The governing body of a member may exercise the power of eminent domain, upon written request of the board of commissioners, for the particular purpose of the acquisition of property for the district's storm water management system. The power of eminent domain shall be exercised as provided in Chapter 27, Title 11, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 51 - Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control
Chapter 39 - Storm Water Management Districts
§ 51-39-3. Legislative findings and declarations
§ 51-39-9. Publication of resolution; referendum on creation of district upon filing of protest
§ 51-39-11. Adoption of resolution or ordinance authorizing district
§ 51-39-15. Appeal of resolution or ordinance
§ 51-39-23. Board authorized to contract with members to provide support services
§ 51-39-25. Rights and powers of district
§ 51-39-29. Power of eminent domain
§ 51-39-33. Storm water management plan
§ 51-39-35. Authority of public agencies to assist in attaining objectives of this chapter
§ 51-39-37. Property and revenue of district exempt from taxation
§ 51-39-39. Filing of financial reports
§ 51-39-41. District not authorized to deny access to system to person holding appropriate permits
§ 51-39-43. Chapter constitutes full and complete authority for creation of district