Mississippi § 97-17-203 - Written consignment agreement required.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-17-203 — Written consignment agreement required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-17-203. Written consignment agreement required.
There shall be a written agreement between the consignor and the consignee, reflecting not only the consignment agreement between the parties, but that title to the consigned motor fuels and to the proceeds from the sale of the consigned motor fuels is always vested in the consignor and never the consignee. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a new or additional element necessary to prove the commission of theft of property in any degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 97-17-203
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-17-203 cover?
Section 97-17-203 ("Written consignment agreement 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.
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