Miss. Code Ann. § 57-71-5: Miss. Code Ann. § 57-71-5

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meaning given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a) “ MBFC ” or “ company ” means the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation.

(b) “ Private company ” means any agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, industrial, manufacturing or research and development enterprise or enterprises, or the lessor thereof, or any commercial enterprise approved by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; however, the term “private company” shall not include any business, corporation or entity having a gaming license issued under Section 75-76-1 et seq. , or any medical cannabis establishment as defined in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

(c) “ Qualified financial institution ” means any commercial bank or savings and loan institution approved by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation to provide letters of credit under this act.

(d) “ Letter of credit ” means a letter of credit obligation from a qualified financial institution approved by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation.

(e) “ Planning and development districts ” means the organized planning and development districts in Mississippi.

(f) “ Director ” means the Executive Director of the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation.

(g) “ Seller ” means the State Bond Commission.