Miss. Code Ann. § 65-1-43: Miss. Code Ann. § 65-1-43

When it is deemed feasible and advisable to promote the tourist industry of the State of Mississippi by providing more attractions as would be available in development of offshore islands, the Mississippi State Highway Commission is authorized to make costs and feasibility surveys for toll highways and bridges to offshore islands.

The Mississippi Highway Commission is authorized to employ expert engineering and economic assistance for such surveys when it is deemed advisable by the commission. The State Highway Commission is limited to a maximum amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.

In the event that any bonds are issued as a result of the feasibility surveys authorized under the provisions of this section, the State Highway Commission shall be reimbursed for all of the expenditures authorized herein, and said expenditures shall be paid from the first proceeds of any bond issue herein.