# Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-13: Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-13

> Mississippi · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-13

## Section

- **Citation:** Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-13
- **Heading:** Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-13
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MS Code / Title 55 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-13

## Text

The authorities constructing such highway, parkway, or roadway under the authority as is provided in Sections 55-5-1 through 55-5-17 shall use diligence to protect growing crops and pastures, and to prevent damage to any property not taken. So far as possible, all rights of way for roadways and parkways purposes and scenic easements purposes shall be acquired or contracted for before any route is definitely located.

## Nearby sections

- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-1 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-1.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-3 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-3.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-5 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-5.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-7 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-7](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-7.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-9 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-9](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-9.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-11 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-11](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-11.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-13 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-13](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-13.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-15 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-15](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-15.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-17 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-17](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-17.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-19 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-19.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-21 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-21](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-21.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-23 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-23](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-23.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-25 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-25](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-25.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-27 Miss. Code Ann. § 55-5-27](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T55_C5_S5-27.md)

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