# Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-7: Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-7

> Mississippi · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-7

## Section

- **Citation:** Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-7
- **Heading:** Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-7
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MS Code / Title 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-7

## Text

In addition to any other duties required by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties concerning safe drinking water:

(a) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter and applicable rules and regulations;

(b) To make inspections and investigations, collect samples and carry on research and analyses as may be necessary to carry out this chapter and applicable rules and regulations;

(c) To enter at all reasonable times onto any property other than the interior of a private dwelling to make inspections, conduct investigations or studies or enforce this chapter and applicable rules and regulations;

(d) To enter into contracts, grants or cooperative arrangements with any federal or state agency or subdivision thereof, interstate agency or any other person;

(e) To receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government and other public or private agencies or organizations;

(f) To participate in related programs of the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, or other public or private agencies or organizations;

(g) To establish adequate fiscal controls and accounting procedures to assure proper disbursement of and account for funds appropriated or otherwise necessary to carry out this chapter;

(h) To hold hearings, issue, modify or revoke orders, levy and collect any administrative fine or penalty and to enforce the laws, rules and regulations governing safe drinking water;

(i) To keep any records and make reports with respect to the activities of the department;

(j) To delegate any powers, duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate to administer this chapter including delegation of any powers and duties regarding administrative enforcement to a designated administrative law judge or hearing officer; and

(k) To perform all acts necessary to carry out this chapter or the federal act.

## Nearby sections

- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-1 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-1.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-2 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-2.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-3 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-3.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-5 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-5.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-6 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-6](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-6.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-7 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-7](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-7.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-8 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-8](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-8.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-9 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-9](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-9.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-11 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-11](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-11.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-13 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-13](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-13.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-14 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-14](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-14.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-15 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-15](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-15.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-17 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-17](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-17.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-19 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-26-19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T41_C26_S26-19.md)

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