Mississippi § 51-25-4 - Powers and duties.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-25-4 — Powers and duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-25-4. Powers and duties.
The Yellow Creek Watershed Authority is hereby specifically authorized and empowered to contract with and to be contracted with by the Tennessee Valley Authority and any other agency or agencies of the federal government or of any state or subdivision thereof which may be of assistance in carrying out the purposes set forth herein, and to do any and all other things necessary or desirable in effectuating a plan for the comprehensive development of the resources of the said watershed, including but not limited to such subjects as agriculture, forestry, drainage and flood control, land reclamation, electric power utilization, irrigation, water conservation, recreation, public health and education, said program of development to be carried on in cooperation with the appropriate local, state and federal agencies. All agencies of the State of Mississippi are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to extend their cooperation and assistance to the said Yellow Creek Watershed Authority in the formulation and implementation of the said program of development.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 51-25-4
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-25-4 cover?
Section 51-25-4 ("Powers and duties.") 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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