§ 57-87-3. Legislative findings
The Legislature finds that the long-standing telecommunications policy of this state has been to ensure that all citizens have access to telephone service. The increasing reliance upon access to computer information services for jobs, housing and other necessities requires that this concept be broadened to include high-speed access to the Internet as well. The Legislature […]
§ 57-80-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Growth and Prosperity Act.”
§ 57-80-3. Legislative findings
The Legislature finds and determines that there exists in this state a continuing need for programs to assist certain counties in encouraging economic development, the consequent job creation and retention, additional private investment and increased local and state revenue which together insures the further development of a balanced economy. To achieve these purposes, it is […]
§ 57-80-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Approved business enterprise” means any business enterprise seeking to locate or expand in a growth and prosperity county, which business enterprise is approved by the MDA. “Business enterprise” means any new or expanded […]
§ 57-80-7. Counties eligible for certificate of public convenience and necessity; application requirements; municipal consent to participation in Growth and Prosperity Program
From and after December 31, 2000, the following counties may apply to the MDA for the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity: Any county of this state which has an annualized unemployment rate that is at least two hundred percent (200%) of the state’s unemployment rate as of December 31 of any […]
§ 57-80-9. Exemption from local taxation; conditions
Upon the issuance by the MDA of its certificate of public convenience and necessity, designating certain counties as growth and prosperity counties, any approved business enterprise in any such a growth and prosperity county or any approved business enterprise located within an eligible supervisors district within eight (8) miles of the boundary of the county […]
§ 57-80-11. Promulgation of rules and regulations
The MDA shall promulgate rules and regulations, in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law, for the implementation and administration of this chapter.
§ 57-83-1. Establishment; duties
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint three (3) members of their respective legislative houses to serve as members of the Mississippi Technology, Inc., Liaison Committee. The members of such committee shall be entitled (a) to attend meetings of the Mississippi Technology, Inc., Board of Directors, […]
§ 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 […]