51-11-53 - Definitions. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 51-11-53. Definitions.
 

For purposes of Sections 51-11-53 through 51-11-85, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 
 

(a) "District" means any flood control district created under Sections 51-11-53 through 51-11-85. 

(b) "Necessary improvements, property or facilities" mean any improvement, property or facility for a project which is required by the project plan or which may increase the financial or economic viability of a project. 

(c) "Project" means a general plan for and purposes of the flood and drainage control improvements. 

(d) "Project area" means the physical location of any levees, channels, drains, or related facilities, the area which is necessary to be included in the district, and the area of the district as shown on the maps or plats provided under Section 51-11-55. 

(e) "Related facilities" mean any facilities which are correlated with or used in connection with the project. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1998, ch. 515, § 1; Laws, 2001, ch. 577, § 1, eff from and after Apr. 7, 2001.