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This bill amends the Mississippi sales tax code to create a new exemption for retail sales of groceries, specifically defining groceries as food or drink for human consumption that can be purchased using food stamps issued by the United States Department of Agriculture or another federal agency. By adding this new exemption to Section 27-65-111, the bill will eliminate state sales tax on these types of food purchases, which could help make groceries more affordable for low-income residents who typically rely on food stamp programs. The exemption will go into effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and businesses time to prepare for the change in tax policy. This legislation follows the existing pattern in the tax code of creating specific exemptions for certain types of purchases, with the goal of providing financial relief for essential goods like food.

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