MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Shows, Eaton, Ellzey, Straughter

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF JONES COUNTY TO BUY NOT MORE THAN FIVE ACRES OF LAND UPON WHICH TO ESTABLISH STATIONS FOR THE WORKING OF THE PUBLIC ROADS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 65-7-91, Mississippi Code of 1972, to the contrary, the Board of Supervisors of Jones County, in its discretion, may buy or rent land upon which to establish stations for the working of the public roads, and may erect barns, sheds and other necessary buildings thereon; but in no case may the board buy over five (5) acres of land for any one (1) station.

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