Mississippi § 47-5-87 - No gasoline or motor oil to be sold.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-87 — No gasoline or motor oil to be sold., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-87. No gasoline or motor oil to be sold.
No gasoline or motor oil shall be sold for personal use by the state correctional system to any of its employees. Gasoline shall be delivered only in tank truck or tank car lots in such quantities as the commissioner may deem necessary, and motor oil in such quantities as may be needed.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-87 cover?
Section 47-5-87 ("No gasoline or motor oil to be sold.") 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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