Mississippi § 65-1-501 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-1-501 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-1-501. Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the Legislature to promote and provide services economically and to streamline the process for the weighing of vehicles, the issuance of permits, the collections of taxes, fees, and assessments and for the enforcement of the laws of this state, and rules and regulations promulgated by the Mississippi Transportation Commission and the laws of the contiguous states and their appropriate agencies and departments, by authorizing the Mississippi Transportation Commission to enter into bilateral agreements with contiguous states through their appropriate officials, departments or agencies, to jointly locate, construct, staff and operate permanent and portable weight scales or ports of entry and for the enforcement of the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, and the laws of such contiguous states and its agencies and departments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 65-1-501
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-1-501 cover?
Section 65-1-501 ("Legislative intent.") 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 § 65-1-501?
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