Ton, unit of weight in the avoirdupois system equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg) in the United States (the short ton) and 2,240 pounds (1,016.05 kg) in Britain (the long ton).
Reseller permits allow: 1  Retailers and wholesalers to purchase items for resale in the regular course of their business without paying sales tax.  Manufacturers to purchase, without paying sales tax, ingredients or components that enter into and become a physical part of a new article or substance produced for sale.
Businesses may not use a reseller permit to buy: 1  Items for personal or household use. 2  Items to be given away. 3  Items used in the business, such as supplies and equipment.  Items used by the business in performing the business activity even if billed to customers.