Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Mississippi Code Title 57. Planning, Research and Development § 57-117-3

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In this chapter:

(a) “Health care industry facility” means:

(i) A business engaged in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology, diagnostic imaging, medical supplies, medical equipment or medicine and related manufacturing or processing, medical service providers, medical product distribution, or laboratory testing that creates a minimum of twenty-five (25) new full-time jobs and/or Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) of capital investment after July 1, 2012; or

(ii) A business that 1. is located on land owned by or leased from an academic health science center with a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and a hospital accredited by the Joint Committee on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and 2. creates a minimum of twenty-five (25) new jobs and/or Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00) of capital investment after July 1, 2012.

The term “health care industry facility” does not include any medical cannabis establishment as defined in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

(b) “MDA” means the Mississippi Development Authority.

(c) “Health care industry zone” means a geographical area certified by the MDA as provided for in Section 57-117-5.

(d) “Local government unit” means any county or incorporated city, town or village in the State of Mississippi.

(e) “Person” means a natural person, partnership, limited liability company, association, corporation, business trust or other business entity.

(f) “Qualified business” means a business or health care industry facility that meets the requirements of Section 57-117-7 and any other requirements of this chapter. The term “qualified business” does not include any medical cannabis establishment as defined in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 57. Planning, Research and Development § 57-117-3 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-57-planning-research-and-development/ms-code-sect-57-117-3/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard