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MS SB2738
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 83-1-191 of Mississippi Code to change duties under the Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may"), covering cost-benefit studies, wind certification inspections, public education efforts, and rulemaking
- Clarifies that the program does not create an entitlement for property owners or obligate the state to fund inspection or retrofitting of residential or commercial property
- Authorizes the Department of Insurance to enter into agreements with other state agencies to assist with or perform any duties under the program
- Program implementation remains subject to availability of funds appropriated by the Legislature, with a repeal date of July 1, 2012
- Retains the program's framework for wind mitigation inspections, financial retrofit grants, inspector certification requirements, and an advisory council composed of insurance industry, legislative, and emergency management representatives
Legislative Description
Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program; make discretionary certain duties under the program.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/9/2010
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