MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

Index for Chapter 005 of Title 19

19-5-1.  Examination of county jail. 
19-5-3.  Purchase and upkeep of law enforcement dogs. 
19-5-5.  Acquisition and operation of radio stations for law enforcement. 
19-5-7.  Hiring of school crossing guards. 
19-5-9.  Adoption of building and other related codes in certain counties.
19-5-10. Authority to enter into development agreements for master planned communities; "master planned community" defined; modification of master plan; "dwelling unit" defined.
19-5-11.  Compensation for destruction of certain diseased livestock. 
19-5-13.  Compensation for cattle killed or injured in dipping process. 
19-5-15.  Establishment of common graves for livestock dying as result of epidemic. 
19-5-17.  Establishment and maintenance of rubbish and garbage disposal systems; civil action for recovery of delinquent fees and charges. 
19-5-18.  Development of billing and collection system. 
19-5-19.  Authority of counties to grant tax exemptions for property surrounding certain public landfills; credit against services received from regional authority in amount of tax revenues lost. 
19-5-21.  Ad valorem taxes and surcharges.
19-5-22.  Assessment of fees and charges; joint and several liability of generator and property owner; notice; liens; discharge of liens. 
19-5-23.  Notice of tax levy; protest; election. 
19-5-25.  Reimbursement of tax levies. 
19-5-27.  Foregoing sections are supplemental. 
19-5-29.  Payment for laying certain water mains. 
19-5-30.  Payment for relocating water lines. 
19-5-31.  Golden Age Nursing Homes; establishment and operation. 
19-5-33.  Golden Age Nursing Homes; land, buildings and equipment for institution. 
19-5-35.  Golden Age Nursing Homes; combined institution for care of county paupers and destitute aged. 
19-5-37.  Golden Age Nursing Homes; funds for support and maintenance. 
19-5-39.  Golden Age Nursing Homes; issuance of bonds. 
19-5-41.  Creation of county hospital building commission in certain counties. 
19-5-43.  Temporary care and maintenance of the pauper insane. 
19-5-45.  Construction of sheltered workshop for employment of handicapped. 
19-5-47.  Construction of public health buildings and clinics. 
19-5-49.  Lease of county homes and farms. 
19-5-50.  Controlling running of animals at large; establishing county pounds. 
19-5-51.  Bounty on beaver, nutria, and bobcats.
19-5-53.  Promotion of excellence in raising crops and livestock. 
19-5-55.  Promotion of excellence in raising crops and livestock; limitation on amount to be expended. 
19-5-57.  Promotion of excellence in raising crops and livestock; petition by contestants; publication of premiums. 
19-5-59.  Promotion of excellence in raising crops and livestock; rules governing contest and placing of exhibits. 
19-5-61.  Promotion of excellence in raising crops and livestock; judges. 
19-5-63.  Establishment of county extension department. 
19-5-65.  Funding of display rooms for county home economic or home demonstration agents. 
19-5-67.  Establishment of department of animal husbandry. 
19-5-69.  Funding of buildings for junior beef and dairy boys and girls. 
19-5-71.  Support of experiment stations. 
19-5-73.  Establishment of farmers' markets. 
19-5-75.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, warehouses, syrup blending plants, creameries, farm orchard and dairy produce establishments, by certain counties. 
19-5-77.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, etc., by certain counties; lease of establishment. 
19-5-79.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, etc., by certain counties; issuance of notes, bonds, or loan warrants. 
19-5-81.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, etc., by certain counties; notice of intention to borrow; election. 
19-5-83.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, etc., by certain counties; sections as full authority. 
19-5-85.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, etc., by certain counties; levy of taxes. 
19-5-87.  Acquisition of cold storage plants, meat curing plants, etc., by certain counties; validation of warrants, bonds or notes. 
19-5-89.  Promotion of youth activities. 
19-5-91.  Agreements with the United States relative to navigation projects. 
19-5-92 Construction of dams and low-water control structures by counties; funding; federal and state assistance.
19-5-92.1.  Authority of counties to alter channels of streams and water courses; construction and repair of bridges; erosion prevention; property acquisition and easements; compensation to landowners; financing. [Repealed effective July 1, 2006]. 
19-5-93.  Donations for certain patriotic and charitable uses. 
19-5-95.  Aid to fire departments. 
19-5-97.  Purchase, operation and maintenance of fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment. 
19-5-99.  Establishment of economic development districts. 
19-5-101.  Establishment of juvenile residential treatment centers. 
19-5-103.  Regulation of massage parlors and public displays of nudity. 
19-5-105.  Cleaning private property; lien. 
19-5-107.  Short title; purpose. 
19-5-109.  Estimation of cost of garbage collection and disposal services; means of meeting costs; effect on contracts. 
19-5-151.  Incorporation of districts authorized.
19-5-153.  Petition for incorporation; adoption of resolution of intent to incorporate.
19-5-155.  Public hearing; resolution of intention. 
19-5-157.  Publication of resolution; election. 
19-5-159.  Resolution of creation. 
19-5-161.  Costs. 
19-5-163.  Appeals. 
19-5-164.  Creation of district embracing lands in more than one county. 
19-5-165.  District as public corporation; transfer of assets and liabilities of rural water association to newly created water district.
19-5-167.  Board of commissioners; appointment; terms; general powers and duties.
19-5-169.  Board of commissioners; officers; seal.
19-5-171.  Board of commissioners; eligibility; bond; oath; compensation.
19-5-173.  Board of commissioners; power to enact regulations. 
19-5-175.  General powers of districts. 
19-5-177.  Additional powers of districts.
19-5-179.  Eminent domain. 
19-5-181.  Revenue bonds; special improvement water and pollution abatement bonds; tax levies therefor. 
19-5-183.  Issuance, form and contents of bonds. 
19-5-185.  Sale of bonds; bids; refunding; validation. 
19-5-187.  Statutory lien of bondholders; appointment of receiver in case of default. 
19-5-189.  Tax levies.
19-5-191.  Assessment and collection of charges against improved property. 
19-5-193.  Limitations upon holders of bonds. 
19-5-195.  Rates, fees, tolls or charges for use of system. 
19-5-197.  Exemption from taxation. 
19-5-199.  Construction contracts. 
19-5-201.  Annexations to district. 
19-5-203.  State and federal cooperation. 
19-5-204.  When district facilities may be required to be commensurate with those of an adjoining municipality. 
19-5-205.  Sections 19-5-151 to 19-5-207 are full and complete authority. 
19-5-207.  Financial statements. 
19-5-215.  Fire protection grading districts. 
19-5-217.  Petition for incorporation. 
19-5-219.  Hearing; findings; resolution of intent. 
19-5-221.  Publication of resolution of intent. 
19-5-223.  Resolution creating district. 
19-5-225.  Costs; bond. 
19-5-227.  Appeal to circuit court. 
19-5-229.  District embracing lands in more than one county. 
19-5-231.  District as governmental entity. 
19-5-233.  Board of supervisors to act on behalf of district. 
19-5-235.  Powers of district. 
19-5-237.  Exercise of eminent domain. 
19-5-239.  Annexation of area adjacent to district. 
19-5-241.  Agreements with or aid and cooperation of state or federal government. 
19-5-251.  General authorization. 
19-5-253.  Procedure in general; authorization by members. 
19-5-255.  Notice of meeting. 
19-5-257.  Assumption of existing indebtedness. 
19-5-301.  Purpose. 
19-5-303.  Definitions [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-305.  Authorization to create emergency communications district. 
19-5-307.  Board of commissioners; appointment; qualifications; terms; quorum; authority. 
19-5-309.  911 designated primary emergency telephone number; secondary and non-emergency numbers; enhanced 911 service; guidelines; referenda by county electors. 
19-5-311.  Methods for responding to emergency calls. 
19-5-313.  Emergency telephone service charges; use of excess funds [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-315.  Preexisting emergency communication districts; merger of emergency communication districts, multi-county districts. 
19-5-317.  Abusive calls prohibited; sanctions. 
19-5-319.  Automatic number and location data base information; taped records of calls; confidentiality; nonidentifying records to be made available to public [Repealed effective July 1, 2007].
19-5-331. Definitions [Repealed effective July 1, 2007].
19-5-333. Commercial Mobile Radio Service Board; membership; powers and duties; service charges; reimbursement of expenses [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-335. Collection of service charges; remittance to board; handling and processing costs; administration costs; registration of CMRS providers [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-337. Confidentiality of proprietary information [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-339. Requirement to provide enhanced 911 service; prerequisites [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-341. Use of wireless emergency telephone service; restrictions; offense; penalties [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-351.  Board of Emergency Telecommunications Standards and Training; composition; terms; votes; Chairman and Vice Chairman; adoption of rules and regulations; meetings; reports; expenses. 
19-5-353.  Certification requirement for telecommunicators; minimum standards of training; suspension, cancellation, or recall of certificate; reprimands; notice, hearing and appeal; reapplication; penalties for employment of telecommunicator not duly qualified; other training not precluded [Repealed effective July 1, 2006].
19-5-355.  Approval and completion of training; training expenses; issuance of certification. 
19-5-357.  Telephone subscriber service charge to fund training; collection of charge; special fund; use of monies in fund; training expenses [Repealed effective July 1, 2006].
19-5-359.  Requirement of service suppliers and other parties to provide access to basic or enhanced 911 service; time to comply [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-361.  911 service suppliers entitled to same limitations of liability as provided to state, state agencies and local governments [Repealed effective July 1, 2007]. 
19-5-371.  Repeal of §§ 19-5-303, 19-5-131, 19-5-319, 19-5-331, 19-5-333, 19-5-335, 19-5-337, 19-5-339, 19-5-341, 19-5-359, and 19-5-361. 

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