(a) For purposes of Sections 47-5-1601 through 47-5-1609, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein:(a) “Changing room” means a room or area in which a person may be in a state of undress in the presence of others, including a locker room or shower room.(b) “Correctional facility” means a correctional facility operated, regulated or authorized by the Mississippi Department of Corrections to house state inmates.(c) “Female” means an individual who has, had, will have or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization.(d) “Male” means an individual who has, had, will have or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.(e) “Restroom” means a room that includes one or more toilets or urinals.(f) “Sex” means a person’s biological sex, either male or female, as observed or clinically verified at birth.(g) “Sleeping quarters” means a room with a bed and in which more than one (1) individual is housed for sleeping.(h) “Multi-occupancy” means a space that is designated for use by multiple persons simultaneously.
(a) “Changing room” means a room or area in which a person may be in a state of undress in the presence of others, including a locker room or shower room.
(b) “Correctional facility” means a correctional facility operated, regulated or authorized by the Mississippi Department of Corrections to house state inmates.
(c) “Female” means an individual who has, had, will have or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization.
(d) “Male” means an individual who has, had, will have or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.
(e) “Restroom” means a room that includes one or more toilets or urinals.
(f) “Sex” means a person’s biological sex, either male or female, as observed or clinically verified at birth.
(g) “Sleeping quarters” means a room with a bed and in which more than one (1) individual is housed for sleeping.
(h) “Multi-occupancy” means a space that is designated for use by multiple persons simultaneously.