MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Agriculture

By: Representative Frierson

House Bill 22

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 69-5-114, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION TO USE CERTAIN LIVESTOCK FACILITIES UP TO THREE TIMES PER YEAR WITHOUT CHARGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  Section 69-5-114, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

     69-5-114.  In any livestock facility constructed, renovated or expanded with funds from the grant program authorized under Section 18 of Chapter 530, Laws of 1995, the members of the Future Farmers of America, the 4-H Club, the Junior Livestock Association and the members of the Mississippi High School Rodeo Association may hold up to three (3) animal or livestock shows or sales per year per facility at no charge for use of the facility or for utilities.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2002.