Mississippi Code Title 49. Conservation and Ecology § 49-4-39

(a) “Boat” means a vessel used by a guide or outfitter for taking paying customers on recreational freshwater fishing excursions.

(b) “Guide” means a person who advises or shows the way to others on a boat.

(c) “Outfitter” means an establishment that sells freshwater fishing services.

(d) “Captain” or “skipper” means a person who is at the helm, controls or steering of a boat.

(e) “Boat mate” and “crew” mean one or more employees assisting the guide, outfitter, captain or skipper on a boat.

(a) Prescribe the form and type of licenses;

(b) Prescribe an annual distinguishable decal for each boat;

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, establish fees for the types of licenses; the fee for guide and outfitter services annual licenses shall not be less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for residents and shall not be less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for nonresidents;

(d) Require one-year proof of residency and a valid sportsman's license for residents;

(e) Require a valid nonresident fishing license for nonresidents;

(f) Require First Aid/CPR certification; and

(g) Exercise all powers to make regulations for enforcement and safety of such services.