Mississippi Code
Article 7 - Restrictions On Employment By Or Operation Of Child Care Facilities By Registered Sex Offenders
§ 43-15-305. Registered sex offenders prohibited from owning or operating child care services; penalties for violations

A person required to register as a sex offender under Section 45-33-25 may not own or operate a child care service. Any person who is required to register as a sex offender under Section 45-33-25 who knowingly owns or operates a child care service is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a period not to exceed five (5) years.