§ 57-85-1. Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Rural Impact Act.”

§ 57-85-3. Legislative findings

The Legislature finds and determines that: There exists in the State of Mississippi a continuing need for gainful employment for the citizens of the rural areas of the state. To help provide employment opportunities and to impact the quality of life in these rural areas, a division within the Mississippi Development Authority should be created […]

§ 57-85-5. Definitions; Mississippi Rural Impact Fund; grants, loans and loan guaranties; application; powers

For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “MDA” means the Mississippi Development Authority. “Project” means construction, rehabilitation or repair of buildings; sewer systems and transportation directly affecting the site of the proposed rural business; sewer facilities, acquisition […]