Mississippi Code
Chapter 29 - Local and Regional Railroad Authorities
§ 19-29-1. Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Railroad Authorities Law."

Structure Mississippi Code

Mississippi Code

Title 19 - Counties and County Officers

Chapter 29 - Local and Regional Railroad Authorities

§ 19-29-1. Short title

§ 19-29-3. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose

§ 19-29-5. Definitions

§ 19-29-9. Regional railroad authority; increase or decrease of participating counties; public hearing; commissioners; appointment of executive committee; associate members from outside authority's jurisdiction

§ 19-29-11. Submission of resolutions of regional authority to Secretary of State; certificate of incorporation

§ 19-29-13. Proof of authorization or existence of county or regional railroad authority

§ 19-29-15. Commissioners; expenses; quorum; officers

§ 19-29-17. General powers of railroad authority

§ 19-29-19. Acquisition of property by eminent domain

§ 19-29-21. Disposal of railroad property or facilities

§ 19-29-23. Contracts or leases in connection with operation of railroad properties and facilities

§ 19-29-25. Rules and regulations

§ 19-29-27. Designation of agent for receipt and disbursement of funds

§ 19-29-29. Issuance of bonds by authority; security; limitation of liability thereon; tax exemption

§ 19-29-31. Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds; terms and covenants

§ 19-29-33. Form and details of bonds

§ 19-29-35. Trust agreement securing bonds

§ 19-29-37. Bonds to be legal investments and negotiable instruments

§ 19-29-39. Property and income of authority exempt from taxation

§ 19-29-41. Real property of authority exempt from levy and execution

§ 19-29-43. Aid and cooperation of political subdivisions

§ 19-29-45. Annual report and recommendations of railroad authorities

§ 19-29-47. Provisions inapplicable to certain counties with port commissions

§ 19-29-49. Powers to be supplemental

§ 19-29-51. Provisions to be controlling