Mississippi § 37-57-119 - Enforcement.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-57-119 — Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-57-119. Enforcement.
The board of supervisors of any county which imposes the tax authorized by Sections 37-57-111 through 37-57-119 may adopt rules and regulations governing the time and method of payment of the taxes, and may provide by rule or regulation for the withholding of any final or other inspection of the property otherwise required by local building or zoning ordinance until such tax is paid or satisfactory security given for such payment, and may provide for the payment of interest and penalties up to fifty percent (50%) for late payment.
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-57-119 cover?
Section 37-57-119 ("Enforcement.") 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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