MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2007 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Robinson (84th)

House Bill 1820

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CHICKASAWHAY NATURAL GAS DISTRICT TO OFFER FOR SALE TO INDIVIDUALS CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS APPLIANCES AND RELATED HEATING PRODUCTS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE USE OF NATURAL GAS AS A SOURCE OF ENERGY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  For the purpose of providing individuals with the opportunity to obtain household natural and propane gas appliances and related heating products that may be necessary for the use of natural gas as a source of energy, the governing authorities of the Chickasawhay Natural Gas District, in their discretion, are authorized to sell household natural and propane gas appliances and related heating products to individuals.  The sale of such appliances and products shall be conducted exclusively through the district offices of the Chickasawhay Natural Gas District and shall be subject to such financial management practices and inventory controls as established by the governing authorities of the district.

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