Mississippi § 17-13-17 - Specific restriction of powers.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-13-17 — Specific restriction of powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-13-17. Specific restriction of powers.
Any joint administrative body or legal entity created by agreement pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not have the power to levy taxes or incur debt. Such entity may not exercise any power, authority or responsibility except those powers, authorities and responsibilities specifically delegated to such joint administrative body or legal entity by the terms of the agreement made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-13-17 cover?
Section 17-13-17 ("Specific restriction of powers.") 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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