Mississippi § 47-5-549 - Entities to whom prison made goods or services may be sold; purchases of raw materials; prices of goods or services.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-549 — Entities to whom prison made goods or services may be sold; purchases of raw materials; prices of goods or services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-549. Entities to whom prison made goods or services may be sold; purchases of raw materials; prices of goods or services.
Any service or item manufactured, processed, grown or produced by the corporation from its prison industries may be furnished or sold to any legislative, executive or judicial branch of the state, any political subdivision or any governing authority of the state, any other state, any school, college or university of the state, any foreign government, any agency of the federal government or to any private entity. The corporation shall make reasonable efforts to purchase raw materials from in-state vendors. The prices for industry-made products shall be established by the board of directors of the corporation or its designee.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 47-5-549
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-549 cover?
Section 47-5-549 ("Entities to whom prison made goods or services may be sold; purchases of raw materials; prices of goods or services.") 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 § 47-5-549?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-549" (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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