75-67-203 - Definitions. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 75-67-203. Definitions.
 

The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall, for the purposes of this article have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly describes and indicates a different meaning: 
 

(a) The word "person" shall mean and include every natural person, firm, corporation, copartnership, joint stock or other association or organization, and any other legal entity whatsoever; 

(b) The term "licensee" shall mean and include every person, except those specifically exempt by the provisions of this article, who, in addition to any other right and powers he or it might otherwise possess, shall engage in the business of lending money, either directly or indirectly, to be paid back in monthly installments, or other regular installments for periods of more or less than one (1) month, and whether or not the lender requires security from the borrower as indemnity for the repayment of the loan; 

(c) The word "commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance of the State of Mississippi; 

(d) The word "department" shall mean the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance of the State of Mississippi; 

(e) "Records" or "documents" means any item in hard copy or produced in a format of storage commonly described as electronic, imaged, magnetic, microphotographic or otherwise, and any reproduction so made shall have the same force and effect as the original thereof and be admitted in evidence equally with the original. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1942, § 5591-32; Laws,  1958, ch. 168, § 2; Laws,  1996, ch. 423, § 6; Laws, 2000, ch. 621, § 15, eff from and after passage (approved May 23, 2000.)