Mississippi § 69-1-317 - Authority to conduct audit of retailer
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 69-1-317 — Authority to conduct audit of retailer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-1-317. Authority to conduct audit of retailer
The commissioner may conduct an audit of any person that prepares, stores, handles or supplies any covered commodity for retail sale to verify compliance with Sections 69-1-301 through 69-1-319. Any person subject to an audit under this section shall provide information to the commissioner that verifies the country of origin of the covered commodities. Records maintained in the course of the normal conduct of the business of those persons, including animal health papers, import or customs documents or producer affidavits, may serve as verification. The commissioner may seek injunctive relief if a person fails to provide the information required under this section.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 69-1-317
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 69-1-317 cover?
Section 69-1-317 ("Authority to conduct audit of retailer") 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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