Senate Bill 2276

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES TO PURCHASE PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE ON ITS MOTOR VEHICLES, BOATS, TRAILERS, MOTORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 59-21-119, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

59-21-119. The commission is hereby authorized to purchase, operate and maintain such motor vehicles, boats, trailers, motors and other equipment as may be deemed necessary and proper for the administration of this chapter. The commission may purchase property damage insurance on its motor vehicles, boats, trailers, motors and other equipment, and may expend funds from any available source for the purpose of obtaining such insurance.

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