The district is empowered to obtain through appropriate hearings an appropriation permit or permits from the board of water commissioners of the State of Mississippi.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 51 - Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control
Chapter 15 - Pat Harrison Waterway Commission and District
Article 3 - Pat Harrison Waterway District
§ 51-15-101. Legislative determination and declaration of policy
§ 51-15-103. General authority to reorganize
§ 51-15-107. Petition for creation of district
§ 51-15-109. Proceedings after filing of petition
§ 51-15-113. Order and notice of election
§ 51-15-118. Withdrawal of county from district
§ 51-15-119. Powers of district
§ 51-15-123. Park and recreation facilities
§ 51-15-127. Appropriation permit
§ 51-15-131. Board of directors to issue bonds
§ 51-15-133. Details of bonds; supplemental powers conferred in issuance of bonds
§ 51-15-135. Limitation on amount of bonds
§ 51-15-136. Borrowing money or issuance of bonds after April 6, 1995
§ 51-15-139. Validation of bonds
§ 51-15-145. Bonds to be legal investments
§ 51-15-147. Depository for funds of district
§ 51-15-149. Agreements relative to federal highways
§ 51-15-151. Cooperation with other governmental agencies
§ 51-15-153. Water management district law controlling
§ 51-15-155. District and its bonds exempt from taxation
§ 51-15-157. Preliminary expenses
§ 51-15-159. Overflow of school lands not to constitute waste