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MS SB2849
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Corrections, counties, and municipalities to develop regional recycling centers at regional correctional facilities
- Allows the Department of Corrections to establish inmate work programs for participation in recycling operations, excluding inmates already ineligible for joint state-county and public service programs
- Amends Section 17-17-65 to add establishment of regional recycling centers at correctional facilities as an eligible use of the Local Governments Solid Waste Assistance Fund
- Amends Section 49-31-11 to expand the Department of Environmental Quality's Multimedia Pollution Prevention Program to include providing assistance to counties and municipalities for establishing these recycling centers
- Effective date of July 1, 2010; sent to the Governor during the 2010 Regular Session, sponsored by Senator Hopson
Legislative Description
Recycling; local governments may establish recycling centers at regional correctional facilities and authorize DEQ to assist.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/9/2010
Full Bill Text
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