Mississippi § 59-6-1 - “Deep Draft Harbor and Terminal” defined.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 59-6-1 — “Deep Draft Harbor and Terminal” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-6-1. “Deep Draft Harbor and Terminal” defined.
For the purpose of this chapter, the term “Deep Draft Harbor and Terminal” means a structure, series of structures, or facility of any type located on the continental shelf off the coast designed to accommodate deep draft vessels whose draft is greater than the depths of the present United States’ harbors and waterways commonly used by oceangoing traffic, and includes all functionally-related structures and facilities which are necessary or useful to the operation of the terminal whether on land or seaward of the main structure or facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 59-6-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 59-6-1 cover?
Section 59-6-1 ("“Deep Draft Harbor and Terminal” defined.") 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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