MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2007 Regular Session

To: Conservation and Water Resources

By: Representative Miles, Franks, Ward, Clarke

House Bill 702

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE AND INCLUDE IN THE STATE SCENIC STREAMS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM THE TOMBIGBEE RIVER (EAST FORK) IN ITAWAMBA COUNTY, WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED FOR NOMINATION TO SUCH PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  In accordance with Section 51-4-7, the Tombigbee River from the Prentiss County line to the Monroe County line, which was designated as eligible for nomination to the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program under Section 51-4-23.7, is designated as a state scenic stream and is included in the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program.

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