Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 27-35-31, 27-35-309, 27-35-317 and 27-35-323, when all the property of a telephone company is located in not more than six (6) counties, it shall be assessed and taxed as that of a person; and the laws, providing for the assessment and collection of taxes on the property of persons, shall apply to the assessment and collection of taxes on the property of such companies. All shares or certificates of stock issued by any such corporation or company shall be exempt from taxation and shall not be returned for assessment. Its land and tangible personal property shall be assessed and taxed where situated on the first day of January of the year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 27-35-319
Assessing and taxing property of telephone companies located in not more than six counties
Codes, 1942, § 9833.5; Laws, 1960, ch. 471; Laws, 1995, ch. 479, § 1; Laws, 2000, ch. 303, § 8, eff from and after July 1, 2000.
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