43-33-745 - Purpose for creation of corporation; covenants; immunity from taxation. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 43-33-745. Purpose for creation of corporation; covenants; immunity from taxation.
 

(1)  It is hereby determined that the creation of the corporation is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the improvement of their health and welfare and for the protection of the economy, and that such purposes are public purposes and the corporation will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon the corporation by this article. In consideration of the acceptance of and payment for the bonds and notes issued by the corporation pursuant to this article, the state hereby covenants with the purchasers and all subsequent holders and transferees of such bonds and notes that the income from such bonds and notes shall at all times be free from taxation, except for estate or gift taxes and taxes on transfers. 

(2)  The corporation may issue bonds or notes designated as taxable bonds or notes, and any immunity to taxation by the United States government of income from bonds or notes so designated is hereby waived. 

(3)  The income and operations of the corporation shall be exempt from taxation of every kind and nature. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1989, ch. 525, § 24, eff from and after July 1, 1989.