Mississippi § 97-31-9 - Alcoholic preparations; record of purchases required.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-31-9 — Alcoholic preparations; record of purchases required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-31-9. Alcoholic preparations; record of purchases required.
Every person, firm, or corporation, selling, bartering or giving away, keeping for sale or soliciting orders for any of the preparations mentioned in Sections 97-31-5 and 97-31-7 shall keep a complete record of such preparations so purchased, including invoice or freight bill, which record shall be open to the inspection of any member of the mayor and board of aldermen or councilmen or the board of supervisors, as the case may be, or any peace officer of the state.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 97-31-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-31-9 cover?
Section 97-31-9 ("Alcoholic preparations; record of purchases 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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