It is hereby declared by the Legislature of the State of Mississippi that railroad transportation and commerce is essential to the economic well-being of the state and the development of its natural resources and its agriculture and industry, and the preservation, development and maintenance of the state's rail service is in the public interest and serves a public purpose. It is the intent of the Legislature by this chapter to provide the manner and means necessary to carry out such purposes. The exercise of the powers granted in this chapter to the authorities and other public bodies is hereby declared to be a public and governmental function for a public purpose and public necessity.
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