Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-1: Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-1

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.