Whenever a hearing is held under this chapter, the governing authority of any municipality shall hear all protests and receive evidence for or against the proposed action; rule upon all protests which determination shall be final; and may continue the hearing from time to time. Proceedings shall terminate if protest is made by businesses in the proposed area which pay a majority of the taxes within the area under the general business privilege license tax.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 43 - Business Improvement Districts
§ 21-43-7. Resolution of intention
§ 21-43-11. Procedure at hearing
§ 21-43-13. Change of boundaries of proposed area
§ 21-43-15. Ordinance establishing area
§ 21-43-17. Classification of businesses for tax purposes; exemption of new businesses
§ 21-43-19. Collection and use of tax; changes
§ 21-43-21. Disestablishment of area
§ 21-43-23. Disposition of taxes or assets after disestablishment