Mississippi § 7-1-7 - Acceptance of gifts and bequests.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-1-7 — Acceptance of gifts and bequests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-7. Acceptance of gifts and bequests.
The governor of the state of Mississippi, in his discretion, is hereby authorized and empowered to receive and accept lands, gifts, and bequests for the state of Mississippi for hospitals and other public purposes for and on behalf of any agency or institution thereof. The various state agencies and governing boards of institutions of the state of Mississippi are hereby authorized and empowered to take the necessary action required of such boards or agencies in order to make possible the receipt and utilization of any grants, gifts, or bequests to the state for such agency or institutions thereof.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 7-1-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-1-7 cover?
Section 7-1-7 ("Acceptance of gifts and bequests.") 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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