Miss. Code Ann. § 27-61-1: Miss. Code Ann. § 27-61-1

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that all carriers specified herein, using the highways of this state, shall pay a reasonable tax for the privilege of, and as compensation for, such use.

The Department of Revenue, hereinafter called the “ commission ” or the “ department ,” is hereby vested with the sole power and authority, and is charged with the duty of administering and enforcing the terms and provisions of this chapter.