Mississippi § 51-9-163 - Savings clause.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-9-163 — Savings clause., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-9-163. Savings clause.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to violate any provision of the federal or state constitutions, and all acts done under this article shall be done in such manner as will conform thereto, whether herein expressly provided or not. Where any procedure hereunder may be held by any court to be violative of either of such constitutions, the district shall have the power by resolution to provide an alternative procedure conformable with such constitutions. If any provision of this article shall be invalid, such fact shall not affect the creation of the district or the validity of any other provision of this article.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 51-9-163
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-9-163 cover?
Section 51-9-163 ("Savings clause.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 51-9-163?
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