MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 2nd Extraordinary Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representatives Mayo, Hamilton (6th)

House Bill 2

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO CONSTRUCT A NEW COUNTY JAIL ANYWHERE WITHIN THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19-7-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, or any other provisions of law to the contrary, the Board of Supervisors of DeSoto County, Mississippi, is authorized, in its discretion, to construct a new county jail anywhere within the county.

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