Mississippi § 65-31-5 - Acceptance of gifts and grants.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-31-5 — Acceptance of gifts and grants., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-31-5. Acceptance of gifts and grants.
Both the State Highway Commission and the agricultural and industrial board in exercising the powers granted in this chapter are hereby authorized to accept private donations and public grants which may be available to them, respectively, for the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. In addition thereto, either or both of such agencies may expend, for the purposes of this chapter, any funds available to them not otherwise specifically designated for a different public purpose. Each of such agencies shall cooperate with other state agencies in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-31-5 cover?
Section 65-31-5 ("Acceptance of gifts and grants.") 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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