MS SB2895

Amends sections 29-1-35 and 29-1-57 of the Mississippi Code to authorize the Secretary of State to consider cleanup and debris removal costs when determining the sale price of tax-forfeited lands.

Allows the Secretary of State to factor the cost of cleanup and removal of debris from destroyed buildings and improvements into the sale price of tax-forfeited lands, or alternatively contract with the purchaser to perform cleanup as part of the sale consideration.

Applies to tax-forfeited lands where buildings have been removed or destroyed by fire, windstorm, or flood, or where buildings or personal property have deteriorated to unsafe or nuisance conditions.

Takes effect upon passage.