Miss. Code Ann. § 75-23-31: Miss. Code Ann. § 75-23-31

As used in this article:

(a) “ Commission ” or “ department ” means the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

(b) “ Cigarette ” means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco, irrespective of size or shape and whether such tobacco is flavored, adulterated or mixed with any other ingredient, the wrapper or cover of which is made of paper or any other substance or material except tobacco.

(c) “ Person ” means any individual, firm, association, agency, syndicate, the State of Mississippi, county, municipal corporation or other political subdivision of this state, receiver, trustee, fiduciary or trade association.