45-39-1 - Definitions. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 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, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 1996.