House Bill 1539

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF MENDENHALL, MISSISSIPPI, TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND STREETS WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. As used in this act, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) "City" means the City of Mendenhall, Mississippi.

(b) "Governing authorities" means the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Mendenhall, Mississippi.

(c) "Golf cart" means a motor vehicle that is designated and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour and is equipped with a parking brake.

SECTION 2. (1) The governing authorities of the City of Mendenhall, Mississippi, may, in their discretion, authorize the operation of golf carts only on public roads and streets that are within the city limits of the City of Mendenhall, Mississippi, and must be recorded on the minutes of the city. Such authorization may be accompanied by conditions not inconsistent with this act and may be revoked, in whole or in part, by the governing authorities at any time.

(2) Any person operating a golf cart on the public roads and streets under this act must have in his or her possession a valid temporary driver's license or a valid driver's license and proof of financial responsibility as required under Section 63-15-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972.

(3) Golf carts may not be operated on urban interstate highways, urban freeways and expressways, urban principal arterial streets or urban minor arterial streets as defined by the comprehensive plan of the city.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.