MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1997 Regular Session

To: Local and Private

By: Senator(s) Dearing

Senate Bill 3226

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF NATCHEZ TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE VENDING RIGHTS AND/OR EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF SOFT DRINK PRODUCTS AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. (1) The governing authorities of the City of Natchez, Mississippi, are hereby authorized and empowered, in their discretion, to enter into an exclusive vending rights and/or exclusive sponsorship agreement with a responsible vendor for the sale and marketing of soft drink beverages and products at city-owned facilities, such agreement to be for a term of not longer than ten (10) years, including any renewals.

(2) The agreement authorized in subsection (1) of this section shall be on such terms and conditions as deemed advisable by the governing authorities of the City of Natchez without regard to the requirements of Sections 21-17-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, and Section 31-7-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.