In 2004, the Mississippi Legislature made a change in a law applying to the state's airports in a well-intentioned effort to help our state's regional airports improve service and attract customers.
The change allowed airports to waive taxes on businesses located at the airport. The idea was that offering the incentive might help airports attract businesses that would complement and enhance air service through businesses such as rental car, taxi, food service and other vendors.
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