Miss. Code Ann. § 43-15-301: Miss. Code Ann. § 43-15-301

As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a)(i) “ Child care service ” means any school, business or volunteer service that is:

1. Licensed by the state to perform child care; or

2. Involves the care, instruction or guidance of minor children where a fee is charged for the care, instruction, guidance or participation of a child in the program or activity offered by the school, business or service; or

(ii) Any public school.

(b) “ Child care service employer ” means every person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation offering or conducting a child care service.

(c) “ Applicant ” means any person who is being considered for employment or as a volunteer by a child care service employer.

(d) “ Convicted ” means an adjudication of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere.

(e) “ Sex offense ” shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 45-33-23 .