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§ 59-21-11. Application for certificate of number

The owner of any vessel required to be numbered under this chapter shall apply, within ten (10) days from the date of acquisition of the vessel, to the commission, on forms provided, for a certificate of number. The application for a number shall include the following: Name and address of owner. Date of birth of […]

§ 59-21-15. Certified statement of ownership as evidence of ownership; effect of liens as to determination of ownership; application for number by person obtaining title through default in terms of lien instrument

The certified statement of ownership on the application for the award of a number shall constitute prima facie evidence of proof of ownership. Liens of all kinds, including reservations or transfers of title to secure debts or claims, will be disregarded in determining ownership under this chapter. A lienholder who acquires possession and title by […]

§ 59-19-13. Compensation of participants

The members of the committee shall receive the same pay as jurors in the circuit court; and the sheriff shall receive such further sum, in addition to his fees, as the board of supervisors may allow; all costs to be paid by the petitioners for the condemnation of the lot.

§ 59-19-15. Leasing of landing

The board of supervisors may lease the lot or landing for a term not exceeding five years, the lessee to transact thereat only a general receiving and forwarding business; and, in case of a lease, the board shall fix, with power to alter, a schedule of rates and charges for receiving and forwarding freight, and […]

§ 59-21-3. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: “Commission” means the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. “Length” means the length of the vessel measured from end to end over the deck excluding sheer. “Livery boat” means any boat for rent or hire. “Machinery” means inboard and outboard engines […]

§ 59-17-53. Refunding bonds

The board is authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds by the state bond commission for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter and then outstanding, together with interest thereon to the date of such refunding bonds, and redemption premium thereon, if any. The issuance […]

§ 59-17-55. Bonds as legal investments and security for deposits

All bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be legal investments for trustees and other fiduciaries, and for savings banks, trust companies, the board of trustees of the public employees’ retirement system, and insurance companies organized under the laws of the State of Mississippi, and such bonds shall be legal securities which may […]