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Miss. Code Ann. § 77-13-1: Legislative intent.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 77. Public Utilities and Carriers
- Chapter 13. Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities
It is the intent of the Legislature to protect underground utility facilities and other underground facilities from destruction or damage, in order to prevent death of or injury to persons, property damage to public and private property, and loss or interruption of essential utility services to the general public.
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