Among the other rights and powers conferred by Sections 49-19-141 to 49-19-149, but not limiting the same, is the right and power of this state to go to the assistance of a member state and to accept aid and assistance from a member state, paying therefore under the terms and provisions of Articles IV and V of the compact contained herein; and the State of Mississippi pledges hereby that it will pay any sums due under this compact for the employment of personnel or otherwise where assistance is rendered to Mississippi by a member state. Articles IV and V are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 49 - Conservation and Ecology
Chapter 19 - Forests and Forest Protection
South Central Interstate Forest Fire Compact
§ 49-19-141. South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact authorized
§ 49-19-143. When compact effective
§ 49-19-145. State forester as compact administrator
§ 49-19-147. Powers and duties of compact administrator
§ 49-19-149. Giving and accepting assistance from member states