§ 57-18-1. Short title

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Renewable Natural Resources Research Act of 1994.

§ 57-18-11. Authority of Center to conduct research on contractual basis for public or private entities or persons for fee; cooperation between Center and state agencies and departments

Personnel of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center are also authorized, subject to policies and procedures in force at Mississippi State University, to conduct research on a contractual basis for industries, governmental agencies, public or private organizations or corporations, and individuals at a price and on a basis to be determined by such personnel. Proceeds […]

§ 57-18-3. Legislative findings and declarations

The Legislature finds and declares: That the economic progress of Mississippi depends in large measure upon the development and wise use of the natural resources of this state; That the forest, wildlife and fisheries resources in this state constitute a vital segment of the natural resources available in Mississippi; That the forest, wildlife and fisheries […]

§ 57-18-5. Establishment of Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University; purpose; transfer of research functions from other agencies; transfer of personnel and funds

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions, of Higher Learning is authorized and directed to establish a Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University. The center will be an administrative unit within the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine. The Dean of the School of Forest Resources shall serve as the director […]

§ 57-18-7. Provision of buildings, equipment, personnel, supplies and services for Center

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall provide for the Forest and Wildlife Research Center such buildings, equipment, personnel, supplies and services as it shall determine to be necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the center, having due regard for the contributory facilities and programs already existing at Mississippi […]

§ 57-18-9. Authority for Center to receive contributions, donations, gifts and grants of money and/or property, equipment, materials and manpower

In addition to appropriations made by the Legislature from the State General Fund, the Forest and Wildlife Research Center is authorized and empowered, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning upon recommendation by the President of Mississippi State University, to receive contributions, donations, gifts and grants of […]