The board of supervisors of any county in which any harbor improvements may be constructed under the provisions of this chapter, may purchase lands and rights of way necessary therefor and pay for the same out of the proceeds of bonds herein provided; and for the purpose of carrying out the provision of this chapter said boards of supervisors are hereby clothed with the power and authority, and it is made their duty, to exercise the right of eminent domain, in their discretion, in the acquisition of such lands and rights of way.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 59 - Ports, Harbors, Landings and Watercraft
Chapter 13 - Harbor Improvements by Coast Counties
§ 59-13-1. Harbor improvements by coast counties authorized
§ 59-13-5. Publication of order giving notice of intent to issue bonds; election on bond issue
§ 59-13-7. Limitations on amount of bond issues; prerequisites for issuance of bonds
§ 59-13-9. Terms and conditions of bonds; tax levy for payment of bonds; execution of bonds
§ 59-13-11. Purchase of land and rights of way; eminent domain
§ 59-13-13. Operation of harbor facilities; collection of charges