This chapter, without reference to any other statute, shall be deemed to be full and complete authority for the creation of a district. No proceedings shall be required for the creation of a district other than those provided for and required in this chapter. All the necessary powers to be exercised by the governing body of a county or municipality and by the board of commissioners of any district, in order to carry out this chapter, are hereby conferred.
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