Mississippi § 27-25-515 - Carriers; records.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-25-515 — Carriers; records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-25-515. Carriers; records.
When requested by the commissioner, all transporters (railroads, motor vehicles, pipe lines, or other carriers) of oil out of, within, or across the State of Mississippi shall be required to furnish the commissioner such information relative to the transportation of such oil, as he may require. The commissioner shall have authority to inspect bills of lading, waybills, or other similar documents, and such books and records as may relate to the transportation of oil in the hands of each transporter herein referred to; and the commissioner shall further be empowered to demand the production of such bills of lading, waybills or other similar documents and books and records relating to the transportation of oil, at any point in the State of Mississippi which he may designate. Provided, however, that in case of common carriers using bills of lading or waybills prescribed or approved by the interstate commerce commission, such common carriers shall only be required to keep the usual records at office or offices in this state where such records are usually kept.
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-25-515 cover?
Section 27-25-515 ("Carriers; records.") 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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