Except as may be limited by the terms and conditions of any grant, loan or agreement authorized by Section 19-29-17 an authority may, by sale, lease or otherwise, dispose of any of its railroad property and facilities, or other property, or portion thereof or interest therein, acquired pursuant to this chapter. Such disposal by sale, lease or otherwise shall be in accordance with the laws of this state governing the disposition of other public property, except that in the case of disposal to another authority, a municipality or county or an agency of the state or federal government for use and operation as a public railroad, the sale, lease or other disposal may be effected in such manner and upon such terms as the commissioners of the authority may deem in the best interest of the railroad system in this state.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 19 - Counties and County Officers
Chapter 29 - Local and Regional Railroad Authorities
§ 19-29-3. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose
§ 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