§ 66-35-103. Management of Government-Owned Property Excepted
This chapter does not impair the right of a local governmental unit to manage and control residential or commercial property in which such local governmental unit has a property interest.
§ 66-35-101. “Local Governmental Unit” Defined
As used in this chapter, “local governmental unit” means any political subdivision of the state, including, but not limited to, counties or incorporated municipalities, if such political subdivision provides local government services for residents in a geographically limited area of the state as its primary purpose and has the power to act primarily on behalf […]
§ 66-35-102. Rent Control by Local Governments Prohibited — Zoning Provisions — Affordable Housing
A local governmental unit shall not enact, maintain or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a local government unit, or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof, shall not enact, maintain, […]