MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Agriculture

By: Representative Martinson

House Bill 555

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 69-5-114, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXPAND THE ORGANIZATION THAT MAY USE CERTAIN LIVESTOCK FACILITIES FOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES PONY CLUB, INC.; 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 United States Pony Club, Inc., 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 its passage.