The indebtedness of the state or any county, city, town, village, or board to any delinquent taxpayer shall be subject to sale as provided in Sections 27-41-47 and 27-41-49. Notice in such case shall be given to the person whose duty it is to issue warrants for payment of the indebtedness, and the sale shall entitle the purchaser to receive payment of the indebtedness.
Miss. Code § 27-41-51