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MS HB416

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tyrone Ellis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts from sales tax food items sold to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that operate as part of or coordinate with senior nutrition programs
  • Qualifying organizations must use the food to cook or prepare meals that are delivered free of charge to persons in need due to age, disability, health-related matters, or other reasons
  • "Food items" is defined as food for human consumption that would qualify for food stamp exemptions but is not purchased with food stamps
  • Amends Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this exemption to the existing list of sales tax exemptions
  • Effective date of July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Sales tax; exempt sales of food to certain charitable organizations that prepare and deliver meals to certain persons in need.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Expenditure General Bills2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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