Miss. Code Ann. § 27-29-17

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MS Code › Title 27 › Chapter 27 › Section 29-17

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If any collector fails to pay into the state treasury the amount of taxes due the state within the time prescribed, the auditor shall immediately notify the district attorney, and shall furnish him a statement under his hand and seal of office of the amount due by the collector. The district attorney shall forthwith commence suit on the bond of the collector for the amount due, of which the statement, certified by the auditor, shall be competent evidence. If the auditor be not informed of the amount, he shall so state, and the district attorney shall investigate the matter and bring suit for the amount due.

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