28 Miss. Code. R. 301-9.2 - Definitions

For purposes of this procedure, the following definitions apply:

A. Public Records. "Public Records" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-61-3, as the same may be amended, but the definition shall not include any documents or records specifically declared confidential or privileged or exempted from public access by law or by a decision of a court of this State or the United States.

B. Protected Documents. "Protected Documents" shall mean records furnished to the Port by third parties which contain trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information.

C. Port. "Port" shall mean the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport.

D. Data Processing Software. "Data Processing Software" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in the Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-61-3, as the same may be amended, but the definition shall not include any programs or routines used to employ and control the capabilities of data processing hardware specifically declared confidential or privileged or exempted from public access by law or by a decision of a court of this State or the United States.

E. Request. "Request" shall mean a written request to inspect, copy, or obtain reproductions of Public Records, which describes the Public Record in sufficient detail to allow the Port to identify the documents requested. A request shall be considered made when it is actually received by the Port.

Notes

28 Miss. Code. R. 301-9.2

Miss. Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9, 59-5-21 and 25-61-1, et seq.

Amended 12/3/2020