The sets of the Mississippi Code of 1972 purchased by the State to be distributed by the joint committee according to the designation in Section 1-1-11 shall be bound in a different color binding from that used in binding sets offered for sale to private purchasers. In addition to the distinctive color, the binding of each volume shall have stamped thereon in a contrasting color the words "Property of the State of Mississippi." Each of such sets of the Code as distributed shall be for use of the official in his official business and shall be returned to the state when the official vacates the office or when the office is abolished, as provided in Section 1-1-11. However, none of the provisions of this section shall apply to those sets to be distributed to members of the Legislature.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 1-1-11. Distribution of the Code of 1972
§ 1-1-12. Binding and identification of state-owned copies of Code of 1972
§ 1-1-13. When Code of 1972 to take effect
§ 1-1-21. Effect of repeals by Code of 1972 upon former rights
§ 1-1-22. Prior rights or actions involving taxes unaffected
§ 1-1-23. Effect of adoption of Code of 1972 upon offenses committed prior to effective date of Code
§ 1-1-24. Prior violations of law and civil causes of action unaffected
§ 1-1-25. No revival of repealed laws
§ 1-1-27. Vacation of offices by adoption of Code of 1972
§ 1-1-29. Effect of adoption of Code of 1972 upon private and local laws
§ 1-1-31. Severability provision of Code of 1972
§ 1-1-33. Code of 1972 supplied to officers
§ 1-1-35. Revised manuscript declared to be official Code of the state of Mississippi