Can I sell products or services online without violating e-commerce laws in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

To sell products or services online in Mississippi, you must comply with the state’s e-commerce laws. Here are the requirements:

Business Registration

You must be in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office to sell products or services online in Mississippi ^[1.1].

Sales Tax

You must register for a sales tax permit with the Mississippi Department of Revenue if you sell taxable products or services in Mississippi ^[1.2].

License

If you are a transient vendor, you must obtain a license from the county or municipality where you plan to sell your products or services. You must also execute a cash bond or a surety bond issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in Mississippi ^[4.1].

Additional Requirements

• If you are selling agricultural products or products regulated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, you may need to obtain a certificate of free sale ^[1.2][1.3].
• If you are purchasing precious items for resale, you must purchase a privilege license and operate only from the permanent place of business listed on the license ^[3.1].
• It is unlawful to conduct or operate any gambling game, including gaming devices, slot machines, race books, or sports pools, without first procuring and maintaining a state gaming license ^[2.1][2.3].

If you violate any provision of Mississippi’s e-commerce laws, the administrator may seek legal or equitable remedies, including temporary restraining orders, permanent or temporary prohibitory or mandatory injunctions, and writs of prohibition or mandamus. The court may also grant special remedies, such as disgorgement, declaratory judgment, restitution to investors, and appointment of a receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant’s assets ^[5.1].

Therefore, to sell products or services online in Mississippi, you must be in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office, register for a sales tax permit, obtain a license if you are a transient vendor, and comply with Mississippi’s e-commerce laws. Additionally, you may need to obtain a certificate of free sale if you are selling agricultural products or products regulated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, purchase a privilege license if you are purchasing precious items for resale, and obtain a state gaming license if you are conducting or operating any gambling game.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Certificates of free trade for agricultural products grown or manufactured in, or distributed and sold from Mississippi; contents of request for certificate.
• [1.2] Purpose.
• [2.1] Declaration of exemption from federal laws prohibiting gaming devices.
• [3.1] Privilege license required.
• [1.3] Definitions.
• [2.3] Acts prohibited of owners, licensees or employees without first obtaining gaming license.
• [4.1] License fee; bond requirements.
• [5.1] Judicial measures to prevent, enjoin, and prosecute violations of Mississippi or other state’s Commodity Act; special remedies; administrator need not post bond.

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

• General