Mississippi § 7-1-65 - To borrow money in case of casualties.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-1-65 — To borrow money in case of casualties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-65. To borrow money in case of casualties.
The governor is authorized, in case of casualty or casualties caused by wind, fire, or water leaving people distressed and in destitute circumstances, to borrow money in sums not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) in any one case, and to expend the same for the relief of such suffering and on such terms and conditions as he may see fit and proper. There may not be borrowed in any one year more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 7-1-65
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-1-65 cover?
Section 7-1-65 ("To borrow money in case of casualties.") 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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