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Miss. Code Ann. § 75-43-2
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When used in this chapter: “Person” shall mean individuals, corporations, partnerships and all associations of two (2) or more persons having a joint or common interest. “Commissioner” shall mean the commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, or his designated representative. “Grain” shall mean all grains for which standards have been established pursuant to the United States Grain Standards Act, and shall include rice, as defined by the standards of the United States Department of Agriculture. “Farm warehouse” shall mean any building, structure or other protected enclosure in this state used for the purpose of storing grain, and which has been licensed pursuant to this chapter. “Farm warehouseman” shall mean any person who operates a farm warehouse as herein defined. “Warehouse receipt” shall mean a negotiable grain storage receipt given by the commissioner to a farm warehouseman.