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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 57. Planning, Research and Development § 57-71-5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-57-planning-research-and-development/ms-code-sect-57-71-5/
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