As Amended
SEC. 57-39-1. Legislative purpose and directives.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to coordinate all energy-related needs and activities in Mississippi with the objective of providing an efficient and economical energy system through a statewide plan. To that end, the Department of Economic and Community Development is directed to evaluate this state's energy needs and availability.
(2) The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board of Energy and Transportation with respect to the state's energy needs and activities are transferred to the Department of Economic and Community Development, and wherever the word "board" appears in this chapter meaning the former Board of Energy and Transportation it shall mean the Department of Economic and Community Development.
SOURCES: Laws, 1980, ch. 548, Sec. 1; 1992, ch. 496, Sec. 39, eff from and after July 1, 1992.