Mississippi § 41-26-9 - Action by director when contaminant is present in or likely to enter public water system.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-26-9 — Action by director when contaminant is present in or likely to enter public water system., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-26-9. Action by director when contaminant is present in or likely to enter public water system.
The director, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in or is likely to enter a public water system may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health, may take any actions deemed necessary to protect the public health. The actions may include, but shall not be limited to: Issuing any orders either on the initiative of the director or through a designated administrative law judge or hearing officer as may be necessary to protect the public health of users of the system, including travelers; and Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-26-9 cover?
Section 41-26-9 ("Action by director when contaminant is present in or likely to enter public water system.") 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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