Mississippi § 49-19-179 - Giving and accepting assistance from member states.
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§ 49-19-179. Giving and accepting assistance from member states.
Among the other rights and powers conferred by Sections 49-19-171 through 49-19-179, but not limiting the same, is the right and power of this state to go to the assistance of a member state and to accept aid and assistance from a member state, paying therefor under the terms and provisions of Articles IV and V of the compact contained herein; and the State of Mississippi pledges hereby that it will pay any sums due under this compact for the employment of personnel or otherwise where assistance is rendered to Mississippi by a member state. Articles IV and V are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
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Section 49-19-179 ("Giving and accepting assistance from member states.") 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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