Section 37-1-7501-03005-205Chemical spraying or treatments to kill trees or vegetation for construction of a utility line will not be permitted on the right of way. Chemical spraying or treatment to control undergrowth and other vegetation for the maintenance of utility lines may be permitted under the following provisions:
1. The applicant shall complete and forward a Special Use Herbicide Permit, Form MND-759; Herbicide Management Plan, Form MND-760; and Performance Bond ($5000 min.), Form MND-603 to the District Engineer for further processing. A Certificate of Insurance showing the Mississippi Transportation Commission as the certificate holder and a copy of the appropriate certified applicator cards must also be submitted to the District Engineer.2. One statewide herbicide permit will be initiated by the State Maintenance Engineer for those utility companies requesting to work in multiple districts, after a Performance Bond has been received by the State Maintenance Engineer. If a current statewide permit is on file, a continuation certificate may be used in lieu of the Performance Bond.37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-03005-205