Mississippi § 39-11-7 - Duties and objectives of commission.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-11-7 — Duties and objectives of commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-11-7. Duties and objectives of commission.
The duties and objectives of the commission shall be: To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing, visual, and literary arts and public interest and participation therein; To encourage participation in, appreciation of, and education in the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state; To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate, to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of Mississippi, to expand the state’s cultural resources, and to promote the use of art in the state government’s activities and facilities; and To encourage excellence and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-11-7 ("Duties and objectives of commission.") 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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