As Amended
SEC. 93-17-55. Definitions.
As used in sections 93-17-51 to 93-17-67, the word "child" shall mean a minor as defined by Mississippi law who is:
(a) a dependent of a public or voluntary licensed child-placing agency;
(b) legally free for adoption; and
(c) in special circumstances whether:
(i) because he has established significant emotional ties with prospective adoptive parents while in their care as a foster child and it is deemed in the best interest of the child by the agency to be adopted by the foster parents, or
(ii) because he is not likely to be adopted because of one (1) or more of the following handicaps: (A) severe physical or mental disability, (B) severe emotional disturbance, (C) recognized high risk of physical or mental disease, or (D) any combination of these handicaps.
SOURCES: Laws, 1979, ch. 510, Sec. 3, eff from and after July 1, 1979.