Mississippi § 49-26-3 - Legislative findings and declarations.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-26-3 — Legislative findings and declarations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-26-3. Legislative findings and declarations.
The Legislature finds that channel maintenance is necessary to preserve and enhance the economic stability and recreational potential of the coastal region. The Legislature declares it to be a governmental responsibility to provide for proper channel maintenance. The Legislature further declares that channel maintenance projects are in the public interest. Those projects should be funded to promote the use of cost-efficient strategies, encourage coordination among federal, state and local governments and the private sector, provide for long-term solutions and minimize the impact of the environment to the extent possible.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-26-3 ("Legislative findings and declarations.") 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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