Mississippi § 27-70-1 - Purpose.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-70-1 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-70-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to: Prevent nonsettling manufacturers from undermining this state’s policy of discouraging underage smoking by offering cigarettes at prices that are substantially below the prices of cigarettes of other manufacturers; Protect the tobacco settlement agreement, and funding, which has been reduced because of the growth of sales of nonsettling-manufacturer cigarettes, for programs that are funded wholly or partly by payments to this state under the tobacco settlement agreement and recoup for this state settlement payment revenue lost because of sales of nonsettling-manufacturer cigarettes; Provide funding to enforce and administer this chapter and any legislation relating to nonsettling manufacturers; and Provide funding for any other purpose the Legislature determines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 27-70-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-70-1 cover?
Section 27-70-1 ("Purpose.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 27-70-1?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-70-1" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 27-70-1 apply to my situation?
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