Mississippi § 65-3-143 - 8.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-3-143 — 8., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-3-143. 8.
The following segment of highway is designated as a state highway and placed under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Transportation Commission for construction and maintenance; and such highway, together with the highways designated in Section 65-3-3, and all other laws adding links to the designated state highway system, are declared to be the state highway system of Mississippi: Central District – Rankin County: A three-mile section of Old U.S. 49 beginning at U.S. 80 and extending southerly to new U.S. 49 in the City of Richland. The Mississippi Transportation Commission shall take over and assume responsibility for construction and maintenance of the segment of highway described under subsection (1) of this section whenever the commission certifies that such segment of highway has been brought up to commission standards and all utilities, signs, structures and other encroachments on such highway and right-of-way, are removed or relocated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 65-3-143
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-3-143 cover?
Section 65-3-143 ("8.") 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 § 65-3-143?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-3-143" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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