Section 77-9-503 - Definitions

For purposes of Sections 77-9-501 through 77-9-517, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein:(a) 'Railroad' means a common carrier by railroad.(b) 'Qualified person' means a person who: (i) has met all the educational and training requirements for railroad police in this state which shall be approved by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy; and(ii) is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.Laws, 1976, ch. 441, § 2, eff. 7/1/1976.