Mississippi § 47-5-601 - Establishment of program by Department of Corrections.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-601 — Establishment of program by Department of Corrections., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-601. Establishment of program by Department of Corrections.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is authorized to establish a drug identification program and shall have the power and duty to adopt rules not inconsistent with law as it may deem proper and necessary with respect to the establishment, administration and operation of the program.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 47-5-601
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-601 cover?
Section 47-5-601 ("Establishment of program by Department of Corrections.") 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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