# Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-3: Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-3

> Mississippi · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T45_C1_S1-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-3
- **Heading:** Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-3
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3

## Text

(1) When not otherwise specifically provided, the commissioner is authorized to make and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to be coordinated, and carry out the general provisions of the Highway Safety Patrol and Driver's License Law of 1938.

(2) The commissioner shall have the authority to administer oaths.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with written approval from the Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration, the commissioner may enter into a lease or sublease agreement for space in the Department of Public Safety headquarters building with a third party for the purpose of providing services and assistance to the department and its employees. The proceeds received from the lease under this subsection shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the General Fund.

## Nearby sections

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