Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 86)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2606

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO DEFINE "NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS ACTIVITY"; REQUIRE STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO PROVIDE MANDATORY FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES ENGAGED IN NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS ACTIVITIES; TO ALLOW ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH WORKSHOPS; TO PRESCRIBE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH WORKSHOPS; TO ALLOW STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO CONTRACT WITH CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS TO PRODUCE SUCH WORKSHOPS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2607

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-14, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS TO IMPROVE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES ON COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL OPERATE FOR NO MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS, SUBJECT TO EXTENSION OR EXPANSION BY THE LEGISLATURE; TO DEFINE "FACILITIES PERFORMANCE CONTRACT"; TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "SAVINGS"; TO WAIVE THE PAYBACK PERIOD LIMITATION; TO PROVIDE THAT A FACILITIES PERFORMANCE CONTRACT UNDER THIS ACT MAY INCLUDE LONG-TERM OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN EACH CONTRACT UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR PROCUREMENT; TO CREATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2608

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ENACT THE "CHARLIE KIRK CAMPUS FREE SPEECH AND SAFETY ACT"; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS ACT; TO CREATE EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT OUTDOOR AREAS OF CAMPUSES SHALL BE DEEMED PUBLIC FORUMS; TO PROVIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE RESTRICTIONS SET BY INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES; TO STIPULATE THAT ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO ENGAGE IN NONCOMMERCIAL EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY ON CAMPUS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO DO SO FREELY AS LONG AS IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL AND DOES NOT SUBSTANTIALLY DISRUPT THE FUNCTION OF THE INSTITUTION OR COLLEGE; TO PROVIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE RESTRICTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES TO PREVENT EXPRESSION THAT THE FIRST AMENDMENT DOES NOT PROTECT; TO AUTHORIZE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION; TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES TO MAKE THEIR POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS REGARDING FREE SPEECH PUBLIC IN THEIR HANDBOOKS, ON THEIR WEBSITES AND IN THEIR ORIENTATION PROGRAMS; TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES TO DEVELOP MATERIALS, PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE; TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES TO PUBLICLY POST ON THEIR WEBSITE A REPORT OUTLINING CERTAIN POLICIES REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; TO STIPULATE THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT; TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; TO ESTABLISH A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ONE YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE WAIVES IMMUNITY UNDER THE ELEVENTH AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND CONSENTS TO SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT; TO PROVIDE THAT INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES ARE NOT IMMUNE FROM SUIT OR LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ESTABLISH SEVERABILITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2621

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE CREATING LOGIC FOR EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REFORM (CLEAR) ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 5-3-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE PEER COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM OF REVIEWING SELECTED NEWLY ADOPTED STATE AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH REVIEWS SHALL PRODUCE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON NEWLY ADOPTED STATE AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND THEIR CONFORMITY TO THE INTENT OF THE LAW AUTHORIZING THEM, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER MATTER THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PEER COMMITTEE SHALL CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE MEDICAID NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS TO EVALUATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM AND THE PROVIDERS OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO DETERMINE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS OF PROVIDING NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE PATIENTS SERVED UNDER THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ONE MEMBER FROM THE BOARDS OF MEDICAL LICENSURE, PHARMACY, NURSING, CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, DENTAL EXAMINERS AND OPTOMETRY, AND FIVE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL EVALUATE THE NEED FOR COORDINATION AMONG THE HEALTH REGULATORY BOARDS AND THEIR STAFFS, EVALUATE ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE STATE AND CONSIDER WHETHER EACH SUCH PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION SHOULD BE REGULATED AND THE DEGREE OF REGULATION TO BE IMPOSED, SERVE AS A FORUM FOR RESOLVING CONFLICTS AMONG THE HEALTH REGULATORY BOARDS, ADVISE THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE REGULATION OR DEREGULATION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, AND EXAMINE SCOPE OF PRACTICE CONFLICTS INVOLVING REGULATED AND UNREGULATED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS AND ADVISE THE HEALTH REGULATORY BOARDS AND THE LEGISLATURE OF THE NATURE AND DEGREE OF SUCH CONFLICTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL ANNUALLY REQUEST A BUDGET FOR THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SHALL PROVIDE A MEETING SPACE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE BOARD'S OPERATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-579, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT ALL PROGRAM WITHHOLDINGS FROM PARTICIPANTS OF THE PRISON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION'S WORK INITIATIVE PROGRAM SHALL BE CALCULATED BASED UPON PARTICIPANT WAGES AFTER MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS; TO REQUIRE ACCOUNTING OF ANY DEPENDENT SUPPORT PAYMENTS, FINES, RESTITUTIONS, FEES OR COSTS, AS ORDERED BY THE COURT, BE REPORTED FOR EACH WORK INITIATIVE PARTICIPANT; TO REQUIRE THAT THE REMAINING SENTENCE LENGTH OF SUCH PARTICIPANT BE COLLECTED, MAINTAINED AND REPORTED; TO REQUIRE THAT A FINANCIAL ACCOUNT CREATION DATE BE COLLECTED, MAINTAINED AND REPORTED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT; TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-59, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS FROM THE PEER COMMITTEE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 5-3-60, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF PEER COMMITTEE SUBPOENAS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-1-23 AND 5-1-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS RELATING TO WITNESSES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY THE PEER COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS OF THE SENATE SHALL SERVE PEER COMMITTEE SUBPOENAS UPON REQUEST; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2642

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI CEMETERY BOARD WITHIN THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD AND TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR ITS OPERATION; TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI CEMETERY BOARD TO PROTECT THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC BY ENSURING THE PHYSICAL CARE OF CEMETERIES AND THE REGULATION OF THOSE COMPANIES ADVERTISING OR OPERATING PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES IN THIS STATE; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ISSUE REGULATIONS ALLOWING FAMILIES TO CREATE A NONPROFIT ENTITY TO PROVIDE LAWN AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT THEIR CEMETERIES AND COLLECT FUNDS AND DONATIONS THEREFOR; TO BRING FORWARD AND AMEND SECTIONS 41-43-31 THROUGH 41-43-59, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS THE MISSISSIPPI "CEMETERY LAW"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2643

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Enrolled
4/2/26  
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 550 LOCATED IN LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "LAMAR SMITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 46 LOCATED IN WEBSTER COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "JOE EDDIE LOFTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF INTERSTATE 20 FRONTAGE ROAD LOCATED IN JACKSON, HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI MARG ROAD"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 322 LOCATED IN QUITMAN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "JAMES 'JIMMY' CLARK MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 16 LOCATED IN KEMPER COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "SAMUEL TISDALE, SR., MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 19 LOCATED IN NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "DUSTIN POPE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 19 LOCATED IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "STAFF SERGEANT MICHAEL ALAN GREER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 6 LOCATED IN PANOLA COUNTY AND LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "ROBERT H. 'BOB' DUNLAP MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 336 IN THAXTON, PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "O'NEIL WARREN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 490 IN WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "ROBERT MOODY, JR., MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; TO DESIGNATE THE BRIDGE ON U.S. HIGHWAY 61 THAT SPANS LIBERTY ROAD IN NATCHEZ, ADAMS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "LARRY L. 'BUTCH' BROWN, SR., MEMORIAL BRIDGE"; TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 19 IN MERIDIAN, LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "'MISS POLLY' GLOVER HEIDELBERG BOULEVARD"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2644

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CAP THE FEES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT COMPANIES MAY CHARGE FOR VERIFYING PAID ASSESSMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2645

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF HEMP BEVERAGES, THC BEVERAGES AND KRATOM BEVERAGES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES OR REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 75-103-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2633

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT OF 1983 TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FOR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII); TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION AND PROTECTED PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2635

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 49-15-27 AND 49-15-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, RELATING TO OYSTER LEASES, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2636

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY ACT; TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY; TO PRESCRIBE THE GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE DUTIES PRESCRIBED UNDER THIS ACT; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD SHALL HAVE THE POWERS NECESSARY IN CARRYING OUT THE CREATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2634

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/9/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
Enrolled
3/9/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-15-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS RESERVE UNIT FOR SPECIAL NEED EVENTS WITH CRITICAL SHORTAGES OF PERSONNEL; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR RESERVE OFFICERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE PAID FOR SERVICE ON SPECIAL NEED EVENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2637

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
4/2/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 69-5-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY REGARDING WHERE THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT LIVESTOCK SHOW MAY BE HELD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2639

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI CRAWFISH FARMING LICENSE; TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE SHALL PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO OVERSEE CRAWFISH FARMING LICENSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2638

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR CELL-CULTURED DAIRY PRODUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO INSPECT INVENTORY OF FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS, RETAIL OR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS BASED ON A CREDIBLE COMPLAINT OF MISBRANDED MEAT PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXPAND THE CATEGORIES OF WHERE A MISBRANDED FOOD PRODUCT CAN BE FOUND; TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT UPON NOTICE FROM THE DEPARTMENT, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL ENFORCE STOP ORDERS OR EMBARGO ORDERS BY PETITIONING THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR MANUFACTURING, SELLING OR OFFERING TO SELL MISBRANDED FOOD PRODUCTS AS MEAT OR CELL-CULTURED DAIRY PRODUCTS; TO REPEAL SECTION 75-36-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE LICENSES OF FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS THAT ARE FOUND OFFERING TO SELL OR SELLING A FOOD PRODUCT THAT IS MISBRANDED AS A MEAT PRODUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CORRECT A SCRIVENERS ERROR; TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO SPECIFY THAT NO PROVISION OF THIS SECTION SHALL LEGALIZE THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF PRODUCTS SPECIFICALLY MADE ILLEGAL BY OTHER STATUTORY PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.