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2016 Mississippi Code
Title 43 - Public Welfare
Chapter 31 - Poor Persons
§ 43-31-19. Settlement of paupers

MS Code § 43-31-19 (2016) What's This?

To entitle any pauper to be supported by the county, he must have been a bona fide resident thereof for six (6) months prior to his application for support; and the settlement of the parent or parents shall entitle the children to a settlement.

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