The intent of this chapter is to provide a means for removing abandoned motor vehicles from the right-of-way and open lands of the state to enhance the beauty of the countryside and the health and welfare of its citizens. It is also to provide a means of relieving automobile dealers, repairmen, and others dealing in motor vehicles from unnecessary storage of deteriorated cars which prevent the use of such floorspace or property for storage for hire or use in their business, and is therefore in the public interest.
Miss. Code Ann. § 63-23-1
Purpose of chapter
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 516 So. 2d 1344 - Hicks v. Thomas (1987)
Most recently applied in 516 So. 2d 1344 - Hicks v. Thomas (December 1987)
Codes, 1942, § 8125-104; Laws, 1970, ch. 481, § 4, eff 60 days after passage (approved April 6, 1970
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