The purpose of Sections 49-17-739 through 49-17-773 is to confer certain powers on the county authorities for the purpose of cooperating with federal, state and local public agencies for the further development of local and regional water, wastewater and storm water services within the Gulf Coast Region. In addition to the powers over water, wastewater and storm water, the Harrison County Utility Authority is granted power over solid waste within its jurisdiction.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 49 - Conservation and Ecology
Chapter 17 - Pollution of Waters, Streams, and Air
Mississippi Gulf Region Utility Act
§ 49-17-703. Legislative findings
§ 49-17-719. Creation of the Pearl River County Utility Authority
§ 49-17-723. Creation of the Stone County Utility Authority
§ 49-17-737. Board of Directors for Hancock County Utility Authority
§ 49-17-739. Provisions common to the county authorities
§ 49-17-743. Powers of the county authorities
§ 49-17-759. Validation of bonds
§ 49-17-763. Powers of county authority in connection with issuance of bonds
§ 49-17-765. Appointment of trustee to represent bond owners; appointment of receiver
§ 49-17-769. Bonds as legal investments and securities
§ 49-17-773. Advance of funds or issuance of notes authorized; terms and conditions