Mississippi § 77-9-171 - Having right of way over state lands.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 77-9-171 — Having right of way over state lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-9-171. Having right of way over state lands.
To enter upon, acquire, and enjoy a right of way over and across any lands belonging to the state, the same not to exceed in width one hundred (100) feet, and the same not to be appropriated or used except when the actual construction of the road has reached such state lands.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 77-9-171 ("Having right of way over state lands.") 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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