Mississippi § 65-3-99 - Localities to retain jurisdiction for construction and maintenance purposes over local highways, roads or streets added by legislation to state highway system until brought up to construction standards required by the Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-3-99 — Localities to retain jurisdiction for construction and maintenance purposes over local highways, roads or streets added by legislation to state highway system until brought up to construction standards required by the Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-3-99. Localities to retain jurisdiction for construction and maintenance purposes over local highways, roads or streets added by legislation to state highway system until brought up to construction standards required by the Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation.
Whenever, by legislation, any highway, street or road under the jurisdiction of a county, municipality or other political subdivision of the state is placed on the designated state highway system under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, such highway, street or road shall become a state highway but, unless otherwise specifically provided by law, shall remain under the jurisdiction of the county, municipality or other political subdivision for construction and maintenance purposes until brought up to applicable construction standards as required by the commission and the Department of Transportation.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 65-3-99
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-3-99 cover?
Section 65-3-99 ("Localities to retain jurisdiction for construction and maintenance purposes over local highways, roads or streets added by legislation to state highway system until brought up to construction standards required by the Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation.") 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 § 65-3-99?
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