Rule 15-11-55-4.2.1 - General Requirements1. No person shall establish, promote, conduct, advertise, or maintain a youth camp without a license or permit issued by the Department.2. A youth camp, as defined in these regulations, shall advertise and operate only as the type of camp for which it has been licensed.3. Services for campers with special needs shall not be advertised unless the camp has suitable facilities and staff members qualified to offer such specific services.4. The Department may at any time evaluate the conditions of a youth camp. Duly authorized representatives of the Department shall have the right of entry and access to any such camps at any reasonable time. Said representative shall notify the person in charge immediately upon arrival and present proper credentials.5. Each license shall specify the name of the camp, the age, and maximum capacity that may be served, the name of the camp operator and owner and the specific base site(s) where the camp may operate.6. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the camp.7. All camps shall report immediately in writing to the Department when the following changes or events occur: a. Change of owner or operator b. Proposed increase in enrollment over number authorized in the license c. Proposed capital improvements or additions to facilities d. Cancellation of camp for the season8. In camps where the camp director is unable to be present during the hours of operation or is unable to assume full responsibility for the operation and staff of the camp, there shall be an assistant director on the premises who shall be responsible for insuring that all requirements are met during all hours of operation under his jurisdiction.9. The camp operator (licensee) is responsible for notifying the licensing agency when camps will be conducted by a permitted program manager and the name of said manager.10. All licensed camps shall apply for renewal of license and inspection on an annual basis to the Department. The licensing year shall be June 1 through May 31.15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-4.2.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-74-9.