Mississippi § 75-23-27 - License required.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-23-27 — License required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-23-27. License required.
After March 24, 1954, no person shall engage in or conduct the business of purchasing for resale or selling cigarettes without having first obtained the appropriate license for that purpose. All such licenses shall be issued by the state tax commission or its designated agent, who shall make rules and regulations respecting applications therefor and issuance thereof. A wholesaler or retailer who sells or intends to sell cigarettes at one, two (2) or more places of business shall be required to obtain a separate license for each place of business. Any person licensed only as a wholesaler shall not operate as a retailer unless the appropriate license therefor is first secured, and any person licensed only as a retailer shall not operate as a wholesaler unless the appropriate license therefor is first secured.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-23-27
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-23-27 cover?
Section 75-23-27 ("License required.") 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 § 75-23-27?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-23-27" (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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How does Mississippi § 75-23-27 apply to my situation?
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