Mississippi § 77-9-503 - Definitions.
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§ 77-9-503. Definitions.
For purposes of Sections 77-9-501 through 77-9-517, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein: “Railroad” means a common carrier by railroad. “Qualified person” means a person who: has met all the educational and training requirements for railroad police in this state which shall be approved by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy; and is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.
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