MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 45-39-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Council" means the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council.

(b) "Local crime stoppers program" means the acceptance and spending of donations by a private, nonprofit organization for the awarding of rewards to persons who report information concerning criminal activity to the organization if the organization:

(i) Operates less than statewide; and

(ii) Forwards reported information to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

SOURCES: Laws, 1996, ch. 529, Sec. 1, eff from and after July 1, 1996.


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