Mississippi § 7-5-51 - To represent state tax and public service commissions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-5-51 — To represent state tax and public service commissions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-51. To represent state tax and public service commissions.
The attorney general, as well as the several district attorneys, is hereby authorized to institute or defend any suits arising out of any act or order of the tax commission or the public service commission affecting the laws and revenues of the state.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 7-5-51
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-5-51 cover?
Section 7-5-51 ("To represent state tax and public service commissions.") 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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