Mississippi § 65-1-65 - Maintenance.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-1-65 — Maintenance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-1-65. Maintenance.
It shall be the duty of the State Highway Commission to have the State Highway Department maintain all highways which have been or which may be hereafter taken over by the State Highway Department for maintenance in such a way as to afford convenient, comfortable, and economic use thereof by the public at all times. To this end it shall be the duty of the director, subject to the rules, regulations and orders of the commission as spread on its minutes, to organize an adequate and continuous patrol for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of all of the state-maintained state highway system, so that said highways may be kept under proper maintenance and repair at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 65-1-65
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-1-65 cover?
Section 65-1-65 ("Maintenance.") 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 § 65-1-65?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 65-1-65 apply to my situation?
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