Mississippi § 27-71-9 - Common carriers.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-71-9 — Common carriers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-71-9. Common carriers.
The commission may promulgate regulations authorizing persons holding on-premises retailer’s permits for common carriers, as provided herein, to file periodic reports and pay a tax based upon the value of alcoholic beverages sold while in this state, in lieu of purchasing all such alcoholic beverages from the commission. Such tax shall not be less than an amount equivalent to the gross profit plus all taxes that would have been derived from the sale of a like quantity of alcoholic beverages by the commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 27-71-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 27-71-9 cover?
Section 27-71-9 ("Common carriers.") 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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