Mississippi § 47-5-571 - Unauthorized sales of prison-made goods or services prohibited.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-571 — Unauthorized sales of prison-made goods or services prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-571. Unauthorized sales of prison-made goods or services prohibited.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, no goods, wares, services or merchandise manufactured, mined or offered in whole or in part by prisoners shall be sold or offered by any person or other authority except by the corporation, as authorized by Sections 47-5-531 through 47-5-575.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 47-5-571
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-571 cover?
Section 47-5-571 ("Unauthorized sales of prison-made goods or services prohibited.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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