a surplus fund to be used for replacement, extension of systems and emergencies. The balance of the revenues of the systems, as such may be determined by the directors of the district may be used for any other lawful district purpose or may be paid to the governing authorities of the municipalities of Inverness, Isola and Belzoni, in the proportion determined by vote of the directors of the district for distribution by the municipalities to the various municipal funds and used by each municipality for any municipal purpose authorized by law.
Laws, 1988, ch. 455, § 2, eff. 4/26/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 21 - MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 21-1-1 — 21-47-5) › Chapter 47 - DELTA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT (§§ 21-47-1 — 21-47-5) › Section 21-47-5 - Sale of district's assets to public utility; purchase price

The district shall be authorized to convey the assets of the district to any suitable public utility qualified to operate same, authorized for such service by the State of Mississippi, and regulated by the regulatory agencies of the State of Mississippi. The sale price shall be such as shall be agreed upon between the district and the purchasing utility. The purchase price shall be used as follows:
(a)
First, the retirement of all bonds of the district.
(b)
The payment of all debts or obligations of the district.
(c)
The balance shall be deposited in banks or other financial institutions authorized to receive deposits of such funds by the laws of the State of Mississippi. Such deposits shall be made in accordance with, and shall be secured as required by, the laws of the State of Mississippi. Preference may be given to such institutions as may be located within the counties of Humphreys or Sunflower. Such deposit or deposits, and interest thereon, may be used as set out in Section
21-47-3
.
Laws, 1988, ch. 455, § 3, eff. 4/26/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Section 23-NEW-NEW-002 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Ranked-choice voting, instant runoff voting - Prohibited in statewide, county, local, municipal, and school district elections]

(1)
Ranked-choice voting, also known as instant runoff voting, is prohibited in statewide, county, local, municipal and school district elections in the State of Mississippi.
(2)
Any voting method that allows electors to rank candidates for an office in order of preference and has ballots cast that will be tabulated in multiple rounds following the elimination of a candidate until a single candidate attains a majority shall not be used in determining the election or nomination of any candidate for elective office in this state, including elective offices for any county, municipality, school district, state or federal office.
(3)
Any existing or future ordinance or policy enacted or adopted by a county, municipality, school district, or any other local governmental entity that conflicts with this section is void on and after July 1, 2024.
(4)
This section shall not apply to electors who are entitled to vote absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act,
52 USC Section 20301
et seq., as amended.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 513, SB 2144,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 1 - QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-81) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-5) › Section 23-1-1 - and 23-1-3 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 331, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-1-1. [Codes, 1892, §§ 3256, 3257; 1906, § 3698; Hemingway's 1917, § 6389; 1930, § 5865; 1942, § 3106; Laws, 1960, ch. 442] § 23-1-3. [Codes, 1892, §§ 3256, 3257; 1906, § 3699; Hemingway's 1917, § 6390; 1930, § 5866; 1942, § 3107; Laws, 1948, ch. 308; 1952, ch. 391; 1963, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 32, § 2; 1968, ch. 566, § 1; 1972, ch 301, § 1; 1976, ch. 412, § 1; 1979, ch. 363, § 1]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 1 - QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-81) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-5) › Section 23-1-4 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 484, § 15, eff. 1/1/1987.
Laws, 1975, ch. 513.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 1 - QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-81) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-5) › Section 23-1-5 - through 23-1-67 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 331, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-1-5. [Codes, 1942, § 3107-01; Laws, 1950, ch. 458, § 1] § 23-1-7. [Codes, 1942, § 3107-02; Laws, 1950, ch. 458, § 2] § 23-1-9. [Codes, 1942, § 3107-04; Laws, 1950, ch. 458, § 4; 1970, ch. 506, § 1] § 23-1-11. [Codes, 1942, § 3107-06; Laws, 1950, ch. 458, § 6] § 23-1-15. [Codes, 1942, § 3107-11; Laws, 1963, 1st Ex Sess ch. 32, § 1] § 23-1-17. [Codes, 1942, § 3166; Laws, 1935, ch. 19] § 23-1-19. [Codes, 1942, § 3107-13; Laws, 1963, 1st Ex Sess ch. 32, § 4; 1978, ch. 389, § 1] § 23-1-21 and 23-1-23. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3107-14, 3107-15; Laws, 1963, 1st Ex Sess ch. 32, §§ 5, 6] § 23-1-25. [Codes, 1942, § 3107.7; Laws, 1960, ch. 443] § 23-1-27. [Codes, 1942, § 3108.5; Laws, 1947, 1st Ex ch. 16, 1970, ch. 506, § 2] § 23-1-29. [Codes, 1942 § 3118.5; Laws, 1948, ch. 307, § 2; 1970, ch. 506, § 3] § 23-1-31. [Codes, 1942, § 3118.7; Laws, 1952, ch. 394; 1970, ch. 506, § 4] § 23-1-33. [Codes, 1906, § 3718; Hemingway's 1917, § 6410; 1930, § 5878; 1942, § 3120; Laws, 1936, ch. 326; 1962, ch. 566, § 1; 1970, ch. 508, § 1] § 23-1-35. [Codes, 1930, § 5879; 1942, § 3121; Laws, 1944, ch. 170; 1947, 1st Ex ch. 18; 1962, chs. 566, 567; 1970, ch. 506, § 5] § 23-1-37. [Codes, 1930, § 5880 1942, § 3122] § 23-1-39. [Codes, 1906, § 3704; Hemingway's 1917, § 6396; 1930, § 5881; 1942, § 3123; Laws, 1970, ch. 506, § 6; 1978, ch. 391, § 1; 1984, ch. 401, § 4] § 23-1-41. [Codes, 1906, § 3716; Hemingway's 1917, § 6408; 1930, § 5886; 1942, § 3128.5; Laws, 1970, ch. 506, § 7] §§ 23-1-43 through 23-1-61. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3133-01 to 31330-10; Laws, 1970, ch. 506, §§ 8 to 17] § 23-1-63. [Codes, 1906, § 3726; Hemingway's 1917, § 6417; 1930, § 5905; 1942, § 3152; Laws, 1910, ch. 209; 1950, ch. 499; 1952, ch. 379; 1970, ch. 506, § 18] § 23-1-65. [Codes, 1930, § 5906; 1942, § 3153; Laws, 1970, ch. 506, § 19] § 23-1-67. [Codes, 1906, § 3718; Hemingway's 1917, § 6410; 1930, § 5877; 1942, § 3119; Laws, 1966, ch. 610, § 1; 1970, ch. 507, § 1; repealed 1970, ch. 506, § 33; amended 1972, ch. 366, § 1]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 1 - QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES [Repealed] (§§ 23-1-1 — 23-1-81) › SELECTION OF CANDIDATES THROUGH PREFERENTIAL ELECTION AND THEIR ELECTION [Repealed] (§ 23-1-81) › Section 23-1-81 - through 23-1-103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 332, eff. 1/1/1987.
Laws, 1976, ch. 485, §§ 1-10, 13, 15.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 3 - CORRUPT PRACTICES [Repealed] (§§ 23-3-1 — 23-3-65) › Section 23-3-1 - through 23-3-39 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 333, eff. 1/1/1987.
§§ 23-3-1, 23-3-3. [Codes, 1942, § 3158; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1952, ch. 392] §§ 23-3-5, 23-3-7. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3158.3 3158.5; Laws, 1948, chs. 310, 311] § 23-3-9. [Codes, 1942, § 3159; Laws, 1935, ch. 19] § 23-3-11. [Codes, 1942, § 3160; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1936, ch. 320; 1955 Ex ch. 100, § 2] § 23-3-13. [Codes, 1942, § 3164; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1960, ch. 448] § 23-3-15. [Codes, 1942, § 3165; Laws, 1935, ch. 19] § 23-3-17. [Codes, 1942, § 3166; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1979, ch. 487, § 4] §§ 23-3-19 through 23-3-39. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3167-3178; Laws, 1935, ch. 19]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 3 - CORRUPT PRACTICES [Repealed] (§§ 23-3-1 — 23-3-65) › Section 23-3-41 - through 23-3-47 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, §§ 333 and 334, eff.1/1/1987.
§ 23-3-41. [Codes, 1942, § 3179; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1971, ch. 510, § 1; 1978, ch. 479, § 1] § 23-3-43. [Codes, 1942, § 3181; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1971, ch. 510, § 2; 1978, ch. 479, § 2] § 23-3-45. [Codes, 1942, § 3182; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1968, ch. 567, § 1] § 23-3-47. [Codes, 1942, § 3183; Laws, 1935 ch. 19]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 3 - CORRUPT PRACTICES [Repealed] (§§ 23-3-1 — 23-3-65) › Section 23-3-49 - through 23-3-63 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 333, eff. 1/1/1987.
§§ 23-3-49, 23-3-51. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3184, 3185; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1968, ch. 567, §§ 2, 3] §§ 23-3-53 through 23-3-57. [Codes, 1942, § 3186-3188; Laws, 1935, ch. 19] § 23-3-59. [Codes, 1942, § 3189; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1983, ch. 499, § 23] §§ 23-3-61 and 23-3-63. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3190, 3191; Laws, 1935, ch. 19]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 3 - CORRUPT PRACTICES [Repealed] (§§ 23-3-1 — 23-3-65) › Section 23-3-65 - through 23-3-71 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, §§ 333 and 334, eff.1/1/1987.
§ 23-3-65. [Codes, 1942, § 3192; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1978, ch. 479, § 3] § 23-3-67. [Codes, 1942, § 3193; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1971, ch. 510, § 3; 1978, ch. 479, § 4] § 23-3-69. [Codes, 1942, § 3194; Laws, 1935, ch. 19] § 23-3-71. [Codes, 1942, § 3195; Laws, 1935, ch. 19; 1944, ch. 210]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-1 - through 23-5-15 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 335, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-5-1. [Codes, 1871, §§ 340 et seq.; 1880, § 121; 1892, § 3601; 1906, § 4107; Hemingway's 1917, § 6741; 1930, § 6176; 1942, § 3204; Laws, 1964, 1st Ex Sess ch. 30; 1968 ch. 568, § 1; 1970, ch. 509, § 1] § 23-5-3. [Codes, 1871, §§ 340 et seq.; 1880, § 121; 1892, § 3602; 1906, § 4108; Hemingway's 1917, § 6742; 1930, § 6177; 1942, § 3205; 1968, ch. 568, § 2; Laws, 1978, ch. 431, § 1; 1979, ch. 359, § 1] § 23-5-7. [Codes, 1892, § 3603; 1906, § 4109; Hemingway's 1917, § 6743; 1930, § 6178; 1942, § 3206; Laws, 1900, ch. 75; 1984, ch. 460, § 1] §§ 23-5-9 and 23-5-11. [Codes, 1880, §§ 102, 110; 1892, §§ 3604, 3605; 1906, §§ 4100, 4111; Hemingway's 1917, §§ 6744, 6745; 1930, §§ 6179, 6180; 1942, §§ 3207, 3208; Laws, 1980, ch. 425 §§ 2, 3] § 23-5-13. [Codes, 1880, § 103; 1892, § 3606; 1906, § 4112; Hemingway's 1917, § 6746; 1930, § 6181; 1942, § 3209; Laws, 1964, ch. 509, § 1; 1980, ch. 425, § 4] § 23-5-15. [Codes, 1942, § 3909.5; Laws, 1948, ch. 305; 1970, ch. 506, § 20]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-17 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 604, and by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 335, eff.1/1/1987.
Codes, 1942, § 3209.6; Laws 1955, Ex ch. 102, § 1; 1960, ch. 449, § 1; 1962, ch. 569, § 1; 1965, Ex Sess, ch. 10, §§ 1-4.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-19 - through 23-5-63 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 335, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-5-19. [Codes, 1942, § 3209.7; Laws 1955, Ex ch. 102, § 2; 1960, ch. 449, § 2; 1965 Ex Sess, ch. 11, § 1] §§ 23-5-21, 23-5-23. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3209.8, 3209.9; Laws, 1955, Ex ch. 102, §§ 3, 4] § 23-5-25. [Codes, 1892, § 3607; 1906, § 4113; Hemingway's 1917, § 6747; 1930, § 6182; 1942, § 3210; Laws, 1952, ch. 398, § 1; 1955, Ex Sess ch. 102, § 5; 1962, ch. 569, § 3; 1965, Ex Sess, ch. 12, § 1; Laws, 1984, ch. 457, § 4] § 23-5-27. [Codes, 1942, § 3210.5; Laws, 1955, Ex ch. 102, § 6] § 23-5-29. [Codes, 1892, § 3615; 1906, § 4122; Hemingway's 1917, § 6756; 1930, § 6183; 1942, § 3211; Laws, 1894, ch. 51; 1942, ch. 217; 1952, ch. 399; 1955, Ex ch. 103; 1966, ch. 611, § 1; 1984, ch. 457, § 5] § 23-5-31. [Codes, 1880, § 106; 1892, § 3611; 1906, § 4117; Hemingway's 1917, § 6751; 1930, § 6184; 1942, § 3212; Laws, 1955, Ex Sess ch. 99; 1962, ch. 569, § 2; 1965, Ex Sess, ch. 13, § 1; 1978, ch. 393, § 2; 1984, ch. 460, § 2] § 23-5-32. [Laws, 1978, ch. 393, § 1] § 23-5-33. [Codes, 1942, § 3212.5; Laws, 1962, ch. 571, §§ 1-6; 1965 Ex Sess, ch. 14, § 1] § 23-5-35. [Codes 1871, § 343; 1880, § 108; 1892, § 3614; 1906, § 4120; Hemingway's 1917, § 6754; 1930, § 6186; 1942, § 3214] § 23-5-37. [Codes, 1906, §§ 879, 4121; Hemingway's 1917, §§ 4037, 6755; 1930, §§ 4079, 6187; 1942, §§ 3215, 7920; Laws, 1898, ch. 62; 1908, ch. 109] § 23-5-39. [Codes, 1930, § 6188; 1942, § 3216; Laws, 1924, ch. 154; 1934, ch. 310] § 23-5-41. [Codes, 1930, § 6189; 1942, § 3217; Laws, 1924, ch. 154] §§ 23-5-43 through 23-5-47. [Codes, 1880, §§ 113-115; 1892, §§ 3616-3618; 1906, §§ 4123-4125; Hemingway's 1917, §§ 6757-6759; 1930, §§ 6190-6192; 1942, § 3218-3220] §§ 23-5-49 and 23-5-51. [Codes, 1892, §§ 3619, 3620; 1906, §§ 4126, 4127; Hemingway's 1917, §§ 6760, 6761; 1930, §§ 6193, 6194; 1942, §§ 3221, 3222] § 23-5-53. [Codes, 1880, § 116; 1892, § 3622; 1906, § 4129; Hemingway's 1917, § 6763; 1930, § 6195; 1942, § 3223; Laws, 1964, ch. 510, § 1; 1977, ch. 335; 1981, ch. 500, § 1; 1983, ch. 519] §§ 23-5-55 and 23-5-57. [Codes, 1892, §§ 3624, 3625; 1906, §§ 4131, 4132; Hemingway's 1917, §§ 6765, 6766; 1930, §§ 6196,6197; 1942, § 3224, 3225] § 23-5-59. [Codes, 1892, § 3623; 1906, § 4130; Hemingway's 1917, § 6764; 1930, § 6198; 1942, § 3226; Laws, 1968, ch. 569, § 1; 1970, ch. 506, § 21] § 23-5-61. [Codes, 1942, § 3226.5; Laws, 1960, ch. 446] § 23-5-63. [Codes, 1892, § 3626; 1906, § 4133; Hemingway's 1917, § 6767; 1930, § 6199; 1942, § 3227; Laws, 1960, ch. 450]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-65 - through 23-5-69 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 5, eff. 1/1/1987.
Codes, 1892, §§ 3626-3629; 1906, §§ 4134-4136; Hemingway's 1917, §§ 6768-6770; 1930, §§ 6200 -6202; 1942, §§ 3228-3230.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-133 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1978, ch. 429, § 3, eff. 7/1/1978.
Codes, 1892, § 3652; 1906, § 4159; Hemingway's 1917, § 6793; 1930, § 6231; 1942, § 3260; Laws, 1944, ch. 168; 1947, 1st Ex ch. 11; 1950, ch. 458, § 7; 1955, Ex ch. 105; 1956, ch. 405, § 2; 1966, ch. 613, § 1; 1970, ch. 508, § 2.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-134 - through 23-5-139 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 335, 336, 337, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-5-134. [Laws, 1978, ch. 429, § 1; 1982, ch. 477, § 4] § 23-5-135. [Codes, 1892, § 3655; 1906, § 4162; Hemingway's 1917, § 6796; 1930, § 6232; 1942, § 3261; Laws, 1944, ch. 169; 1947, 1st Ex ch. 12; 1970, ch. 506, § 25] § 23-5-136. [Laws, 1984, ch. 439, § 1] § 23-5-137. [Codes, 1892, § 3653; 1906, § 4160; Hemingway's 1917, § 6794; 1930, § 6233; 1942, § 3262; Laws, 1984, ch. 439, § 2] § 23-5-139. [Codes, 1892, § 3656; 1906, § 4163; Hemingway's 1917, § 6797; 1930, § 6234; 1942, § 3263; Laws, 1970, ch. 506, § 26; 1978, ch. 391, § 2; 1984, ch. 401, § 5]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › IN GENERAL [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-143) › Section 23-5-140 - through 23-5-142 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 501, § 4, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-5-140. [Laws, 1986, ch. 501, § 1] § 23-5-141. [Codes, 1892, § 3654; 1906, § 4161; Hemingway's 1917, § 6795; 1930, § 6235; 1942, § 3264] § 23-5-142. [Laws, 1979, ch. 502, § 1]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 5 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS [Repealed] (§§ 23-5-1 — 23-5-301) › MISSISSIPPI REGISTRATION LAW [Repealed] (§ 23-5-301) › Section 23-5-301 - through 23-5-313 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 337, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-5-301. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-501; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 501] § 23-5-303. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-502; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 502; 1975, ch. 502, § 1; 1984, ch. 457, § 1] § 23-5-305. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-503; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 503; 1975, ch. 502, § 2] § 23-5-307. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-504; Am Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 504] § 23-5-309. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-505; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 505] § 23-5-311. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-601; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 601] § 23-5-312. [Laws, 1975, ch. 503, § 3] § 23-5-313. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-603; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 603]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 7 - VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM [Repealed] (§§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-501) › Article 1 - VOTING MACHINES [Repealed] (§§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-5) › Section 23-7-1 - and 23-7-3 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 486, § 338, eff. 1/1/1987.
Codes, 1942, §§ 3316-01, 3316-24; Laws, 1954, ch. 360, §§ 1, 24.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 7 - VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM [Repealed] (§§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-501) › Article 1 - VOTING MACHINES [Repealed] (§§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-5) › Section 23-7-5 - through 23-7-51 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 338, eff. 1/1/1987.
§ 23-7-5. [Codes, 1942, § 3316-02; Laws, 1954, ch. 360, § 2; 1978, ch. 387, § 1] §§ 23-7-7 through 23-7-51. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3316-03 to 3316-23; Laws, 1954, ch. 360, §§ 3-26]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 7 - VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM [Repealed] (§§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-501) › Article 3 - ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS [Repealed] (§ 23-7-301) › Section 23-7-301 - through 23-7-325 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 339, eff. 1/1/1987.
§§ 23-7-301 through 23-7-309. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3316-31 to 3316-35; Laws, 1966, ch. 609, §§ 1-51] § 23-7-311. [Codes, 1942, § 3316-36; Laws, 1966, ch. 609, § 6; 1972, ch. 512, § 2] §§ 23-7-313 and 23-7-315. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3316-37, 3316-38; Laws, 1966, ch. 609, §§ 7, 8] § 23-7-317. [Codes, 1942, § 3316-39; Laws, 1966, ch. 609, § 9; 1972, ch. 512, § 1] §§ 23-7-319 through 23-7-325. [Codes, 1942, § 3316-40 to 3316-43; Laws, 1966, ch. 609, §§ 10-13]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 7 - VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM [Repealed] (§§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-501) › Article 5 - OPTICAL MARK READING TABULATING EQUIPMENT [Repealed] (§ 23-7-501) › Section 23-7-501 - through 23-7-525 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 340, eff. 1/1/1987.
Laws, 1984, ch. 509, §§ 1-13.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 1 - ABSENTEE VOTING BY PERSONS IN ARMED FORCES [Repealed] (§ 23-9-1) › Section 23-9-1 - through 23-9-31 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 604, eff. 5/15/1972.
§ 23-9-1. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-01; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1944, ch. 171, § 5; ch. 359, § 1] § 23-9-3. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-02; Laws, 1954, ch. 359, § 2] § 23-9-5. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-03; Laws, 1954, ch. 359, § 3] § 23-9-7. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-04; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1944, ch. 171, § 2; 1952, ch. 396, § 1; 1954, ch. 359, § 4] § 23-9-9. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-05; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1944, ch. 171; 1954, ch. 359, § 5] §§ 23-9-11 and 23-9-13. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3196-06, 3196-07; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1944, ch. 171, §§ 4, 5; 1952, ch. 396, §§ 2, 3] §§ 23-9-15 and 23-9-17. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3196-08, 3196-09; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1944, ch. 171; 1954, ch. 359, §§ 8, 9] § 23-9-19. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-10; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1954, ch. 359, § 10] §§ 23-9-21 through 23-9-25. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3196-11 to 3196-13; Laws, 1942, ch. 202; 1944, ch. 171; 1954, ch. 359, §§ 11-13] § 23-9-27. [Codes, 1942, § 3196-14; Laws, 1954, ch. 359, § 14] §§ 23-9-29 and 23-9-31. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3196-15, 3196-16; Laws, 1944, ch. 171, §§ 7, 9; 1954, ch. 359, §§ 15, 16]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 3 - ABSENTEE VOTING BY PERSONS IN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE [Repealed] (§ 23-9-301) › Section 23-9-301 - through 23-9-315 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 604, eff. 5/15/1972.
Codes, 1942, §§ 3202-11 to 3203-18; Laws, 1958, ch. 540, §§ 1-8
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 5 - ABSENTEE BALLOTING PROCEDURES LAW [Repealed] (§ 23-9-401) › Section 23-9-401 - through 23-9-431 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 341, eff. 1/1/1987.
§§ 23-9-401 through 23-9-425. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-401 to 3203-404; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 401 to 404] § 23-9-427. [Codes, 1942, § 3203-405; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 405; 1984, ch. 401, § 3] §§ 23-9-429 and 23-9-431. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-406, 3203-407; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 406, 407]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 7 - ARMED SERVICES ABSENTEE VOTING LAW [Repealed] (§ 23-9-501) › Section 23-9-501 - through 23-9-527 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 342, eff. 1/1/1987.
§§ 23-9-501 through 23-9-511. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-201 to 3203-204; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 201-204] §§ 23-9-513 and 23-9-515. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-204, 3203-205; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 204, 205; 1984, ch. 401, §§ 1, 2] §§ 23-9-517 through 23-9-527. [Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-206 to 3203-211; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 206-211]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 9 - ABSENTEE VOTER LAW [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-601 — 23-9-611) › Section 23-9-601 - through 23-9-607 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 343, eff. 1/1/1987.
Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-301 to 3203-304; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 301-304.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 9 - ABSENTEE VOTER LAW [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-601 — 23-9-611) › Section 23-9-609 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1978, ch. 432, § 1, eff. 7/1/1978.
Codes, 1942, § 3202-305; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, § 305.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 9 - ABSENTEE VOTER LAW [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-601 — 23-9-611) › Section 23-9-611 - and 23-9-613 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 343, eff. 1/1/1987.
Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-306, 3203-307; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 306, 307.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 9 - ABSENTEE BALLOT [Repealed] (§§ 23-9-1 — 23-9-701) › Article 11 - GENERAL PROVISIONS [Repealed] (§ 23-9-701) › Section 23-9-701 - through 23-9-707 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 344, eff. 1/1/1987.
Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-601 to 3203-603, 3203-606; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 601 to 603, 606.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 11 - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LAW [Repealed] (§ 23-11-1) › Section 23-11-1 - through 23-11-21 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 345, eff. 1/1/1987.
Codes, 1942, §§ 3203-101 to 3203-105, 3203-601, 3203-602; Laws, 1972, ch. 490, §§ 101-105, 601, 602.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 13 - MISSISSIPPI PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND DELEGATE SELECTION LAW [Repealed] (§ 23-13-1) › Section 23-13-1 - through 23-13-23 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 348, eff. 1/1/1987.
Laws, 1986, ch. 484, §§ 1-12
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 15 - MISSISSIPPI ELECTION CODE (§§ 23-15-NEW — 23-15-1111) › Article 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 23-15-NEW — 23-15-7) › Section 23-15-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Absentee ballots - Requirements]

For the purpose of this article, for all absentee ballots that are cast in person at the office of the registrar, the absentee ballot application and the required elector certificates shall be printed on the same absentee ballot envelope, with the application being printed on the front side of the envelope and the elector's certificates printed on the back side of the envelope. Such envelope shall not be smaller than eight and one-half (8-1/2) inches by eleven (11) inches. Once a voter has completed the application, he or she shall proceed to cast his or her absentee ballot and then place the ballot in the absentee ballot envelope as otherwise provided by law. After the ballot is sealed in the envelope, the elector shall complete the elector's certificate. A signature mismatch shall not be grounds for rejecting an absentee ballot that was cast in person in the registrar's office.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 536, HB 1406,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 15 - MISSISSIPPI ELECTION CODE (§§ 23-15-NEW — 23-15-1111) › Article 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 23-15-NEW — 23-15-7) › Section 23-15-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Election Code."
Laws, 1986, ch. 495, § 1, eff. 1/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 23 - ELECTIONS (§§ 23-NEW-NEW-001 — 23-17-61) › Chapter 15 - MISSISSIPPI ELECTION CODE (§§ 23-15-NEW — 23-15-1111) › Article 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 23-15-NEW — 23-15-7) › Section 23-15-3 - Definition of "ballot box."

For purposes of this chapter, the term "ballot box" includes any ballot bag or other container of a type that has been approved for use in elections by the Secretary of State and is capable of receiving voted paper ballots. Such ballot bags or containers may be used for any purpose that a ballot box may be used under the provisions of law regulating elections in Mississippi or any other purpose authorized by the rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
Laws, 2007, ch. 596, § 1, eff. 7/23/2007 (the date the United States Attorney General interposed no objection under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965).
Amended by Laws, 2017, ch. 441, HB 467, 1, eff. 7/1/2017.