The exercise of the powers conferred by this article constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, and as bridges which are owned and operated by counties constitute public property used for public purposes, such bridges shall at all times be free from taxation within the state. No county shall be required to pay taxes or assessments upon any such bridge or any part thereof owned by it, and bonds issued under the provisions of this article, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 65 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 23 - Bridges; Boundary and Other Waters
Article 7 - Pearl River Bridges
§ 65-23-303. Legislative determination
§ 65-23-305. Construction by certain counties authorized
§ 65-23-309. Acquisition of rights of way
§ 65-23-311. Issuance of bonds authorized
§ 65-23-313. Application of bond proceeds
§ 65-23-315. Trust indenture authorized
§ 65-23-317. Application of tolls and charges
§ 65-23-319. Bridges toll-free after bonds retired
§ 65-23-321. Enforcement of bondholders' rights
§ 65-23-323. Grants and preliminary loans
§ 65-23-325. Powers and duties of governing bodies of counties issuing bonds
§ 65-23-329. Construction and operation of article
§ 65-23-331. Bonds not limited by issuing county's valuation of taxable property