Miss. Code Ann. § 75-27-49: Miss. Code Ann. § 75-27-49

The word “weight” as used in this article in connection with any commodity shall mean net weight. Whenever any commodity is sold on the basis of weight, the net weight of the commodity shall be employed, and all contracts concerning commodities shall be so construed. Provided, however, this shall not apply to bales of cotton which are customarily sold by gross weight.