§ 65-1-179. Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund created; use of funds; Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund Advisory Board
There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the “Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund,” into which shall be deposited money appropriated by the Legislature or otherwise made available in any manner, and funds from any other source designated for deposit into such fund. Unexpended amounts remaining in the […]
§ 65-1-301. Definitions
For the purposes of this article the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context in which such terms are used otherwise requires: “Department” means the Mississippi Department of Transportation. “Judge” means the resident judge of the circuit or county court in the district where the cause is pending, or a […]
§ 65-1-303. Filing of complaint and declaration of taking
When, in the exercise of its duties, the Mississippi Transportation Commission finds it necessary to condemn property, the commission shall institute a civil action by filing in the circuit or county court of any county in which the land is located a complaint and a declaration of taking that such land, easement or interest therein […]
§ 65-1-305. Transfer of title
Upon the filing of the complaint and the declaration of taking and deposit in court, to the use of the person entitled thereto, of the amount of the compensation stated in the declaration, and upon the Transportation Department having filed proof of service of process, title to the land or such other interest therein specified […]
§ 65-1-307. Application for full or just compensation
The person named in the complaint and declaration of taking may apply to the court for disbursement of the money deposited in the court, or any part thereof, as full compensation, or as a credit against just compensation without prejudice to further proceedings in the cause to determine just compensation. Upon such application, the judge, […]
§ 65-1-309. Procedure for filing an answer to complaint
Any person whose property has been taken by the Transportation Department by the filing of a complaint and a declaration of taking may, within the time hereinafter set forth, file an answer to the complaint praying only for a determination of just compensation. No answer shall be filed to the declaration of taking and notice […]
§ 65-1-311. Time for filing an answer to complaint
Any person named in and served with a complaint and declaration of taking shall have twelve (12) months from the date of service thereof to file an answer. Failure to answer within the time shall constitute an admission that the amount deposited is just compensation and shall be a waiver of any further proceeding to […]
§ 65-1-313. Motion to hear and determine issues raised in pleadings
After the filing of the plat, the judge, upon motion and ten (10) days’ notice by either the Transportation Department or the owner shall, either in or out of term, hear and determine all issues raised by the pleading other than the issue of just compensation, including, if controverted, questions of necessary and proper parties, […]
§ 65-1-163. Disposition of proceeds of sale authorized by Section 65-1-161
When the property described in Section 65-1-161 is conveyed to the Mississippi Highway Department as authorized, the proceeds from this conveyance of parcels 1, 2, 3 and 4, shall be deposited to the credit of the Mississippi School for the Deaf and the Mississippi School for the Blind, in a special account created in the […]
§ 65-1-165. Contract for development of comprehensive statewide litter prevention program
The State Highway Department is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc., to develop and implement a comprehensive statewide program of litter prevention. The contract shall contain provisions to require that Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc., will: Encourage and assist local communities to become certified Keep America Beautiful systems. Serve as a […]