MS HB1043

Amends Mississippi Code Section 17-3-1 to limit county and city advertising of their opportunities, possibilities, and resources to publications or sponsorships of trade or business meetings held within those counties or municipalities.

Allows counties and municipalities to set aside and expend up to one mill of their respective valuation and assessment for advertising purposes, subject to the new limitations.

Amends Section 17-3-3 to clarify that advertising must comply with the limitations established in Section 17-3-1, subsection (2).

Continues the existing prohibition on advertising in publications sponsored by political parties, political committees, or affiliated organizations.

Effective date: July 1, 2018.