19 chapters · 310 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 17-27-1 Short title; purpose
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This chapter shall be known as the “Municipal Historical Hamlet Act,” and it shall serve the purpose of having historical small communities organize community activities that will positively influence the infrastructure of such communities.
Miss. Code Ann. § 17-27-11 Form of name of municipal historical hamlet
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The name of a created municipal historical hamlet shall either be “The Municipal Historical Hamlet of ,” “The Hamlet of ” or “The Historical Hamlet of .” The blank shall be filled in with the name by which such hamlet has been legally designated and shall be placed in the records…
Miss. Code Ann. § 17-27-3 Legislative findings
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(a) The Legislature finds the following:(a) Population growth as well as development in historical communities result in new and increased demands for public facilities and services that promote the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare;(b) The residents and property …
Miss. Code Ann. § 17-27-5 Municipal historical hamlet defined; powers
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(1) For purposes of this chapter, the term “municipal historical hamlet” means any former city, town or village with a current population of less than six hundred (600) inhabitants that lost its charter before 1945. (2) After the creation of a municipal historical hamlet, as pres…