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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-507 - Powers and duties of commission

In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the commission shall have the following powers and duties regarding lead-based paint activities:
(a)
To adopt, modify, repeal and promulgate, after due notice and hearing, and where not otherwise prohibited by federal or state law, to make exceptions to and grant exemptions and variances from, and to enforce rules and regulations implementing or effectuating the powers and duties of the commission under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(b)
To issue, reissue, suspend, revoke or deny the issuance or reissuance of accreditation for lead-based paint activity training programs and to require the modification of those training programs;
(c)
To issue, reissue, suspend, revoke or deny the issuance or reissuance of certificates for risk assessors, project designers, supervisors, renovators, dust sampling technicians, inspectors and workers involved in lead-based paint activities;
(d)
To develop and require the use of work practice standards for lead-based paint activities and to monitor compliance with those work practice standards;
(e)
To establish pre-renovation information distribution requirements and monitor compliance with those requirements;
(f)
To enforce and assess penalties for violations of Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(g)
To assess and collect fees for the accreditation of training programs, issuance and reissuance of certificates, and lead-based paint abatement and renovation projects;
(h)
To develop an examination and grading system for testing applicants to be administered by accredited training programs;
(i)
To establish requirements and procedures for the administration of a third-party certification examination;
(j)
To enter into reciprocal agreements for accreditation of training programs and certification of risk assessors, project designers, supervisors, renovators, dust sampling technicians, inspectors and workers with other states that have established accreditation and certification programs that meet or exceed the accreditation and certification requirements adopted under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(k)
To apply for, receive and expend any contributions, gifts, devises, bequests or funds from any source relating to Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(l)
To enter into, and to authorize the executive director to execute with the approval of the commission, contracts, grants and cooperative agreements, except as limited under Section
49-2-9
, with any federal or state agency or subdivision thereof, any public or private institution, or any other person in connection with carrying out Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
; and
(m)
To discharge other duties, responsibilities and powers necessary to implement Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 4; Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 3, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-511 - Lead-based paint risk assessor certificate required

(1)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint risk assessor certificate to conduct a risk assessment or lead hazard screen as part of any lead-based paint activity.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint risk assessor certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
(i)
Be a registered professional engineer or a licensed architect; or
(ii)
Have a bachelor's degree in a profession related to engineering, health or environmental science and one (1) year of experience in a related field, as determined by the commission; or
(iii)
Have an associate's degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field, as determined by the commission; or
(iv)
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in a related field, as determined by the commission;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint risk assessors and lead-based paint inspectors; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 6, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-513 - Lead-based paint project designer certificate required

(1)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for any person who does not possess a valid lead-based paint project designer certificate to prepare abatement project designs, occupant protection plans and abatement reports.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint project designer certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
(i)
Be a registered professional engineer or a licensed architect; or
(ii)
Have a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or a profession related to engineering or architecture and one (1) year of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or
(iii)
Have an associate's degree and two (2) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or
(iv)
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint project designers and lead-based paint supervisor; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 7, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-515 - Lead-based paint supervisor certificate required

(1)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint supervisor certificate to direct a lead-based paint abatement activity and to prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint supervisor certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker or two (2) years of experience in a related field, as determined by the commission or in the building trades;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint supervisors; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 8, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-516 - Lead-based paint renovator certificate required

(1)
After July 1, 2009, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint renovator certificate to direct a lead-based paint renovation activity and/or conduct testing to determine the presence of lead-based paint on components affected by renovation activities.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint renovator certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience as a lead-based paint abatement or renovation worker or two (2) years of experience in a related field, as determined by the commission or in the building trades;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint renovators; or
(c)
Have successfully completed an accredited abatement worker or supervisor course, or have successfully completed an EPA, HUD or EPA/HUD model renovation training course and have taken an accredited refresher renovator training course; and
(d)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 9, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-517 - Lead-based paint inspector certificate required

(1)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint inspector certificate to work as an inspector on a lead-based paint activity.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint inspector certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint inspectors; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 9, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-518 - Lead-based paint dust sampling technician certificate required

(1)
After July 1, 2009, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint dust sampling technician certificate to work as a dust sampling technician on a lead-based paint renovation.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint dust sampling technician certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint dust sampling technicians; or
(c)
Have successfully completed an accredited lead-based paint inspector or risk assessor course and have completed an accredited refresher dust sampling technician course; and
(d)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 10, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-519 - Lead-based paint abatement worker certificate required; certificate not required for work on renovation activities

(1)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint abatement worker certificate to work as a worker on a lead-based paint abatement activity.
(2)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for a firm to employ a person as a worker on a lead-based paint abatement activity who does not possess a valid lead-based paint abatement worker certificate in accordance with this section.
(3)
To qualify for a lead-based paint abatement worker certificate an individual shall:
(a)
Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint abatement workers; and
(b)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(4)
Workers engaged in renovation activities are not required to possess certification.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 10; Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 5, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-521 - Lead-based paint certified firm certificate required; certificates to indicate whether firm is certified for renovations or abatements or both

(1)
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for any firm which does not possess a valid lead-based paint certified firm certificate to perform or offer to perform any lead-based paint activity covered under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
. Certificates issued prior to July 1, 2009, shall be valid only for abatements. Certificates issued after July 1, 2009, shall indicate whether the firm is certified for renovations or abatements; or certified for both renovations and abatements.
(2)
To qualify for a lead-based paint certified firm certificate, an applicant shall submit to the commission a letter attesting that the firm shall employ only appropriately certified employees to conduct lead-based paint activities and that the firm and its employees shall follow the work practice standards adopted under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
in conducting those activities. Applicant's letter submitted after July 1, 2009, shall indicate whether the applicant intends to perform renovations or abatements; or to perform both renovations and abatements.
(3)
Applicants for lead-based paint certified firm certificate shall pay the applicable fee.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 11; Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 6, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-523 - Denial of issuance or reissuance of certificates

The commission may deny the issuance or reissuance of any certificate required under Sections
49-17-511
through
49-17-521
if:
(a)
there has been a failure to comply with the application procedures established by regulations promulgated by the commission;
(b)
if the applicant fails to satisfy the application criteria established by Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
and by regulations promulgated by the commission; or
(c)
if the applicant fails to pay the applicable fee.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 12, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-525 - Creation of Lead-Based Paint Program Operations Fund; fees

(1)
(a)
There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be designated as the Lead-Based Paint Program Operations Fund, referred to in this section as "fund," to be administered by the executive director and expended by appropriation approved by the Legislature.
(b)
Monies in the fund shall be utilized to pay reasonable direct and indirect costs associated with the administration, educational outreach and enforcement of the lead-based paint activity accreditation and certification program.
(c)
Expenditures may be made from the fund upon requisition by the executive director.
(d)
The fund shall be treated as a special trust fund. Interest earned on the principal therein shall be credited by the Treasurer to the fund.
(e)
The fund may receive monies from any available public or private source, including, but not limited to, collection of fees, interest, grants, taxes, public and private donations, judicial actions and appropriated funds.
(f)
Monies in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be retained in the fund for use in the next succeeding fiscal year to be expended by appropriation approved by the Legislature.
(2)
(a)
The commission shall set by order a schedule of fees for the accreditation of training programs, issuance and reissuance of certificates and lead-based paint abatement and renovation projects. The commission shall graduate fee levels to reflect the type of certificate and the size of the project, as the case may be.
(b)
All monies collected under this section shall be deposited into the fund.
(c)
The commission may delegate to the department responsibility for the collection of fees under this section.
(d)
Any person required to pay a fee under this section who disagrees with the calculation or applicability of the fee may petition the commission for a hearing in accordance with Section
49-17-35
, Mississippi Code of 1972. Any hearing shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
49-17-33
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(e)
Fees collected under this section shall not supplant or reduce in any way the general fund appropriation to the department.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 13; Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 7, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-527 - Prohibitions under chapter

It is unlawful to:
(a)
Fail or refuse to comply with any rule, regulation or order of the commission issued under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(b)
Fail or refuse to establish, maintain, provide, copy, or permit access to records or reports as required by Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
regulations adopted under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(c)
Fail or refuse to permit entry or inspection as required by Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
or regulations adopted under Sections
49-17-501
through
49-17-531
;
(d)
Obtain certification through fraudulent representation;
(e)
Fail to obtain certification from the commission or the United States Environmental Protection Agency and perform work requiring certification at a job site; or
(f)
Fraudulently obtain certification and engage in any lead-based paint activities requiring certification.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 14, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITY ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 49-17-501 — 49-17-531) › Section 49-17-531 - Authority of commission to establish reciprocity requirements

The commission may establish requirements for reciprocity for accreditation and certification of risk assessors, project designers, supervisors, renovators, dust sampling technicans, inspectors and workers with other states that have established accreditation and certification programs that meet or exceed the requirements established by the commission for accreditation and certification in this state.
Laws, 1997, ch. 390, § 16; Laws, 2009, ch. 427, § 8, eff. 3/23/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › GENERATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (§§ 49-17-601 — 49-17-603) › Section 49-17-601 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislature to make unlawful the generation of wastes occurring in the illegal manufacture or attempted illegal manufacture of controlled substances through the mixing, combining, processing or cooking of listed precursor chemicals.
Laws, 2001, ch. 560, § 1, eff. 7/1/2001.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-701 - Title

Sections
49-17-701
through
49-17-775
shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Utility Act."
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 1, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-703 - Legislative findings

In the spirit of the report of the Governor's Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding and Renewal, the Legislature finds that there is a need for consolidation of water, wastewater and storm water services in order to reduce costs, promote resilience in the event of a disaster, improve the quality of the natural environment, and improve the planning and delivery of quality water, wastewater and storm water services within the areas of the Counties of George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone. It is further declared that there is the need for the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and coordination of water, wastewater and storm water services in order to ensure protection of the waters of the state and to ensure the delivery of water, wastewater and storm water services to citizens of the Gulf Coast Region. The creation of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Utility Act is determined to be necessary and essential to the accomplishment of these purposes. To facilitate the purposes of the act, the Gulf Coast Region Utility Board, the George County Utility Authority, the Hancock County Utility Authority, the Harrison County Utility Authority, the Jackson County Utility Authority, the Pearl River County Utility Authority and the Stone County Utility Authority are created herein.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 2, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-707 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 4; Laws, 2009, ch. 494, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 446, § 1, eff. 3/23/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 339, SB 2454,§ 1, eff. 4/17/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 311, SB 2104,§ 1, eff. 6/30/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 401, SB 2687,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 368, HB 486, 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-709 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 5; Laws, 2009, ch. 494, § 2; Laws, 2011, ch. 446, § 2, eff. 3/23/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 339, SB 2454,§ 2, eff. 4/17/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 311, SB 2104,§ 2, eff. 6/30/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 401, SB 2687,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 368, HB 486, 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-711 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 6; Laws, 2009, ch. 494, § 3; Laws, 2011, ch. 446, § 3, eff. 3/23/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 339, SB 2454,§ 3, eff. 4/17/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 311, SB 2104,§ 3, eff. 6/30/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 401, SB 2687,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 368, HB 486, 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-713 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 7; Laws, 2009, ch. 494, § 4; Laws, 2011, ch. 446, § 4, eff. 3/23/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 339, SB 2454,§ 4, eff. 4/17/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 311, SB 2104,§ 4, eff. 6/30/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 401, SB 2687,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 368, HB 486, 4, eff. 7/1/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-715 - Creation of the George County Utility Authority

(1)
There is hereby created and established a public body corporate and politic constituting a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi to be known as the "George County Utility Authority," unless the George County Board of Supervisors dissolves the authority by January 1, 2007, as provided in subsection (2). The authority will be composed of the geographic area of George County as defined in Section
19-1-39
, Mississippi Code of 1972, for the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and coordination of water, wastewater and storm water systems in order to ensure the delivery of water, wastewater and storm water services to citizens residing within the boundaries of George County. The George County Utility Authority shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state in the performance of essential public functions, and the George County Utility Authority shall be empowered in accordance with the provisions of this act to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
(2)
[Repealed]
(3)
If the county authority is dissolved, the board of supervisors may reestablish the county authority by a resolution duly adopted and entered on its minutes stating the necessity for the county authority. The board shall file a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State, the Public Service Commission and the utility board.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 8, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-717 - Board of Directors for George County Utility Authority

(1)
If the authority is created, all powers of the George County Utility Authority shall be exercised by a board of directors comprised of five (5) directors appointed as follows: Within thirty (30) days of creation of the authority, the Board of Supervisors of George County shall appoint three (3) residents from the county, and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Lucedale shall appoint two (2) residents from the city. The directors shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governing body making the appointments. Any vacancy arising by expiration of a director's term, or a vacancy created by the removal of a director for any other reason, shall be filled by appointment made by the party originally responsible for the appointment of the director vacating his or her appointment.
(2)
All business of the George County Utility Authority shall be transacted as provided in Section
49-17-741
, except that all actions affecting rates, bonds or capital improvements must be by unanimous vote of all members of the board.
(3)
In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 9, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-719 - Creation of the Pearl River County Utility Authority

There is hereby created and established a public body corporate and politic constituting a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi to be known as the "Pearl River County Utility Authority." The authority is composed of the geographic area of Pearl River County as defined in Section
19-1-109
, Mississippi Code of 1972, for the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and coordination of water, wastewater and storm water systems in order to ensure the delivery of water, wastewater and storm water services to citizens residing within the boundaries of Pearl River County. The Pearl River County Utility Authority shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state in the performance of essential public functions, and the Pearl River County Utility Authority shall be empowered in accordance with the provisions of this act to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 10, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-721 - Board of Directors for Pearl River County Utility Authority

(1)
All powers of the Pearl River County Utility Authority shall be exercised by a board of directors comprised of seven (7) directors appointed as follows: Within thirty (30) days of April 18, 2006, the Board of Supervisors of Pearl River County shall appoint four (4) residents from the county, and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Picayune shall appoint two (2) residents from the city, and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Poplarville shall appoint one (1) resident from the city. The directors shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governing body making the appointments.
(2)
In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 11, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-723 - Creation of the Stone County Utility Authority

There is hereby created and established a public body corporate and politic constituting a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi to be known as the "Stone County Utility Authority." The authority is composed of the geographic area of Stone County as defined in Section
19-1-131
, Mississippi Code of 1972, for the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and coordination of water, wastewater and storm water systems in order to ensure the delivery of water, wastewater and storm water services to citizens residing within the boundaries of Stone County. The Stone County Utility Authority shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state in the performance of essential public functions, and the Stone County Utility Authority shall be empowered in accordance with the provisions of this act to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 12, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-725 - Board of Directors for Stone County Utility Authority

(1)
All powers of the Stone County Utility Authority shall be exercised by a board of directors comprised of five (5) directors appointed as follows: Within thirty (30) days of passage of this act, the Board of Supervisors of Stone County shall appoint three (3) residents from the county, and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wiggins shall appoint two (2) residents from the city. The directors shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governing body making the appointments.
(2)
In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 13, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-729 - Board of Directors for Harrison County Utility Authority

(1)
All powers of the Harrison County Utility Authority shall be exercised by a consolidated board consisting of the Board of Directors of the Harrison County Wastewater and Solid Waste Management District and the additional director provided under this section for a total of seven (7) directors. Upon consolidation, the Board of Supervisors of Harrison County shall appoint one (1) additional director who shall be a resident of the unincorporated area from the county. The director shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board of supervisors. The consolidated board shall consist of the mayor of each city participating in the authority and the directors appointed by the board of supervisors. Each director may appoint a delegate to represent him at a meeting of the board.
(2)
All business of the Harrison County Utility Authority shall be transacted as provided in Section
49-17-741
, except that all actions affecting rates, bonds or capital improvements must be by unanimous vote of all members of the board.
(3)
In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public, including the power and right to regulate and control solid waste within its jurisdictional boundaries.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 15, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-733 - Board of Directors for Jackson County Utility Authority

(1)
Upon creation of the Jackson County Utility Authority, all powers of the Jackson County Utility Authority shall be exercised by the board of directors of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Wastewater Authority.
(2)
Upon consolidation of the Jackson County Utility Authority and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Wastewater Authority, the county authority shall be governed by a board consisting of seven (7) directors.
(a)
The members of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Wastewater Authority shall serve as Directors of the Jackson County Utility Authority until the expiration of their existing terms. Upon expiration of a member's term, the governing body making the appointment shall appoint a person residing within the corporate boundaries of the governing body to serve as a director.
(b)
The City of Gautier shall appoint one (1) director who resides within the City of Gautier for an initial term of three (3) years.
(c)
The Board of Supervisors of Jackson County shall appoint two (2) additional directors for an initial term of two (2) and four (4) years, respectively, who reside within the unincorporated area of Jackson County.
(3)
(a)
After expiration of the initial terms, all appointed directors shall serve a term of six (6) years.
(b)
No director shall hold an elected public office.
(4)
In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 17, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-737 - Board of Directors for Hancock County Utility Authority

(1)
After consolidation, all powers of the Hancock County Utility Authority shall be exercised by a board consisting of the following:
(a)
One (1) director who is the Mayor of Bay St. Louis, or his or her designee, for an initial term of two (2) years;
(b)
One (1) director who is the Mayor of Waveland, or his or her designee, for an initial term of three (3) years;
(c)
One (1) director who is the President of the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County, or his or her designee, for an initial term of four (4) years;
(d)
One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Kiln Utility and Fire District;
(e)
One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Hancock County Water and Sewer District; and
(f)
One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Pearlington Water and Sewer District.
After expiration of the initial terms, the directors in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall serve a term of four (4) years.
(2)
In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.
(3)
Any designee serving as a director shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governing authority that designated the director.
(4)
Any person who is designated by a mayor to be a director on the board of the Hancock County Utility Authority shall have the same voting powers on the board as the mayor who designated such person.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 19; Laws, 2010, ch. 493, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 902, § 3, eff. 3/30/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2015, ch. 303, HB 896, 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-739 - Provisions common to the county authorities

The purpose of Sections
49-17-739
through
49-17-773
is to confer certain powers on the county authorities for the purpose of cooperating with federal, state and local public agencies for the further development of local and regional water, wastewater and storm water services within the Gulf Coast Region. In addition to the powers over water, wastewater and storm water, the Harrison County Utility Authority is granted power over solid waste within its jurisdiction.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 20, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-741 - Board of directors, officers, compensation

(1)
The board of directors of a county authority shall elect annually from its number a president and vice president of the county authority and such other officers as in the judgment of the board are necessary. The president shall be the chief executive officer of the authority and the presiding officer of the board, and shall have the same right to vote as any other director. The vice president shall act in the absence or disability of the president. Each board also shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer who may or may not be members of the board, and it may combine these offices. The treasurer shall give bond in the sum of not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) as set by the board of directors, and each director may be required to give bond in the sum of not less than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), with sureties qualified to do business in this state, and the premiums on the bonds shall be an expense of the authority. Each bond shall be payable to the State of Mississippi, and the condition of each bond shall be that the treasurer and director will faithfully perform all duties of his office and account for all money and other assets which shall come into his custody as treasurer or director of the authority.
(2)
Each director of a county authority shall serve without salary, but shall be entitled to receive per diem pay as provided for in Section
25-3-69
and shall be reimbursed his actual necessary expenses, as provided in Section
25-3-41
, incurred while in the performance of his duties as a member of the board of directors of the authority upon authorization by the board. Expenses shall be paid from available funds of the authority.
(3)
All business of a county authority shall be transacted by a majority vote of the total membership of the board of directors. The quorum for any meeting of the board of directors shall be a majority of the total membership of the board of directors.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 21, eff. 4/18/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-745 - Promulgation of rules and regulations relating to construction, operation and maintenance of any water, wastewater and storm water systems within each county authority's service area

(1)
The county authority shall have the power, duty and responsibility to exercise general supervision over the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water, wastewater and storm water systems.
(2)
The county authority shall adopt rules and regulations regarding the design, construction or installation, operation and maintenance of water, wastewater and storm water systems.
(3)
The county authority shall adopt rules and regulations regarding the use of decentralized treatment systems, individual on-site wastewater treatment systems and centralized wastewater treatment systems.
(4)
The county authority shall adopt rules establishing performance standards for water, wastewater and storm water systems and the operation and maintenance of the same. Such rules and regulations shall include the implementation of a standard application form for the installation, operation and maintenance of such systems; application review; approval or denial procedures for any proposed system; inspection, monitoring and reporting guidelines; and enforcement procedures.
(5)
(a)
Before a building or development which requires the installation of a water, wastewater or storm water system is constructed, the system must be submitted to the county authority for certification that the system complies with the county authority requirements for such system.
(b)
Before approving or renewing a water, wastewater or storm water related permit for a system within a county authority, the state agency must require certification that the system complies with the requirements of the county authority.
(6)
Any system of any municipality, public agency or other persons which contracts with a county authority, shall be subject to the terms of that contract and the terms of this act.
(7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
51-39-1
et seq., the county authority shall have the full power to adopt rules and regulations and to construct, maintain and operate facilities for the control of storm water quality and quantity. In addition, the provisions of Section
51-33-1
et seq. relating to drainage districts and flood control districts do not apply to the county authority.
(8)
The county authority may control and operate the local retail water, wastewater or storm water services and may provide or be responsible for direct servicing of those services to residences, businesses and individuals; however, the county authority shall not provide the same service in an area provided by a public utility or person holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Mississippi Public Service Commission for the provision of such services in the certificated area.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 23; Laws, 2009, ch. 494, § 5, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 49 - CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY (§§ 49-NEW-001 — 49-39-7) › Chapter 17 - POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR (§§ 49-17-1 — 49-17-775) › MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT (§§ 49-17-701 — 49-17-775) › Section 49-17-749 - Rates, fees and other charges by public agencies for services provided by county authority

Whenever a public agency shall have executed a contract under this act and the payments thereunder are to be made either wholly or partly from the revenues of the public agency's systems, or any part thereof, or a combination of such systems, the duty is hereby imposed on the public agency to establish and maintain and from time to time to adjust the rate or fees charged by the public agency for the services of such systems, so that the revenues therefrom, together with any taxes and special assessments levied in support thereof, will be sufficient at all times to pay:
(a)
The expense of operating and maintaining such systems, including all of the public agency's obligations to the county authority, its successors or assigns under such contract; and
(b)
All of the public agency's obligations under and in connection with bonds theretofore issued, or which may be issued thereafter and secured by the revenues of such systems. Any such contract may require the use of consulting engineers and financial experts to advise the public agency whether and when such rates and fees are to be adjusted.
Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 25, eff. 4/18/2006.