Mississippi § 69-28-9 - Procedures, limitations and responsibilities of agricultural districts.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 69-28-9 — Procedures, limitations and responsibilities of agricultural districts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-28-9. Procedures, limitations and responsibilities of agricultural districts.
Upon establishment of an agricultural district, the following procedures, limitations and responsibilities shall apply: Any ownership within an agricultural district that has received a notice of condemnation proceedings against its property may request the local soil and water conservation district to conduct a public hearing to review the project’s impact on that property. Such public hearing shall be held within forty-five (45) calendar days of the receipt of such summons of condemnation proceedings. The local soil and water conservation district with assistance of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall provide appropriate notification about establishment of the agricultural district to local and state government agencies, local media and other communication networks. The soil and water conservation district shall also issue appropriate certificates of recognition to the respective ownerships within the agricultural district. The local soil and water conservation district, in cooperation with the local road manager, or his counterpart, as well as the Mississippi Department of Transportation, may erect signs as may be appropriate to recognize a designated agricultural district.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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