This article, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. But this article shall not be construed to repeal the laws under which any bridge has heretofore been constructed or operated by any county of the state and, as to such counties, the present laws shall remain in force and effect.
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