Mississippi § 31-17-179 - Severability.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 31-17-179 — Severability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-17-179. Severability.
If any one or more sections, clauses, sentences or parts of Sections 31-17-151 through 31-17-181 shall for any reason be questioned in any court and shall be adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of Sections 31-17-151 through 31-17-181, but shall be confined in its operations to the specific provisions so held invalid, and inapplicability or invalidity of any such section, clause, sentence or part shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way the remaining part or parts of Sections 31-17-151 through 31-17-181.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 31-17-179
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 31-17-179 cover?
Section 31-17-179 ("Severability.") 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 § 31-17-179?
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