(1) The Mississippi Transportation Commission is hereby authorized and directed to allow for the erection of markers recognizing the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the entrances of state highways in the counties of Mississippi, subject to the limitation that only four (4) markers be authorized for erection per county.(2) The Mississippi Department of Transportation shall not be responsible for purchasing, erecting or maintaining the markers described in subsection (1) of this section, or any other material related to the erection of such markers. However, the Mississippi Transportation Commission may promulgate rules and regulations in regard to marker placement at the designated entrances. Marker size shall not exceed two (2) feet by two (2) feet. Local governing authorities may assist in the erection of the markers, but shall not be required to do so.Added by Laws, 2015, ch. 442, § 3, eff. 4/18/2015.
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