Mississippi § 39-9-9 - Receipt of gifts and bequests by institutions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-9-9 — Receipt of gifts and bequests by institutions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-9-9. Receipt of gifts and bequests by institutions.
Every institution founded under this chapter shall be competent to receive by purchase or gift further property, provided the aggregate of all real property held by such institution shall not exceed the amount necessary to the fulfillment of the objects and purposes of such institution. Such institution shall be competent to receive by bequest further property provided such bequest is not in violation of sections two hundred and sixty-nine, and two hundred and seventy of the constitution of Mississippi. The property so received shall be devoted exclusively to the purposes of such institution.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 39-9-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-9-9 cover?
Section 39-9-9 ("Receipt of gifts and bequests by institutions.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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