Mississippi Code Title 59. Ports, Harbors, Landings and Watercraft § 59-9-5

(1) The term “industrial operations” as used in this chapter shall include but not be limited to any and all enterprises, the operation of which will aid in the development of fisheries, shipyard operations, commerce, navigation or shipping in the port, as well as all forms of manufacturing enterprises, tourism enterprises, and service enterprises.

(2) Wherever the words “county port authority” appear in this chapter, such words shall be deemed to be identical in meaning and in context with the words “county development commission.”