Mississippi § 27-35-501 - Assessment by Commissioner of Revenue.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-35-501 — Assessment by Commissioner of Revenue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-35-501. Assessment by Commissioner of Revenue.
It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Revenue, constituting the state assessor of railroads and other public service corporations, to annually assess for taxation the property of the persons, firms, partnerships, companies, associations, or corporations, as hereinafter defined, engaged in the business of operating, furnishing or leasing cars for the transportation of freight, or to be used in the operation of any railway line or lines wholly or partially within this state.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 27-35-501
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-35-501 cover?
Section 27-35-501 ("Assessment by Commissioner of Revenue.") 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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