All municipalities, regardless of the form of government under which they operate, or any board of supervisors, shall have the power to appropriate money, not exceeding Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00), annually, to aid in the payment of premiums and awards made and given by fairs or fair associations located, held and operated in such county. Such appropriations may be made in gross amounts, and paid upon specific awards made under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the municipal or county authorities.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 17 - Local Government; Provisions Common to Counties and Municipalities
Chapter 3 - Promotion of Trade, Conventions and Tourism
§ 17-3-1. Counties and municipalities may advertise resources
§ 17-3-3. Advertising, kind included, excluded
§ 17-3-5. Boards may cooperate with statewide movement
§ 17-3-7. Municipalities and counties authorized to make appropriations in aid of fairs
§ 17-3-9. Definitions for Sections 17-3-9 through 17-3-19
§ 17-3-13. Powers and immunities of municipalities acting under Sections 17-3-9 through 17-3-19
§ 17-3-15. Convention center bonds; general authority
§ 17-3-17. Receipt and disbursement of funds under Sections 17-3-9 through 17-3-19
§ 17-3-19. Action by municipality under Sections 17-3-9 through 17-3-19