Mississippi § 37-49-3 - Definitions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-49-3 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-49-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter: “person” means any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity; “educational institution” means a university, college, community college, junior college, high school, technical, vocational or professional school, or similar institution, wherever located, approved or accredited by the state department of education for the purposes of this chapter, or by the appropriate official, department or agency of the state in which the institution is located; and “educational loan” means a loan or other aid or assistance for the purpose of furthering the obligor’s education at an educational institution.
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Section 37-49-3 ("Definitions.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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