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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-3 - Oath and bond of members; meetings; compensation of members

Before entering upon the duties of the office, each member of said council shall take and subscribe the following oath: "I ____________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Mississippi, and obey the laws thereof; that I am not disqualified from being a member of Southeast Mississippi Industrial Council; that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; so help me God." In addition thereto, each member so appointed shall qualify by making a surety bond in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) indemnifying the council against malfeasance or misfeasance in office, the premiums on all such surety bonds being paid by the council. The members of said council shall meet at the regular meeting place of the board of supervisors of Jones County, Mississippi, within ten (10) days after the council is created, and shall elect from among their number a president, vice president and secretary-treasurer, and shall adopt a seal and such bylaws, rules and regulations as may be necessary to govern the time, place and manner for holding of subsequent meetings of the council and for the conduct of its business, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. The members of said council shall serve without salary or compensation; provided, however, that their actual reasonable expenses incurred in performance of their duties may be reimbursed, including mileage as authorized by law for state employees.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 2, eff. 5/6/1976.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-7 - Appropriation of funds for support of council; tax levy

The board of supervisors of each county electing to be a part of this council is authorized to set aside, appropriate and expend moneys from the general fund for the purpose of securing funds with which to support and maintain said council. Prior to the board of supervisors securing an indebtedness of the council under this chapter, the board shall comply with the provisions of Section
19-9-11
. Provided, however, any tax levied previously under Section
19-9-111
by any county may be collected and paid to the council created hereby if such tax has not already been paid to the appropriate industrial council. Provided further, that the board of supervisors of any such participating county may, by appropriate order, designate a specific portion of the sum of its appropriation, not to exceed the revenue derived from three-fourths (3/4) of one (1) mill, to be used by said council exclusively for industrial development of said county in any manner authorized by this chapter. The council is hereby authorized to receive and expend funds from the boards of supervisors of participating counties provided by taxation as aforesaid, together with any gifts, gratuities and donations from municipalities within any participating county and from any persons, firms or corporations desiring to make such donations. Such appropriations, gifts or donations shall be placed in such depository as the council may deem appropriate. Any funds designated by any county board of supervisors or the governing body of a municipality for exclusive use within said county shall not be commingled with any other funds, but shall be kept and expended separately.
Laws, 1976., ch. 432, § 4; Laws, 1986, ch. 400, § 46, eff. 10/1/1986.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-9 - Additional levy to secure indebtedness of council

Any county electing to designate a specific portion of the levy authorized by this chapter to industrial development within such county may also pledge to continue to levy an assessment, not in excess of three-fourths (3/4) mill, against all of the assessed property in said county for a period of time no longer than twenty (20) years, in order to further secure any indebtedness of the council incurred pursuant to the granted authority under Section
57-32-5
. Once the board of supervisors of any county has so pledged to levy such millage, not in excess of three-fourths (3/4) mill, the county shall be obligated to continue such levy until the indebtedness of the council for which the levy was pledged under the authority of this chapter has been paid in full, but in no case shall such levy continue in force longer than twenty (20) years. No county shall be obligated to continue any levy to pay off any indebtedness of the council the board of supervisors of such county, by appropriate order, shall have approved the borrowing of such money by the council for a specific purpose and shall have pledged to levy such assessment, not in excess of three-fourths (3/4) mill, for such specific indebtedness of the council.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 5, eff. 5/6/1976.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-11 - Use of revenues or proceeds derived from council property

Any revenues or proceeds derived from property purchased or acquired by the council with funds given or delivered to the council for a specific purpose shall be used exclusively for industrial development in the contributing county. Such funds shall not be commingled with other funds of the council, but shall be kept and expended solely for industrial development within the county specified, for the retirement of indebtedness on industrial property in such county. Once the indebtedness on any property acquired by the council with funds specified to be used in a certain county has been paid in full, the council shall execute a deed to such property to said county upon request to do so by resolution duly adopted by the board of supervisors of said county. In the absence of such request from the board of supervisors of such county the council shall continue to maintain the proceeds or revenues derived from such property in the separate fund to be used for industrial development exclusively within such county furnishing said funds.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 6, eff. 5/6/1976.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-13 - Public nature of funds; audit

All funds secured and expended under the provisions of this chapter shall be public funds and the auditor of public accounts of the State of Mississippi shall audit the same as other public funds are now audited.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 7, eff. 5/6/1972.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-15 - Reimbursement of millage under Homestead Exemption Laws

Millage levied under the provisions of this chapter shall not be reimbursable under the provisions of the Homestead Exemption Laws, being Section
27-33-1
et seq.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 8, eff. 5/6/1972.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-17 - Transfer to council of assets, funds and personalty of Southeast Mississippi Industrial Development Council

After the creation of the Southeast Mississippi Industrial Council, the Southeast Mississippi Industrial Development Council is hereby authorized to transfer to the Southeast Mississippi Industrial Council any of its assets, funds and personal property.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 9, eff. 5/6/1972.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 32 - SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (§§ 57-32-1 — 57-32-19) › Section 57-32-19 - Withdrawal by participating counties from Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District

Any county electing to participate under the provisions of this chapter may not withdraw from the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District for a period of five (5) years, if such county was a member of the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District when this chapter was passed.
Laws, 1976, ch. 432, § 10, eff. 5/6/1976.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 33 - SOUTHERN GROWTH POLICIES AGREEMENT (§§ 57-33-1 — 57-33-3) › Section 57-33-3 - Effect of agreement upon sovereign rights of local governments

No section, article or provision contained herein shall be construed so as to prohibit, restrict or restrain the action of any individual member state, or the action of any county or municipal government within the boundaries of any individual member state, nor shall any delegate from the State of Mississippi be authorized by this legislature to cast any vote that would in any manner restrict the sovereign rights presently granted to or retained by this state under the United States Constitution or the rights of any local governments granted by the Constitution of the State of Mississippi or by statutory acts of the legislature.
Laws, 1975, ch. 400, § 2, eff. 3/24/1975.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 34 - ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 57-34-1 — 57-34-15) › Section 57-34-1 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama-Mississippi Joint Economic Development Act."
Laws, 2005, ch. 401, § 1, eff. 3/16/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 34 - ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 57-34-1 — 57-34-15) › Section 57-34-3 - Findings

The Legislature hereby finds and declares the following:
(a)
There exists in the State of Alabama and in the State of Mississippi a continuing need for gainful employment for the citizens of both states.
(b)
There are significant advantages that will be realized from a cooperative approach between the two (2) states with respect to economic development of the area in each state along the border of the State of Alabama and the State of Mississippi.
(c)
In order to increase the gainful employment opportunities of the citizens of both states residing in such area, the Alabama-Mississippi Joint Economic Development Authority is hereby created with the purpose of securing the location of major economic impact projects within the area along the border of the State of Alabama and the State of Mississippi.
(d)
In order to accomplish this purpose, the authority shall be authorized by this agreement and by operation of other appropriate statutes, to act by cooperative endeavor with the State of Alabama, the State of Mississippi and with agencies and persons with such states to secure the economic development and welfare of the region.
Laws, 2005, ch. 401, § 2, eff. 3/16/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 34 - ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 57-34-1 — 57-34-15) › Section 57-34-9 - Taxation; incentives; allocation; distribution

(1)
A project shall be subject to taxation in the state in which the project is located. A project shall be subject to all state and local taxes in the state in which the project is located that are levied on other enterprises of similar nature in the state.
(2)
For purposes of determining an entity's state tax liability with respect to a project, an entity engaging in a project located in the designated geographic area may request tax incentives offered by the state in which the project is located. Tax incentives and modifications to implement more favorable incentives may be offered to the project at the discretion of the authority. No such incentives are final without approval of the legislatures of the states.
Laws, 2005, ch. 401, § 5, eff. 3/16/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 34 - ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 57-34-1 — 57-34-15) › Section 57-34-11 - Cross-border activities

All public agencies and political subdivisions of the States of Alabama and Mississippi are hereby authorized to perform for the benefit of any project any functions, activities or services that such agencies are otherwise permitted by law to perform regardless of where the project is located.
Laws, 2005, ch. 401, § 6, eff. 3/16/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 34 - ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 57-34-1 — 57-34-15) › Section 57-34-13 - Funding

The authority shall submit annually to the executive head or designated officer or officers of each state a budget of its estimated expenditures for such year as may be required by the laws of that state for presentation to the legislature thereof. The total amount of the authority's budget of estimated expenditures shall be apportioned among the states in equal shares. Subject to appropriation by the legislatures of the states, the authority shall be provided with such funds by each of the states as are necessary to enable the authority to fulfill the powers and duties imposed upon and entrusted to it.
Laws, 2005, ch. 401, § 7, eff. 3/16/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 34 - ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 57-34-1 — 57-34-15) › Section 57-34-15 - Severability; construction

The provisions of this chapter shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional or the application thereof to any agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this chapter and the applicability thereof to any other agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. It is the legislative intent that the provisions of this chapter be reasonably and liberally construed so as to accomplish the purposes set forth in Section
57-34-3
of this chapter.
Laws, 2005, ch. 401, § 8, eff. 3/16/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 35 - TENNESSEE RIVER VALLEY ASSOCIATION (§ 57-35-1) › Section 57-35-1 - State membership in Tennessee River Valley Association authorized

That the Governor of the State of Mississippi be, and he is hereby, authorized and empowered for and on behalf of the State of Mississippi to join the Tennessee River Valley Association and the State of Mississippi may remain a member so long as the expense of such membership does not extend five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per annum.
Laws, 1976, ch. 465, eff. 5/21/1976.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 36 - CHICKASAW TRAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPACT [Repealed] (§ 57-36-1) › Section 57-36-1 - through 57-36-5 - [Repealed]

Repealed pursuant to their own terms, eff.6/30/2003.
§ 57-36-1. [Laws, 1996, ch. 467, § 1; Laws, 1998, ch. 553, § 1; Laws, 2000, ch. 567, § 1, eff. 5/20/2000.] § 57-36-3. [Laws, 1996, ch. 467, § 2; Laws, 1998, ch. 553, § 2, eff. 7/1/1998.] § 57-36-5. [Laws, 1996, ch. 467, § 3, eff. 4/3/1996.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 37 - TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COUNCIL [Repealed] (§ 57-37-1) › Section 57-37-1 - through 57-37-21 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 19, eff. 5/26/1980.
Laws, 1978, ch. 510 §§ 1-11.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-1 - Legislative purpose and directives

(1)
The purpose of this chapter is to coordinate all energy-related needs and activities in Mississippi with the objective of providing an efficient and economical energy system through a statewide plan. To that end, the Mississippi Development Authority is directed to evaluate this state's energy needs and availability.
(2)
The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board of Energy and Transportation with respect to the state's energy needs and activities are transferred to the Mississippi Development Authority, and wherever the word "board" appears in this chapter meaning the former Board of Energy and Transportation it shall mean the Mississippi Development Authority. Whenever the word "division" appears in this chapter, it shall mean the Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division.
Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 1; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 39, eff. 7/1/1992.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-3 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 55, eff. 7/1/1992.
Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 2; 1989, ch. 544, § 54, eff. 7/1/1989.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-5 - and 57-39-7 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1989, ch. 544, §§ 56 and 57, eff.7/1/1989.
§ 57-39-5. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 3; 1988, ch. 518, § 61] § 57-39-7. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 4; 1981, ch. 376, § 1]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-11 - Mississippi Energy Plan

The division shall be tasked with developing, implementing and refining over time the Mississippi Energy Plan. The Mississippi Energy Plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(a)
Efforts to promote Mississippi as a leader in energy development, job creation and research;
(b)
Plans to encourage the safe and responsible exploration and extraction of the state's natural resources;
(c)
Plans to add value and sustain resources through advances in manufacturing, conversion, and processing related to energy consumption and generation;
(d)
Expanding energy capacity and realizing savings through energy efficiency;
(e)
Encourage investments in the energy infrastructure of transmission and distribution to maintain the state's leadership in this area;
(f)
Plans to ensure the state competes in technology-based energy economic development, research and development, and commercialization;
(g)
Prepare a twenty-first century energy workforce;
(h)
Statewide forecasts of energy needs and deficiencies;
(i)
A program for directing the expenditure of local, state and federal energy funds in conformity with the statewide plan;
(j)
Statewide implementation program, including a schedule of improvement programs, an operations program, a financial plan, necessary policies and legislation for implementation of the energy plan; and
(k)
Financial impact statement.
Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 6; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 41, eff. 7/1/1992.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-13 - Hearings; administration of oaths

Hearings shall be open to the public and shall be held upon such call or notice as the board shall deem advisable, in compliance with and as directed by federal and state statutes. The chairman, vice chairman or employee of the board designated by it to hold any inquiry, investigation or hearing shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations and certify to all official acts.
Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 7, eff. 5/26/1980.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-15 - and 57-39-17 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2013, ch. 538, §§ 9 and and 10, eff.7/1/2013.
§ 57-39-15. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 8, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-17. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 9, eff. 5/26/1980.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-23 - through 57-39-35 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2013, ch. 538, §§ 11 through 17, eff.7/1/2013.
§ 57-39-23. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 12, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-25. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 13, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-27. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 14, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-29. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 15, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-31. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 16, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-33. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 17, eff. 5/26/1980.] § 57-39-35. [Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 18, eff. 5/26/1980.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-37 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 56, eff. 7/1/1992.
Laws, 1980, ch. 548, § 20, eff. 5/26/1980.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-39 - Energy Development Fund

(1)
There is hereby created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the Energy Development Fund. Monies in such fund are reserved exclusively for:
(a)
Promoting the development of Mississippi's energy resources.
(b)
Developing projects under this section which will demonstrate a realistic promise of making a significant energy contribution to the State of Mississippi.
(c)
Effectively utilizing the state's existing alternative and conventional energy resources to foster economic and social improvements in the state.
(2)
The division will administer the fund. The division will establish policy and guidelines for use of the fund not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after July 1, 2013.
(3)
The division will submit to the Governor on or before December 31 of each year a comprehensive report on the operation of the fund.
Laws, 1983, ch. 440, § 1; Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 62; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 42, eff. 7/1/1992.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-41 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1986, ch. 500, § 1; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 43, eff. 7/1/1992.
Repealed by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 18, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-43 - Mississippi oil overcharge fund established

(1)
There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be designated as the "Mississippi Oil Overcharge Fund," referred to in this section as "fund." Monies in the fund, referred to in this section as "oil overcharge funds," may be used for projects or programs authorized in accordance with appropriate federal court orders regarding the use of oil overcharge funds or by the United States Department of Energy, or both.
(2)
The Treasurer shall deposit or transfer into the fund any funds received as a result of federal statute or administrative or regulatory actions requiring the disbursement to states of refund monies for alleged overcharges for crude oil or refined petroleum products. The Treasurer may establish accounts within the fund as necessary for management of monies in the fund.
(3)
Expenditures may be made from the fund upon requisition to the Treasurer by the Executive Director of the Department of Economic and Community Development or the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services.
(4)
The fund shall be treated as a special trust fund. Interest earned on the principal in the fund shall be credited by the Treasurer to the fund.
(5)
In their annual budget request, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Human Services shall submit a list of projects or programs for which monies from the fund are requested to be used.
Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 12, eff. 7/1/1998.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 1 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-45) › Section 57-39-45 - Compilation, analysis and dissemination of data for the purpose of maximizing Mississippi's energy resources

(1)
The division shall be responsible for compiling on an ongoing basis data related to the energy resources, both natural and manmade, of the State of Mississippi. This information shall be compiled from trusted and verified sources for the purposes of aggregation for analysis and dissemination to partners and the public with the intent to maximize the energy resources of the state.
(2)
Biomass resources.
The division shall be responsible for maintaining a current database and map of biomass feedstocks found in the State of Mississippi. The division shall work with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, the Department of Agriculture, the institutions of higher learning, and other knowledgeable partners to produce and maintain accurate data on the renewable biomass resources of the state. The division shall analyze the data and prepare reports on a regular basis in order to highlight and promote the biomass resources of the state.
(3)
Energy infrastructure.
The division shall be responsible for maintaining a current database and map of the infrastructure that transports energy fuels and products across the state. The division shall analyze the data and prepare reports on a regular basis in order to highlight and promote the energy infrastructure of the state.
(4)
Energy production and reserves.
The division shall be responsible for maintaining information from all readily available resources on the energy production capacity in the state. The division shall maintain information on the energy reserves of the state.
(5)
Reports and publications.
The division shall produce reports, white papers, or articles for placement in targeted publications that include information to promote Mississippi as a leader in the energy sector.
Added by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 8, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-101 - Short title

Sections
57-39-101
through
57-39-115
may be cited as the "Mississippi Energy Management Law."
Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 1; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 3, eff. 7/1/1998.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-103 - Purpose

The purpose of Sections
57-39-103
through
57-39-115
is to provide for development and implementation of a state energy management plan for all state-owned or state-leased buildings and facilities which will minimize energy consumption and ensure that buildings and facilities are operated with maximum efficiency of energy use.
Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 2; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 2; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 4, eff. 7/1/1998.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-105 - and 57-39-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2013, ch. 538, §§ 19 and and 20, eff.7/1/2013.
§ 57-39-105. [Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 3; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 3; Laws, 1984, ch. 488, § 244; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 44; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 5, eff. 7/1/1998.] § 57-39-107. [Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 4; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 6, eff. 7/1/1998.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-109 - Agency and public school district coordinators

Any agency or institution designated by the division and funded in whole or in part by public funds shall appoint a coordinator from existing staff who shall advise the agency head or institution head on energy-related matters. The coordinator shall confer and cooperate with the board in developing, implementing and evaluating an energy management plan for the agency or institution. Any public school district may appoint a coordinator from its existing staff.
Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 5; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 5; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 7, eff. 7/1/1998.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-111 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 6; Laws, 1984, ch. 488, § 245; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 8; Laws, 2010, ch. 514, § 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
Repealed by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 21, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-112 - Assisting school districts in reducing energy consumption

The division shall provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education so that the department can assist local school districts in developing a detailed energy management plan for that public school district. The purposes of the plan shall be to assist the public school district in reducing consumption of energy in its buildings and facilities and to maintain or reduce that level of energy consumption, subject to any allowances for building and facilities modernization, remodeling or upgrading for educational purposes, and for increased or decreased enrollment.
Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 7; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 9, eff. 7/1/1998.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 538, HB 1296, 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 3 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT LAW OF 1981 (§§ 57-39-101 — 57-39-113) › Section 57-39-113 - and 57-39-115 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2013, ch. 538, §§ 22 and and 23, eff.7/1/2013.
§ 57-39-113. [Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 7; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 8; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 10, eff. 7/1/1998.] § 57-39-115. [Laws, 1981, ch. 420, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 540, § 9; Laws, 1998, ch. 593, § 11, eff. 7/1/1998.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 39 - ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (§§ 57-39-1 — 57-39-201) › Article 5 - SCHOOL ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM (§ 57-39-201) › Section 57-39-201 - through 57-39-205 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2013, ch. 538, §§ 24 through 26, eff.7/1/2013.
§ 57-39-201. [Laws, 1984, ch. 463, § 1; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 45, eff. 7/1/1992.] § 57-39-203. [Laws, 1984, ch. 463, § 2; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 46; Laws, 2000, ch. 503, § 2, eff. 7/1/2000.] § 57-39-205. [Laws, 1984, ch. 463, § 3; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 47, eff. 7/1/1992.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 40 - ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM (§§ 57-40-1 — 57-40-7) › Section 57-40-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(a)
"Project" means a facility constructed after July 1, 2012, with a capital investment from private sources of not less than Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00).
(b)
"MDA" means the Mississippi Development Authority.
Laws, 2009, ch. 557, § 36, eff. 4/17/2009.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 534, SB 2564, 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 40 - ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM (§§ 57-40-1 — 57-40-7) › Section 57-40-3 - Energy infrastructure revolving loan program established; purpose

There is established an energy infrastructure revolving loan program to be administered by the MDA for the purpose of assisting counties and municipalities in:
(a)
Constructing, repairing or improving infrastructure related to a project, including, but not limited to, making a contribution in aid of construction to an energy-providing utility or cooperative for its constructing, repairing, improving and owning such infrastructure;
(b)
Site preparation related to a project on property owned by a county or municipality; and
(c)
Site preparation on property owned by the enterprise owning or operating a project.
Laws, 2009, ch. 557, § 37, eff. 4/17/2009.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 534, SB 2564, 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 40 - ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM (§§ 57-40-1 — 57-40-7) › Section 57-40-7 - Powers and duties of Mississippi Development Authority in administering this chapter

In administering the provisions of this chapter, the MDA shall have the following powers and duties:
(a)
To supervise the use of all funds made available under this chapter for infrastructure improvements;
(b)
To review and certify all projects for which funds are authorized to be made available under this chapter;
(c)
To requisition money in the Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund and distribute that money on a project-by-project basis in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(d)
To maintain an accurate record of all energy infrastructure revolving loan program funds made available to counties and municipalities and the costs for each project; and
(e)
To adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter.
Laws, 2009, ch. 557, § 39, eff. 4/17/2009.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 534, SB 2564, 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-1 - Definitions

Wherever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective interpretations:
(a)
"Municipality" means any county or incorporated city, town or village in the State of Mississippi;
(b)
"Project" means land, buildings, improvements, fixtures, machinery, equipment and furnishings, and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, or any part or combination of parts of the foregoing, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for use by any industrial enterprise;
(c)
"Industrial enterprise" means a person, corporation, partnership or other legal entity authorized by law to engage in the business of manufacturing, processing or assembling any products of agriculture, mining or industry, excluding retail businesses;
(d)
"Governing body" means the board or body in which the legislative powers of the municipality are vested;
(e)
"Mortgage" means a mortgage, indenture of trust, deed of trust or any other instrument securing notes of an industrial enterprise;
(f)
"Loan agreement" means an agreement providing for the governing body to loan the proceeds derived from the issuance of notes pursuant to this chapter to one or more industrial enterprises to be used to pay the cost of one or more projects and providing for the repayment of such loans by the industrial enterprises, and which shall provide for such loans to be evidenced by one or more notes, and secured by a mortgage delivered to the municipality or to the assignee of the municipality's rights under the loan agreement.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 1, eff. 7/1/1981.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-3 - General powers of governing bodies

The governing body is hereby granted the following powers, together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary for the performance of those hereinafter stated, in order to effectuate the purposes of this chapter:
(a)
To enter into loan agreements with an industrial enterprise with respect to one or more projects for such payments and upon such terms and conditions as the governing body may deem advisable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(b)
To borrow money and issue its notes for the purpose of making loans to industrial enterprises to finance one or more projects; however, no loan shall exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for any one (1) project;
(c)
As security for the payment of the principal of and interest on any notes so issued, to assign and pledge all or any part of its interest in and rights under the loan agreements relating thereto to financial institutions purchasing the notes, together with all notes and deeds of trust delivered to the municipality pursuant thereto.
The powers conferred upon the governing body of a municipality under this chapter may be exercised only after the governing body has obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Mississippi Board of Economic Development for each project of an industrial enterprise.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 2, eff. 7/1/1981.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-5 - Issuance, terms and conditions of notes; validation of bonds

The principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the notes of the municipality shall be payable solely out of, and shall be secured by a pledge of the revenues and receipts derived from the industrial enterprise as designated in the proceedings of the governing body under which the notes shall be authorized to be issued, including debt obligations of the industrial enterprises obtained from or in connection with the financing of a project, and from such other sources available to the municipality as may be designated by the governing body in its proceedings in connection with the issuance of the notes. Such notes may be executed and delivered by the governing body at any time and from time to time, may be in such form and denominations, may be subject to such terms of redemption, may mature at such time or times not exceeding ten (10) years; and may be in fully registered form or in bearer form registrable either as to principal or interest or both, may bear such conversion privileges and be payable in such installments and at such time or times, may be payable at such place or places, whether within or without the State of Mississippi, may bear interest irrespective of any interest rate limitation, payable at such time or times, and at such place or places and evidenced in such manner, and may contain such provisions not inconsistent herewith, all as shall be provided in the proceedings of the governing body whereunder the notes shall be authorized to be issued.
Any notes of the governing body may be sold at public or private sale. The governing body may pay all expenses, premiums and commissions which its governing body may deem necessary or advantageous in connection with the issuance thereof, but solely from the proceeds of the notes. Bonds issued hereunder shall be validated in the manner provided by law in the chancery court of the county in which the municipality is located.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 3; Laws, 1982, ch. 453, § 2; Laws, 1983, ch. 541, § 33; Laws, 1984, ch. 506, § 11, eff. 5/15/1984.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-7 - Security for notes

(1)
The notes may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the municipality and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank incorporated under the laws of the United States or the laws of any state in the United States. Any such trust agreement may pledge or assign income, contract payments, fees or any other revenues and receipts to be received from an industrial enterprise, whether or not related to a project. The notes may be additionally secured by an assignment of a mortgage, deed of trust or other security interest upon all or any part of one or more projects, including any enlargements of and additions to a project, vesting in the trustee power to sell such project for the payment of indebtedness, power to operate a project and all other powers and authority and for the further security of the notes.
(2)
Any trust agreement made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may contain a provision that, in the event of a default in the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, or the interest on the notes issued in accordance with, or relating to, such agreement, or in the performance of any agreement contained in the proceedings, trust agreement or instruments relating to such notes, such payment and performance may be enforced by mandamus or by the appointment of a receiver in equity with power to charge and collect rates, rents or payments and to apply the revenues from the project in accordance with such proceedings, trust agreement or instruments.
(3)
Any mortgage or deed of trust to secure notes issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may also provide that in the event of a default in the payment thereof or the violation of any agreement contained in the mortgage or deed of trust, the property secured by the mortgage or deed of trust may be foreclosed and sold under proceedings in equity or in any other manner now or hereafter permitted by law. Such mortgage or deed of trust may also provide that any trustee under such mortgage or deed of trust or the holder of any of the notes secured thereby, may become the purchaser at any foreclosure sale if it is the highest bidder therefor.
(4)
The notes may be additionally secured by a guaranty agreement from an industrial enterprise to the trustee or to the holder of any note or by such other guaranty agreement, letter of credit or other arrangement as shall be acceptable to the municipality.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 4, eff. 7/1/1981.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-9 - Sources for payment of notes; liability of municipality; negotiability of notes

All notes issued by a municipality under authority of this chapter shall be limited obligations of the municipality, the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on which shall be payable solely from revenues received by the municipality pursuant to the loan agreement or pursuant to notes and deeds of trust delivered to the municipality and from such other funds as may be made available to the municipality for such purpose by the terms of the trust agreement. Notes issued under authority of this chapter shall never constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any state constitutional provision or statutory limitation, and shall never constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the municipality or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers, and such fact shall be plainly stated on the face of each such note. The notes shall not be considered when computing any limitation of indebtedness of the municipality established by law. All notes issued under the authority of this chapter shall be construed to be negotiable instruments, despite the fact that they are payable solely from a specified source.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 5, eff. 7/1/1981.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-11 - Investment in notes

Notes issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be legal investments for commercial banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies organized under the laws of this state.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 6, eff. 7/1/1981.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 57 - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (§§ 57-NEW-001 — 57-123-55) › Chapter 41 - FINANCING INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (§§ 57-41-1 — 57-41-17) › Section 57-41-13 - Exemption from taxation of notes; limitations on exemption of industrial enterprises from taxation

The notes authorized by this chapter and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation in the State of Mississippi, and the revenue derived by the issuer from the project shall be exempt from all taxation in the State of Mississippi. Any industrial enterprise shall not be exempt from ad valorem taxes on the project, except as is otherwise provided in Section
27-31-101
et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, nor shall purchases required to establish projects and financed by note proceeds be exempt from taxation in the State of Mississippi.
Laws, 1981, ch. 463, § 7, eff. 7/1/1981.