The implementation of freight rail service projects within the State of Mississippi develops and promotes, for the public good, safety and general welfare, trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities, and promotes the general welfare of the state by creating a climate favorable to the location of new industry, trade, and commerce and the development of existing industry, trade and commerce within the State of Mississippi. Implementation of freight rail service projects within this state will develop and promote, for the public good, safety and general welfare, trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities, and will promote the general welfare of the state. It is therefore in the public interest and is vital to the public welfare of the people of Mississippi, and it is declared to be the public purpose of this chapter to so develop freight rail service projects within this state.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 57 - Planning, Research and Development
Chapter 44 - Local Governments Freight Rail Service Projects
§ 57-44-1. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose
§ 57-44-5. Establishment of local governments freight rail service revolving loan program
§ 57-44-9. General powers and duties of Department of Economic and Community Development
§ 57-44-13. Interest rates, maturity, and form of bonds
§ 57-44-15. Execution of bonds and interest coupons
§ 57-44-21. Payment of principal and interest on bonds
§ 57-44-23. Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds
§ 57-44-27. Validation of bonds
§ 57-44-29. Enforcement of rights of holders of bonds or coupons
§ 57-44-31. Bonds deemed legal investments and securities
§ 57-44-33. Exemption from taxation of bonds