MS HB961

State Board of Mental Health authorized to transfer unused and undeveloped portions of real property in Senatobia, Tate County (approximately 34.4 acres total in two tracts) to the Board of Supervisors of Tate County.

Department of Mental Health may retain a 20-30 foot right-of-way buffer to protect safety and privacy of vulnerable adults in nearby community homes and ensure compliance with Intermediate Care Facility regulatory standards.

Tate County Board of Supervisors restricted from activities on transferred property that would adversely impact the Department of Mental Health facility operations, safety, or comfort of inhabitants and staff.

Mississippi Transportation Commission authorized to transfer 0.27 acres of right-of-way property in Wesson, Copiah County to Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Trustees for placement of entrance signage.

State of Mississippi retains all mineral rights to both transferred properties; existing utilities on the Copiah County property remain subject to utility owner discretion; conveyance prohibits junkyards and most signage/billboards except for property sale or principal activity advertisements.