Mississippi § 77-3-201 - Definitions.
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§ 77-3-201. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall include the meanings ascribed by this section unless the context requires a different meaning: “Owner” shall specifically refer to a holder of an interest in real property which is proposed to be served by a public utility as defined in subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (d) of Section 77-3-3. “Owner” shall include both the plural and the singular and any person, firm, corporation, association or combination of such entities. “Public utility” includes any person, firm, corporation or association and any public body, political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof owning or owning and operating a public utility service described by subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (d) of Section 77-3-3. However, an incorporated municipality which owns or owns and operates such a described public utility service shall not be subject to the provisions of this article. The term “public utility” also includes the successors and assigns of any such public utility.
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