The 11/2% rate of tax also applies to sales to professional loggers on all equipment used in logging, pulpwood operations or tree farming which is either self-propelled or which is mounted so that it is permanently attached to other equipment which is self-propelled or permanently attached to other equipment drawn by a vehicle which is self-propelled. Parts and labor used to maintain and/or repair such equipment are also subject to the reduced rate of 11/2%. Loggers have to be certified according to Sustainable Forestry Initiative guidelines in order to qualify for the professional logger's permit.
35 Miss. Code. R. 4-08-02-209