Mississippi Code
In General
§ 55-13-29. Construction of Sections 55-13-15 through 55-13-29

The provisions of Sections 55-13-15 through 55-13-29 are to be construed together with all other laws of Mississippi with reference to the Natchez Trace and the condemning of land, and said provisions are to be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of said sections and to obtain the benefits of the funds granted the State of Mississippi by the United States government.

Structure Mississippi Code

Mississippi Code

Title 55 - Parks and Recreation

Chapter 13 - Natchez Trace Parkway

In General

§ 55-13-1. Creation and composition of Natchez Trace Parkway Commission; general powers and duties of commission; duration and compensation of commission

§ 55-13-3. Acquisition of rights-of-way and scenic easements generally

§ 55-13-5. Dimensions of rights-of-way and scenic easements

§ 55-13-7. Condemnation of property for rights-of-way and easements

§ 55-13-9. Payment of costs of land acquisition by counties

§ 55-13-11. Construction of Sections 55-13-3 through 55-13-11

§ 55-13-13. Authorization for purchase of additional rights-of-way for federal government

§ 55-13-15. Declaration of necessity for additional powers, rights and duties

§ 55-13-17. Incorporation of Natchez Trace into state highway system; powers of Highway Commission as to highway and parkway

§ 55-13-19. Authorization of expenditures for purposes of Section 55-13-17

§ 55-13-20. Authorization for Mississippi Transportation Commission to acquire rights-of-way and scenic easements

§ 55-13-21. Assistance of Highway Commission by attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney

§ 55-13-23. Payment for standing merchantable timber on acquired land

§ 55-13-25. Relocation of local roads crossing highway

§ 55-13-27. Condemnation of property

§ 55-13-29. Construction of Sections 55-13-15 through 55-13-29

§ 55-13-31. Sale and conveyance of reserved oil, gas and other minerals in acquired properties to former owners