Miss. Code § 43-13-401

Current through 5/14/2024
Section 43-13-401 - Declaration of legislative intent

It is declared by the Legislature that the funds received by the State of Mississippi from tobacco companies in settlement of a certain lawsuit brought against those companies by the State of Mississippi, or as a result of the settlement of any lawsuit brought against tobacco companies by another state, should be applied toward improving the health and health care of the citizens and residents of the state. It is the intent of the Legislature by this article to provide the manner and means necessary to carry out those purposes.

Miss. Code § 43-13-401

Laws, 1999, ch. 493, § 1, eff. 3/30/1999.