MS HB782

Prohibits municipalities from exercising eminent domain over water and sewer system facilities of qualified public water authorities unless the Mississippi Public Service Commission cancels the certificate of public convenience and necessity for that service area.

Expands the definition of "qualified corporation" and related provisions to include sewer services in addition to water services throughout Chapter 51-41.

Requires the Public Service Commission to determine that a utility's certificate should be cancelled before a municipality may exercise eminent domain over its facilities.

Exempts not-for-profit water authorities and corporations from Public Service Commission rate regulation for water and sewer services.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.