Mississippi § 43-15-301 - Definitions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-15-301 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-15-301. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (i) “Child care service” means any school, business or volunteer service that is: 1. Licensed by the state to perform child care; or 2. Involves the care, instruction or guidance of minor children where a fee is charged for the care, instruction, guidance or participation of a child in the program or activity offered by the school, business or service; or Any public school. “Child care service employer” means every person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation offering or conducting a child care service. “Applicant” means any person who is being considered for employment or as a volunteer by a child care service employer. “Convicted” means an adjudication of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere. “Sex offense” shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 45-33-23.
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