29 chapters · 781 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-26-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Channel Maintenance Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-26-3 Legislative findings and declarations
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The Legislature finds that channel maintenance is necessary to preserve and enhance the economic stability and recreational potential of the coastal region. The Legislature declares it to be a governmental responsibility to provide for proper channel maintenance. The Legislature …
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-26-5 Duties and Department of Marine Resources
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(1) The Department of Marine Resources, referred to in this chapter as “department,” shall serve as the primary state agency with regard to coordinating channel maintenance activities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. (2) The department shall develop a comprehensive long-range ma…
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-26-7 Identification and pursuit of federal funding alternatives
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The department shall identify federal funding mechanisms which could be used to fund projects regarding channel maintenance. The department shall coordinate with local governments and other interest groups to maximize the eligibility of projects for funding and to assist in the p…