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MS SB2507

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sidney Albritton

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Exemption on Health Foods Act of 2011" to exempt fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables and bottled water from Mississippi state sales tax.

  • Defines "fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables" as all raw produce intended for human consumption sold by retail establishments.

  • Defines "bottled water" as water in sealed bottles or containers for domestic consumption or culinary use, including natural spring water, well water, distilled water, and water with added chemicals.

  • Amends Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code to add retail sales of fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables and bottled water as a new sales tax exemption category.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Exemption on Health Foods Act of 2011; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2011

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