MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2012 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Espy

House Bill 1689

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF COAHOMA 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 Coahoma 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.