MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 89-6-17. Conversion of distances or coordinates between English and metric unit.

Any conversion of distances or coordinates between the English and metric unit shall be made using the following conversion factor: one (1) meter equals 3.280833333 1 /3 U.S. Survey feet. A minimum of ten (10) significant figures shall be used when converting coordinates.

SOURCES: Laws, 1991, ch. 462, Sec. 9, eff from and after January 1, 1992.


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