Mississippi § 5-1-51 - When compensation is due.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 5-1-51 — When compensation is due., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-1-51. When compensation is due.
The mileage and one-third (1/3) of the salary for a regular session shall be paid at the beginning of the session. After thirty (30) days of the session have expired, another one-third (1/3) of the salary shall be paid. The remaining one-third (1/3) of the salary shall be paid (a) on the last Friday before the ninetieth day of a ninety-day session, or (b) on the earlier of the last day the Legislature is convened or the last Friday before the one-hundred-twenty-fifth day of a one-hundred-twenty-five-day session, as the case may be.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 5-1-51
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 5-1-51 cover?
Section 5-1-51 ("When compensation is due.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 5-1-51?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 5-1-51 apply to my situation?
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