Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 28 - Ports and Airports
Part 1 - TARIFF NO.7 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PORT TERMINAL SERVICES
Chapter 03 - Charges Generally Applicable to Vessels, Agents and/or Owners including Dockage, Mooring, Unmooring, Pilotage, Tug Service and Charges Subject Section
Section 28-1-03-336 - WATER

1. Any person requiring potable water shall make application with the Operations Division of the Mississippi State Port Authority. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any water hose or meter or take any water or attempt to take any water from any vessel service water outlet or hydrant without first obtaining permission from the Port Authority and paying for or agreeing to pay for the desired service. Nothing herein contained shall prevent any person from attaching a hose or otherwise using the water from any outlet for the prevention of fire only.

2. Potable water will be supplied to vessels at a fee of $5.65 per 1000 gallons plus Sales Tax.

3. Vessels will furnish water hoses.

4. The Port Authority shall assess a hookup fee for Port personnel to connect and disconnect water lines at the following rate plus Sales Tax. The hook-up fee shall be assessed whether Port Personnel assist or ship's crew performs hookups.

5. The Port Authority reserves the right to refuse or limit the supply of water to vessels.

6. The minimum charges for water service, including hookup. $55.00