Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 23-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-9
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Health (hereinafter board) shall adopt definitions, rules and regulations for the safe construction, installation, inspection, care and good practice in the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.

(a) The definitions, rules and regulations so formulated for new construction shall be based upon and at all times follow the generally accepted nationwide engineering standards, formulae and practices established and pertaining to boiler and pressure vessel construction and safety, and the board shall at its first meeting adopt an existing published codification thereof known as the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (hereinafter ASME), with the amendments, code cases and interpretations thereto made and approved by ASME, and may likewise adopt the amendments and interpretations subsequently made and published by the same authority; and when so adopted, the same shall be deemed incorporated into and to constitute a part of the whole of the definitions, rules and regulations of the committee. Amendments, code cases and interpretations to the code so adopted shall be effective immediately upon being promulgated, to the end that the definitions, rules and regulations shall at all times follow the generally accepted nationwide engineering standards.

(b) The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the inspection, care and good practice in operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and pressure vessels which were in use in this state prior to the date upon which the first rules and regulations under this chapter pertaining to existing installations become effective, or during the twelve-month period immediately thereafter. The rules and regulations so formulated and recommended shall be based upon and at all times follow the generally accepted nationwide engineering standards.

(2) The rules and regulations and any subsequent amendments thereto adopted by the board shall, immediately following a hearing upon not less than thirty (30) day's notice as hereinafter provided, be approved and published and when so promulgated shall have the force and effect of law, except that the rules applying to the construction of new boilers and pressure vessels shall not become mandatory until twelve (12) months after their promulgation by the board. Subsequent amendments to the rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be permissive immediately and shall become mandatory twelve (12) months after their promulgation.

(3) Notice of the hearing shall give the time and place of the hearing and shall state the matters to be considered. Such notice shall be given to all persons directly affected by such hearing. In the event all persons directly affected are unknown, notice shall be perfected by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Northern, Central and Southern Supreme Court Districts of this state at least thirty (30) days prior to such hearing.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-15
Status: in_force

The county board of health of the county in which such event is to be held shall inspect, within seventy-two (72) and at a time no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the commencement of such event, the location or site of such event to determine whether the holder of the permit has complied with the specifications and plans certified by the state board of health. After notifying the holder of such permit of the specific items with which substantial compliance does not exist and if the holder of such permit fails to comply within twenty-four (24) hours with those items specified in the inspection as not in substantial compliance with the specifications and plans certified by the state board of health, such county board of health shall notify the sheriff of such county of the lack of substantial compliance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-9
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by Section 45-43-11 , a gate in a fence or wall enclosing a pool yard as required by Section 45-43-7 shall:

(a) Have a self-closing and self-latching device;

(b) Have hardware enabling it to be locked, at the option of whoever controls the gate, by a padlock or a built-in lock operated by key, card, or combination; and

(c) Open outward away from the pool yard.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (3) of this section and Section 45-43-11 , a gate latch must be installed so that it is at least sixty (60) inches above the ground, except that it may be installed lower if:

(a) The latch is installed on the pool yard side of the gate only and is at least three (3) inches below the top of the gate; and

(b) The gate or enclosure has no opening greater than one-half ( 1 / 2 ) inch in any direction within eighteen (18) inches from the latch, including the space between the gate and the gatepost to which the gate latches.

(3) A gate latch may be located forty-two (42) inches or higher above the ground if the gate cannot be opened except by key, card, or combination on both sides of the gate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-33 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 23-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-33
Status: in_force

On and after the effective date of the rules and regulations first promulgated by the board, each boiler and pressure vessel used or proposed to be used within this state, except boilers or pressure vessels exempt under Section 45-23-15 , shall be thoroughly inspected as to their construction, installation and condition as follows:

(a) Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually or as the board may require and shall also be externally inspected annually while under pressure if possible.

(b) Heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially.

(c) Pressure vessels subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate inspection biennially.

(d) Pressure vessels not subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate inspection at intervals set by the board, but internal inspection shall not be required of pressure vessels, the contents of which are known to be noncorrosive to the material of which the shell, heads or fittings are constructed, either from the chemical composition of the contents or from evidence that the contents are adequately treated with a corrosion inhibitor, or from evidence that the vessel parts are isolated from the contents with a corrosion resistant lining, provided that such vessels are constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the board, and provided further that evidence proving noncorrosiveness is approved by the board.

(e) Nuclear vessels within the scope of this chapter shall be inspected and reported in such form and with such appropriate information as the board shall designate.

(f) A grace period of two (2) months beyond the periods specified in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) may elapse between certificate inspections.

(g) The board may, in its discretion, permit longer periods between certificate inspections.

(h) Under the provisions of this chapter, the board shall provide for the safety of life, limb and property, and therefore has jurisdiction over the interpretation and application of the inspection requirements as provided for in the rules and regulations which they have promulgated. Inspection during construction and installation shall certify as to the minimum requirements for safety. Inspection requirements of operating equipment shall be in accordance with generally accepted practice and compatible with the actual service conditions, such as: (i) previous experience, based on records of inspection, performance and maintenance; (ii) location, with respect to personnel hazard; (iii) quality of inspection and operating personnel; (iv) provision for related safe operation controls; (v) interrelation with other operations outside the scope of this chapter.

Based upon documentation of such actual service conditions by the owner or user of the operating equipment, the board may, in its discretion, permit variations in inspection requirements.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-12 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 27-12
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-12
Status: in_force

(1) State conviction information and arrest information which is contained in the center's database or the nonexistence of such information in the center's database shall be made available for the following noncriminal justice purposes:

(a) To any local, state or federal governmental agency that requests the information for the enforcement of a local, state or federal law;

(b) To any individual, nongovernmental entity or any employer authorized either by the subject of record in writing or by state or federal law to receive such information; and

(c) To any federal agency or central repository in another state requesting the information for purposes authorized by law.

(2) Information disseminated for noncriminal justice purposes as specified in this section shall be used only for the purpose for which it was made available and may not be re-disseminated.

(3) No agency or individual shall confirm the existence or nonexistence of criminal history record information to any person or organization that would not be eligible to receive the information pursuant to this section.

(4) Upon request for a check pursuant to this section, the nongovernmental entity or employer must provide proper identification and authorization information from the subject of the record to be checked and adhere to policies established by the center for such record checks.

(5) Any individual or his attorney who is the subject of the record to be checked, upon positive verification of the individual's identity, may request to review the disseminated information and shall follow the procedure set forth in Section 45-27-11 . If the individual wishes to correct the record as it appears in the center's system, the person shall follow the procedure set forth in Section 45-27-11 . The right of a person to review the person's criminal history record information shall not be used by a prospective employer or others as a means to circumvent procedures or fees for accessing records for noncriminal justice purposes.

(6) The center may impose procedures, including the submission of fingerprints, fees or restrictions, as are reasonably necessary to assure the record's security, to verify the identities of those who seek to inspect them, and to maintain an orderly and efficient mechanism for access. All fees shall be assessed and deposited in accordance with the provisions of Section 45-27-8 .

(7) The center shall (a) retain, separate from other division records, personal information, including any fingerprints, sent to it by the Mississippi Department of Health; and (b) notify the Department of Health upon receiving notice that an individual for whom personal information has been retained is the subject of: (i) a warrant for arrest; (ii) an arrest; (iii) a conviction, including a plea in abeyance; or (iv) a pending diversion agreement.

(8) The center is authorized to implement the Rap-Back criminal history records check system, and the Department of Health is authorized to implement and to utilize the state/federal Rap-Back criminal history system as a method of ongoing monitoring of individuals providing such care to Mississippi's vulnerable population in “covered” entities including prospective designated caregivers and entities named in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act and to apply for and provide matching funds in order for Mississippi to receive federal grants to make necessary upgrades to the department's data systems to accommodate Rap-Back capabilities.

(9) Local agencies may release their own agency records according to their own policies.

(10) Release of the above-described information for noncriminal justice purposes shall be made only by the center, under the limitations of this section, and such compiled records will not be released or disclosed for noncriminal justice purposes by other agencies in the state.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 27-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-11
Status: in_force

The center shall make a person's criminal records available for inspection by him or his attorney upon written request. Prior to inspection, the person must submit a set of fingerprints, sign a written authorization for the records check, and provide any other identifying information required by the center. Should such person or his attorney contest the accuracy of any portion of such records, the center shall make available to such person or his attorney a copy of the contested record upon written application identifying the portion of the record contested and showing the reason for the contest of accuracy. Forms, procedures, fees, identification and other related aspects pertinent to such access may be prescribed by the center in making access available.

If an individual believes such information to be inaccurate or incomplete, he may request the original agency having custody or control of the records to purge, modify or supplement them and to so notify the center of such changes. Should the agency decline to so act or should the individual believe the agency's decision to be otherwise unsatisfactory, the individual or his attorney may within thirty (30) days of such decision enter an appeal to the county or circuit court of the county of his residence or to such court in the county where such agency exists. The court in each such case shall conduct a de novo hearing and may order such relief as it finds to be required by law. Such appeals shall be entered in the same manner as other appeals are entered.

Should the record in question be found to be inaccurate or incomplete, the court shall order it to be appropriately expunged, modified or supplemented by an explanatory notation. Each agency or individual in the state with custody, possession or control of any such record shall promptly cause each and every copy thereof in his custody, possession or control to be altered in accordance with the court's order. Notification of each such deletion, amendment and supplementary notation shall be promptly disseminated to any individuals or agencies to which the records in question have been communicated as well as to the individual whose records have been ordered so altered. The center shall not be held liable for the failure to modify, supplement, destroy or expunge records if an agency or court fails to forward to the center proper documentation ordering such action.

Agencies, including the center, at which criminal offender records are sought to be inspected may prescribe reasonable hours and places of inspection and may impose such additional procedures, fees or restrictions, including fingerprinting, as are reasonably necessary both to assure the record's security, to verify the identities of those who seek to inspect them and to maintain an orderly and efficient mechanism for such access.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-61 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-61
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-61
Status: in_force

Upon the approval by the agency of an application for a permit to transport radioactive waste, the shipper shall pay a permit fee based on a schedule of fees established by the agency in consultation with the state board of health. The fee shall reflect the relative hazard and potential threat to the public health and safety of the radioactive waste, based upon its volume, radioactivity and toxicity. Upon receipt of such fee the agency shall issue a permit. Such fee shall be deposited into the fund established pursuant to the provisions of Section 33-15-11(b)(12), Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-39 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 11-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-39
Status: in_force

All school buildings, public or private, now under construction in this state or that may hereafter be constructed, shall be so constructed or so equipped as to afford ample and easy egress in case of fire.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 45-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-7
Status: in_force

(1) Equipment not covered by this chapter includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Material hoists within the scope of ANSI A10.5;

(b) Man lifts within the scope of ASME A90.1;

(c) Mobile scaffolds, towers and platforms within the scope of ANSI A92;

(d) Powered platforms and equipment for exterior and interior maintenance within the scope of ANSI A120.1;

(e) Conveyors and related equipment within the scope of ASME B20.1;

(f) Cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks and slings within the scope of ASME B30;

(g) Industrial trucks within the scope of ASME B56;

(h) Portable equipment, except for portable escalators that are covered by ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7;

(i) Tiering or piling machines used to move materials to and from storage located and operating entirely within one (1) story;

(j) Equipment for feeding or positioning materials at machine tools, printing presses, or similar equipment;

(k) Kip or furnace hoists;

(l) Wharf ramps;

(m) Railroad car lifts or dumpers;

(n) Line jacks, false cars, shafters, moving platforms and similar equipment used for installing an elevator by an elevator contractor licensed in this state.

(2) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any conveyance that is located in a private residence.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-63 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 33-63
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-63
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for a person required to register as a sex offender under Section 45-33-25 to do or commit any of the following actions with respect to the victim of the offense triggering the duty to register under this chapter:

(a) Threaten, visit, assault, molest, abuse, injure, or otherwise interfere with the victim;

(b) Follow the victim, including at the victim's workplace;

(c) Harass the victim;

(d) Contact the victim by telephone, written communication, or electronic means;

(e) Enter or remain present at the victim's residence, school, or place of employment when the victim is present.

(2) This section does not apply if the court in which the conviction was had, at the request of the victim or the parent, guardian or conservator of the victim, enters an order allowing contact with the victim. The court may enter such an order if the court determines that reasonable grounds for the victim to fear any future contact with the defendant no longer exist.

(3) A violation of this section is a felony punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than five (5) nor more than ten (10) years.

(4) A law enforcement officer shall arrest and take into custody a person, with or without a warrant or other process, if the officer has probable cause to believe that the person knowingly has violated this section.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the issuance or enforcement of a criminal sexual assault protection against a defendant who has been convicted under Section 97-3-65 or 97-3-95 .

(6) This section shall be known as Carly's Law.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-32 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 33-32
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-32
Status: in_force

(1) A person convicted of a sex offense who volunteers for an organization in which volunteers have direct, private and unsupervised contact with minors under the age of eighteen (18) shall notify the organization of the person's conviction at the time of volunteering. Such notification must be in writing to the organization. Any organization which accepts volunteers must notify volunteers of this disclosure requirement upon application of the volunteer to serve or prior to acceptance of any of the volunteer's service, whichever occurs first.

(2) If the organization, after notification by the offender as provided in subsection (1), accepts the offender as a volunteer, the organization shall make reasonable attempts to notify the parents or guardians of any minors under the age of eighteen (18) involved in the organization of the offender's criminal record.

(3) This section applies to all registered sex offenders regardless of the date of conviction.

(4) Any person previously registered as a sex offender and who has a continuing obligation to be registered as a sex offender shall be notified of the person's duty under this section with the first reregistration form to be sent to the person after July 1, 2004.

(5) If the registered sex offender is currently volunteering for such an organization, the sex offender must resign or notify the organization immediately upon receipt of notice or be subject to the penalties of this chapter.

(6) An organization acting in good faith in making the notification to parents or guardians under this section, or who fails in good faith to make such notification, shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action as a result of the notification or failure to notify.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-57 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-57
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety may adopt regulations to establish fees to be charged for information requests under this chapter.

(2) The Department of Public Safety may adopt regulations to establish fees to be charged to registrants for registration, reregistration, and verification or change of address.

(3) Regulations promulgated under this section shall be duly filed with the Secretary of State under the Administrative Procedures Act.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-15
Status: in_force

Each section of this chapter, and every part of each section, is hereby declared to be independent, and any court holding that any section or part thereof as void, ineffective or unconstitutional for any cause, shall not affect the other sections or parts thereof, and it is now declared that the other sections or parts of sections would have been enacted regardless of any section or parts of sections which might be held unconstitutional, inoperative or ineffective.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-57 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-57
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall transport radioactive waste in Mississippi except in accordance with a permit issued by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

(2) The provisions of this section shall apply to all shippers, carriers and persons transporting radioactive waste in this state and shall cover all transportation into, through, or originating in this state regardless of final destination.

(3) The provisions of this section shall apply to radioactive waste shipped by or for the United States government for military or national security purposes or which are related to the national defense. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as requiring the disclosure of any defense information as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 39 / Section 49-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-11
Status: in_force

(1) Within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the owner or operator of a serious injury or illness, the Mississippi Department of Revenue may initiate an investigation into the reported serious injury or illness. If the department determines that an investigation is not warranted, the department shall promptly notify the owner or operator and the amusement ride may be reopened. If the department initiates an investigation, the amusement ride shall not be reopened to the public until such time as the department's investigation is complete and authorization to reopen is given to the owner or operator.

(2) The department's investigation shall be conducted with the assistance of a qualified inspector employed by the department or through contract with the department. The cost of any investigation shall be paid by the owner or operator.

(3) Any investigation must be conducted with all practicable speed to minimize the disruption of the amusement facility at which the amusement ride is located, as well as unrelated commercial activities.

(4) An investigation of a reported serious injury or illness must be completed immediately following the reasonable determination by the qualified inspector or the department's designee that a principal cause of the serious injury or illness was the injured rider's failure to comply with the posted safety rules or with verbal instructions given by operators.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 13-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-13
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall not in any manner limit or affect the right of the governing body of municipalities and the boards of supervisors of counties to regulate or hereafter prohibit the possession, sale and use of fireworks of any kind within the limits thereof.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 33 / Section 38-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-3
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) “ Digital service ” means a website, an application, a program, or software that collects or processes personal identifying information with Internet connectivity.

(b) “ Digital service provider ” means a person who:

(i) Owns or operates a digital service;

(ii) Determines the purpose of collecting and processing the personal identifying information of users of the digital service; and

(iii) Determines the means used to collect and process the personal identifying information of users of the digital service.

(c) “ Harmful material ” means material that is harmful to minors as defined by Section 11-77-3(d) .

(d) “ Known minor ” means a child who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes, and who the digital service provider knows to be a minor.

(e) “ Personal identifying information ” means any information, including sensitive information, that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual. The term includes pseudonymous information when the information is used by a controller or processor in conjunction with additional information that reasonably links the information to an identified or identifiable individual. The term does not include deidentified information or publicly available information.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and cited as the “William Lee Montjoy Pool Safety Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-12-21 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-12-21
Status: repealed

This chapter shall be repealed if a federal reduced cigarette ignition propensity standard is adopted and becomes effective.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 49-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-15
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Revenue may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 39-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-3
Status: in_force

There is hereby created within the Department of Public Safety the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. The council shall be composed of five (5) persons appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least three (3) of the foregoing appointees shall be persons who have participated in a local crime stoppers program. Each member of the council shall serve for a term of two (2) years or until his successor is appointed and qualifies. At the first meeting of the council, which shall be called by the Governor, and at the first meeting after the beginning of each new state fiscal year, the council shall elect from among its members a chairman and such other officers as the council deems necessary. Each member of the council shall receive per diem in the amount established in Section 25-3-69, Mississippi Code of 1972 , for each day or portion thereof spent discharging his duties under this chapter and shall receive mileage and expenses as provided in Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code of 1972 .

Expenses of the council shall be paid by the Department of Public Safety out of the State Crime Stoppers Fund, created in Section 45-39-5(4) .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-5 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 49-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-5
Status: in_force

(1) The annual inspection required in Section 45-49-3 must be conducted by a qualified inspector. A qualified inspector must:

(a) Be certified:

(i) By the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials at a minimum, as a Level I inspector; or

(ii) By the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International at a level that is equivalent to the certification under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph;

(b) Have twenty-four (24) months of employment experience in the field of amusement ride inspection; and

(c) Not be the owner or operator of the ride or an employee or agent of the owner or operator.

(2) The certificate of inspection shall certify that the ride is in substantial compliance with ASTM International Standard F770-19 concerning practices for ownership, operation, maintenance and inspection of amusement rides and devices.

(3) The owner or operator of an amusement ride shall:

(a) Operate, maintain and inspect all rides in substantial compliance with ASTM International Standard F770-19;

(b) Keep a paper or electronic copy of all required forms or certifications, and of all safety inspections conducted by the owner or operator during the preceding twelve (12) months, or until an inspection is repeated, whichever is longer for each ride:

(i) On or near that ride; or

(ii) At the office of the owner or operator; and

(c) Make those records available to the Mississippi Department of Revenue promptly upon request.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45 / Section 49-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-7
Status: in_force

(1) A ride operator must:

(a) Be at least sixteen (16) years of age;

(b) Operate only one (1) amusement ride at a time;

(c) Be in attendance at all times when the ride is operating; and

(d) Operate the ride in accordance with the ride manufacturer's specifications.

(2) To the extent permitted by law, an operator may deny any person entrance to an amusement ride if the operator believes that entrance by that person may jeopardize the safety of the person or other persons.

(3) Patron responsibility:

(a) There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride. Patrons of an amusement ride, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have the duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, before or during participation, or both.

(b) Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

(c) Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

(d) Any patron that violates the provisions of this subsection (3) shall be subject to immediate removal from the amusement facility without a refund of any admission charge.

(e) An owner or operator of an amusement ride shall display the potential penalties for violation of this section at each amusement ride.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-59 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-59
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-59
Status: in_force

Within thirty (30) days after any order or act of the board, any person aggrieved thereby may file a petition in the circuit court of the county of the aggrieved for a review thereof. The court shall summarily hear the petition and may make any appropriate order.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-67 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-67
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-67
Status: in_force

The Mississippi State Board of Health is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate regulations deemed necessary to implement the provisions of Sections 45-14-51 through 45-14-69 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-17 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-17
Status: in_force

Upon notification by the county board of health that the holder of a permit for such event has not substantially complied, within twenty-four (24) hours of the commencement of such event with the specifications and plans certified by the state board of health or any pertinent regulation of the state board of health about which the holder of the permit had written notice prior to such certification, the sheriff of such county shall thereupon revoke such permit.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-17 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-17
Status: in_force

In any and all tort claims against any person which arise while that person is rendering assistance during an emergency (1) at the request of any authorized representative of the agency or (2) pursuant to an agreement for mutual state radiological assistance as provided for in Section 45-14-15(4) , the provisions of Section 7-5-43, Mississippi Code of 1972 , shall apply as if such person were an employee of this state.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-111 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-111
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-111
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation who shall knowingly and willfully violate the terms or provisions of the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and in case of continuing violations without reasonable effort on the part of the defendant to correct same, each day the violation continues thereafter shall be a separate offense.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-47 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 23-47
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-47
Status: in_force

No inspection certificate issued for an insured boiler or pressure vessel based upon a report of a special inspector shall be valid after the boiler or pressure vessel for which it was issued shall cease to be insured by a company duly authorized by this state to provide such insurance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-32 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 33-32
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-32
Status: in_force

(1) A person convicted of a sex offense who volunteers for an organization in which volunteers have direct, private and unsupervised contact with minors under the age of eighteen (18) shall notify the organization of the person's conviction at the time of volunteering. Such notification must be in writing to the organization. Any organization which accepts volunteers must notify volunteers of this disclosure requirement upon application of the volunteer to serve or prior to acceptance of any of the volunteer's service, whichever occurs first.

(2) If the organization, after notification by the offender as provided in subsection (1), accepts the offender as a volunteer, the organization shall make reasonable attempts to notify the parents or guardians of any minors under the age of eighteen (18) involved in the organization of the offender's criminal record.

(3) This section applies to all registered sex offenders regardless of the date of conviction.

(4) Any person previously registered as a sex offender and who has a continuing obligation to be registered as a sex offender shall be notified of the person's duty under this section with the first reregistration form to be sent to the person after July 1, 2004.

(5) If the registered sex offender is currently volunteering for such an organization, the sex offender must resign or notify the organization immediately upon receipt of notice or be subject to the penalties of this chapter.

(6) An organization acting in good faith in making the notification to parents or guardians under this section, or who fails in good faith to make such notification, shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action as a result of the notification or failure to notify.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-15
Status: in_force

Each section of this chapter, and every part of each section, is hereby declared to be independent, and any court holding that any section or part thereof as void, ineffective or unconstitutional for any cause, shall not affect the other sections or parts thereof, and it is now declared that the other sections or parts of sections would have been enacted regardless of any section or parts of sections which might be held unconstitutional, inoperative or ineffective.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 39-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-3
Status: in_force

There is hereby created within the Department of Public Safety the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. The council shall be composed of five (5) persons appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least three (3) of the foregoing appointees shall be persons who have participated in a local crime stoppers program. Each member of the council shall serve for a term of two (2) years or until his successor is appointed and qualifies. At the first meeting of the council, which shall be called by the Governor, and at the first meeting after the beginning of each new state fiscal year, the council shall elect from among its members a chairman and such other officers as the council deems necessary. Each member of the council shall receive per diem in the amount established in Section 25-3-69, Mississippi Code of 1972 , for each day or portion thereof spent discharging his duties under this chapter and shall receive mileage and expenses as provided in Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code of 1972 .

Expenses of the council shall be paid by the Department of Public Safety out of the State Crime Stoppers Fund, created in Section 45-39-5(4) .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-5-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-5-9
Status: in_force

The sheriff of each county, and the mayor of each municipality, is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint as many extra deputy sheriffs and as many extra deputy police officers, as the case may be, as he deems necessary for the purposes herein. Each applicant to the academy herein created shall be subject to approval by the Commissioner of Public Safety who shall be the sole judge of the qualifications of such applicant, and when deemed necessary for the purposes herein, the sheriff and mayor, as the case may be, shall have the power and authority to order said deputies to perform any of the duties required under this chapter, and all such deputies ordered to do so shall have the full power and authority so to do as is vested in other police or peace officers of this state. Such deputies shall be paid for services rendered such compensation and may be furnished such uniforms and equipment as may be agreed upon by the sheriff with approval of the board of supervisors, and by the mayor, with the approval of the governing authorities of such municipality, same to be paid from any available county funds, and/or any available municipal funds, as the case may be. Each such deputy shall give bond, with sufficient surety, to be payable, conditioned and approved as provided by law, in a penalty not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The premiums for such bonds shall be paid from any available county funds or any available municipal funds, as the case may be.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 38-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-3
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) “ Digital service ” means a website, an application, a program, or software that collects or processes personal identifying information with Internet connectivity.

(b) “ Digital service provider ” means a person who:

(i) Owns or operates a digital service;

(ii) Determines the purpose of collecting and processing the personal identifying information of users of the digital service; and

(iii) Determines the means used to collect and process the personal identifying information of users of the digital service.

(c) “ Harmful material ” means material that is harmful to minors as defined by Section 11-77-3(d) .

(d) “ Known minor ” means a child who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes, and who the digital service provider knows to be a minor.

(e) “ Personal identifying information ” means any information, including sensitive information, that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual. The term includes pseudonymous information when the information is used by a controller or processor in conjunction with additional information that reasonably links the information to an identified or identifiable individual. The term does not include deidentified information or publicly available information.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 34-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-1
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein:

(a) “ Conviction ” means a judgment entered by a Mississippi court upon a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, or a finding of guilt by a jury or the court, notwithstanding any pending appeal or habeas corpus proceeding arising from the judgment. “ Conviction ” includes a disposition by nonadjudication under Section 99-15-26 .

(b) “ Department ” means the Department of Public Safety.

(c) “ Offender ” means a person convicted of a registrable offense.

(d) “ Registrable offense ” means a crime chargeable under Sections 97-7-10 , 97-11-25 through 97-11-31 , 97-15-3 , 97-15-5 , 97-11-11 , 97-11-13 , 97-11-53 , 97-13-1 , 97-13-3 , or any crime that involves the embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds as determined by the circuit court in its sentencing order upon conviction.

(e) “ Registrant ” means a person who is registered in compliance with this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-45 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-45
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may enter into a contract with a qualified vendor experienced in and capable of fulfilling the requirements of this section on a daily basis to provide a data monitoring and alert system for persons who are required to be monitored under this chapter. The initial program shall provide for monitoring upon release of the offenders listed in Section 45-33-33 or 45-33-47 as being obligated to be monitored while on bond or upon release from confinement.

(2) The system shall monitor the movement of a monitored subject through public records or other record information systems, and, at a minimum, shall provide:

(a) Time-correlated or continuous tracking of the geographic location of the monitored subject using a Global Positioning System that is based on satellite and other location technology;

(b) An automated monitoring system that can be used to permit law enforcement agencies to compare the geographic positions of monitored subjects with reported crime incidents and the proximity of the monitored subject to a reported crime incident; and

(c) From and after January 1, 2015, and subject to regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Corrections, notification to:

(i) A victim or family of a victim who have registered for notification when the offender is within a specified range of the victim's or family's residence; and

(ii) Law enforcement when an offender is within the prohibited range of a school or other place where the offender is prohibited from being.

(3) The vendor shall notify the Department of Public Safety or a local law enforcement agency if a registered sex offender does any of the following:

(a) Moves from a residence or address in this state to a residence or address in another state.

(b) Moves from a residence or address in this state to another residence or address in this state.

(4) The Department of Corrections shall develop procedures to determine, investigate and report on a twenty-four-hour-per-day basis a monitored subject's noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the program, and all reports of noncompliance shall be investigated immediately by the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction that receives a report of noncompliance.

(5)(a) The system shall be installed and operational not later than January 1, 2014, following an appropriate testing period. The initial program shall consist of monitoring of the required offenders; in the second phase, the program will provide for notification to victims who have registered for notification.

(b) The Commissioner of Corrections shall study and develop recommendations for the Legislature as to the advisability of monitoring of additional registrants not later than January 1, 2015.

(6) The Commissioner of Corrections may adopt regulations to establish fees and otherwise administer monitoring of sex offenders as required under this chapter.

(7) Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the Department of Corrections, Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and federal, county and municipal law enforcement agencies may share criminal incident information with each other and the vendor selected to provide the monitoring equipment for the program for the purposes of detection and prevention of crime.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-5 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-5
Status: in_force

Data for the issuance of an identification card shall include a birth certificate or other document to establish the age and identity of the applicant, the social security number of the applicant, and such other identifying data as is required on an application for issuance of a drivers license.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-85 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-85
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-85
Status: in_force

An alleged offense under Section 97-37-1 , as it existed on June 30, 2023, of concealed carrying of a muffler or silencer for any firearm, or under Section 97-37-31 , as it existed on June 30, 2023, of possession of a device that is used to muffle a firearm, may not be prosecuted on or after July 1, 2023. If on July 1, 2023, a criminal action is pending for an offense described in this section, the action is dismissed on that date. However, a final conviction for an offense described in this section which exists on July 1, 2023, is unaffected by Sections 45-9-81 through 45-9-85 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-19 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-19
Status: in_force

The chief inspector, if authorized by the board, is hereby charged, directed and empowered:

(a) to take action necessary for the enforcement of the laws of the State of Mississippi governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies and of the rules and regulations of the board;

(b) to keep a complete record of the type, dimensions, maximum allowable pressure, age, location, and all inspection reports of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies;

(c) to publish and make available to anyone requesting them copies of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board;

(d) to issue, or to suspend or revoke for cause, inspection certificates as provided for in Sections 45-23-41 through 45-23-49 ;

(e) to cause the prosecution of all violators of the provisions of this chapter;

(f) to draw from the special fund created by Sections 45-23-53 through 45-23-55 any funds appropriated or authorized to be expended by the legislature for the purpose of implementing and administering this chapter. These expenditures may include but are not necessarily limited to the necessary traveling expenses of the chief inspector and his deputies and the expense incident to the maintenance of the chief inspector's office;

(g) to maintain a list of qualified inspectors or other persons eligible to make inspections within this state and its territories.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 38-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 38-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-3
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) “ Digital service ” means a website, an application, a program, or software that collects or processes personal identifying information with Internet connectivity.

(b) “ Digital service provider ” means a person who:

(i) Owns or operates a digital service;

(ii) Determines the purpose of collecting and processing the personal identifying information of users of the digital service; and

(iii) Determines the means used to collect and process the personal identifying information of users of the digital service.

(c) “ Harmful material ” means material that is harmful to minors as defined by Section 11-77-3(d) .

(d) “ Known minor ” means a child who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes, and who the digital service provider knows to be a minor.

(e) “ Personal identifying information ” means any information, including sensitive information, that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual. The term includes pseudonymous information when the information is used by a controller or processor in conjunction with additional information that reasonably links the information to an identified or identifiable individual. The term does not include deidentified information or publicly available information.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-35 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-35
Status: in_force

There is created a special fund to be designated as the “Mississippi Elevator and Conveyance Fund.” The fund shall consist of monies appropriated by the act of the Legislature and monies collected by the Commissioner of Insurance for licenses, fees and penalties levied pursuant to this chapter. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned or investment earnings on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund. The Commissioner of Insurance may contract with a third party to assist the commissioner with carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The Commissioner of Insurance may use the monies in this fund to defray the costs of administration of this chapter, including, but not limited to, using the monies in this fund to pay a third party a reasonable fee for its services.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-27 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-27
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all new and existing conveyances located in any building or structure to have the conveyance inspected annually (ASME A17.1/CSA B44, category one) by a licensed elevator inspector who shall supply the property owner or lessee and the licensing authority with a written inspection report that describes any and all code violations. However, if the conveyance is an elevator that serves only two (2) adjacent floors, the owner may request an exemption from the annual inspection requirement pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner governing said exemption. Property owners shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the published inspection report to be in full compliance with correcting the violations.

(2)(a) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all conveyances to hire an elevator contractor or a limited elevator contractor to supervise the required tests at intervals in compliance with the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Appendix N, ASME A18.1 and ASCE 21.

(b) All tests shall be performed by a licensed elevator mechanic.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-55 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-55
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-55
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a special fund in the state treasury to be known as the boiler and pressure vessel safety fund into which shall be deposited all funds appropriated by the legislature for the implementation of this chapter, and funds from fees, fines and any other source that shall be used for the implementation and administration of this chapter by the Mississippi State Board of Health.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-3
Status: in_force

Unless the procedures have been followed as provided by Sections 45-15-9 and 45-15-11, Mississippi Code of 1972 , to deter contact with high voltage overhead lines:

(a) No person shall, individually or through an agent or employee, perform or require any other person to perform any function or activity upon any land, building, highway or other premises if at any time during the performance of that function or activity the person performing the function or activity could be reasonably expected to move or be placed within ten (10) feet of any high voltage overhead line or if any equipment or part of any tool or material used by the person could be reasonably expected to move or be placed within ten (10) feet of any high voltage overhead line during the performance of any function or activity.

(b) No person shall, individually or through an agent or employee, operate or bring any mechanical equipment or hoisting equipment or any other equipment or part of any tool or material within ten (10) feet of any high voltage overhead line.

(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons lawfully occupying the land where the line is located and engaged in the regular and ordinary functions and activities of farming, ranching or other agricultural pursuits.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-29 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-29
Status: in_force

The remedies contained in this chapter are not exclusive and are not intended to affect existing remedies allowed by law or other procedures.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 38-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-9
Status: in_force

(1) A digital service provider that enters into an agreement with a known minor for access to a digital service shall:

(a) Limit collection of the known minor's personal identifying information to information reasonably necessary to provide the digital service; and

(b) Limit use of the known minor's personal identifying information to the purpose for which the information was collected.

(2) A digital service provider that enters into an agreement with a known minor for access to a digital service may not:

(a) Use the digital service to collect the known minor's precise geolocation data;

(b) Use the digital service to display targeted advertising involving harmful material to the known minor; or

(c) Share, disclose or sell the known minor's personal identifying information unless required to:

(i) Comply with a civil, criminal or regulatory inquiry, investigation, subpoena or summons by a governmental entity;

(ii) Comply with a law enforcement investigation;

(iii) Detect, block or prevent the distribution of unlawful, obscene or other harmful material to a known minor;

(iv) Block or filter spam;

(v) Prevent criminal activity; or

(vi) Protect the security of a digital service.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-9
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by Section 45-43-11 , a gate in a fence or wall enclosing a pool yard as required by Section 45-43-7 shall:

(a) Have a self-closing and self-latching device;

(b) Have hardware enabling it to be locked, at the option of whoever controls the gate, by a padlock or a built-in lock operated by key, card, or combination; and

(c) Open outward away from the pool yard.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (3) of this section and Section 45-43-11 , a gate latch must be installed so that it is at least sixty (60) inches above the ground, except that it may be installed lower if:

(a) The latch is installed on the pool yard side of the gate only and is at least three (3) inches below the top of the gate; and

(b) The gate or enclosure has no opening greater than one-half ( 1 / 2 ) inch in any direction within eighteen (18) inches from the latch, including the space between the gate and the gatepost to which the gate latches.

(3) A gate latch may be located forty-two (42) inches or higher above the ground if the gate cannot be opened except by key, card, or combination on both sides of the gate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-29 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 23-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-29
Status: in_force

The chief inspector shall furnish a bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), and each of the deputy inspectors employed and paid by the state shall furnish a bond in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties and upon a true account of monies handled by them respectively and the payment thereof to the proper recipient. The cost of said bonds shall be paid from funds appropriated by the legislature for administration of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-35 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 45-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-35
Status: in_force

There is created a special fund to be designated as the “Mississippi Elevator and Conveyance Fund.” The fund shall consist of monies appropriated by the act of the Legislature and monies collected by the Commissioner of Insurance for licenses, fees and penalties levied pursuant to this chapter. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned or investment earnings on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund. The Commissioner of Insurance may contract with a third party to assist the commissioner with carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The Commissioner of Insurance may use the monies in this fund to defray the costs of administration of this chapter, including, but not limited to, using the monies in this fund to pay a third party a reasonable fee for its services.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-21 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 23-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-21
Status: in_force

The board:

(a) may employ deputy inspectors who shall be responsible to the chief inspector and who shall have had at the time of appointment not less than five (5) years experience in the construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance or repair of high pressure boilers and pressure vessels as a mechanical engineer, steam operating engineer, boilermaker or boiler inspector, and who shall have passed the examination provided for in Section 45-23-23 .

(b) shall, upon the request of any company licensed to insure and insuring in this state boilers and pressure vessels or, upon the request of any company operating boilers and/or pressure vessels in this state for which the owner or user maintains a regularly established inspection service which is under the supervision of one or more engineers whose qualifications are satisfactory to the board and causes said pressure vessels to be regularly inspected and rated by such inspection service in accordance with applicable provisions of the rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to Section 45-23-9 , issue to any inspectors of said company licenses as special inspectors, provided that each such inspector before receiving his license shall satisfactorily pass the examination provided for by Section 45-23-23 ; or in lieu of such examination the board may accept persons who hold a license or a certificate of competency as an inspector of boilers and pressure vessels for a state that has a standard of examination substantially equal to that of the State of Mississippi.

(i) A license as a special inspector shall be issued to a qualified employee of a company operating boilers and/or pressure vessels in this state only if, in addition to meeting the requirements stated herein, the person is employed full time by the company and is responsible for making inspections of pressure vessels used or to be used by such company and which are not for resale.

(ii) Such special inspectors shall receive no salary from, nor shall any of their expenses be paid by, the state; and the continuance of a special inspector's license shall be conditioned upon his continuing in the employ of the insurance company duly authorized as aforesaid or upon continuing in the employ of the company so operating pressure vessels in this state and upon his maintenance of the standards imposed by this chapter.

(iii) Such special inspectors shall inspect all boilers and pressure vessels insured or all boilers and/or pressure vessels operated by their respective companies, and when so inspected the owners and users of such boilers and pressure vessels shall be exempt from payment to the state of inspection fees provided for in Section 43-23-53 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 39-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-13
Status: in_force

The establishment of any Crime Stoppers Advisory Council shall not impede the intent or process of the Vulnerable Adults Acts of 1986 as provided in Section 43-47-1 et seq.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-9
Status: in_force

Upon the posting by such applicant of the cash bond pursuant to Section 45-21-5 , the sheriff of such county shall secure a surety bond in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Such surety bond shall be in addition to the official bond of such sheriff. The premium for such surety bond shall be paid by the applicant.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-205 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-205
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-205
Status: in_force

As used in Sections 45-9-201 through 45-9-209 , the following words shall have the meanings as defined in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a) “ Customer ” means any resident of Mississippi engaged in a payment card transaction that a financial institution facilitates or processes.

(b) “ Disclosure ” or “ disclose ” means the transfer, publication, or distribution of protected financial information to another person or entity for any purpose other than: (i) to process or facilitate a payment card transaction; or (ii) to take any actions related to dispute processing, fraud management, or protecting transaction integrity from concerns related to illegal activities, breach or cyber risks.

(c) “ Financial institution ” means an entity involved in facilitating or processing a payment card transaction, including, but not limited to, a bank, an acquirer, payment card network, or payment card issuer.

(d) “ Financial record ” means a record held by a financial institution related to a payment card transaction that the financial institution has processed or facilitated.

(e) “ Firearms retailer ” means any person or entity physically located in the State of Mississippi engaged in the lawful business of selling or trading firearms or ammunition to be used in firearms.

(f) “ Firearms code ” means the Merchant Category Code 5723 approved in September 2022 by the International Organization for Standardization for firearms retailers.

(g) “ Government entity ” means any county or municipality, or state board, commission, agency, bureau, department, or any other political subdivision of the state.

(h) “ Protected financial information ” means any record of a sale, purchase, return, or refund involving a payment card that is retrieved, characterized, generated, labeled, sorted, or grouped based on the assignment of a firearms code.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-7-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-7-1
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of any county is hereby authorized to employ, in its discretion, not exceeding three (3) men in counties of Classes 1 and 2, and not exceeding two (2) men to be regularly employed at any time in counties of other classes, whose duty it shall be to patrol the roads of the county and to enforce the road and motor vehicle laws.

It is hereby expressly provided that such patrol officers shall not have the power and authority, nor shall they be authorized by the motor vehicle comptroller or the tax collector of any county, to enforce any of the provisions of law relating to the taxation of motor vehicles using the highways of this state; nor shall they receive or collect any taxes due or alleged to be due under any of such laws. This shall not apply to a county where the federal government owns thirty-five percent (35%) or more of the total acreage of the county.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-57 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-57
Status: in_force

A county may regulate the discharge of any firearm or weapon, other than a BB gun, within any platted subdivision. However, no county may prohibit the discharge of any firearm or weapon on land, if such firearm or weapon is discharged in a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile from such firearm or weapon to travel across any property line without permission of the property owner.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 38 / Section 45-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-3
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the safety of conveyance equipment and personnel, and to promote public safety awareness. This chapter establishes the minimum standards for conveyance personnel and services. The use of unsafe or defective lifting devices imposes a substantial probability of serious and preventable injury to employees and the public. The prevention of these injuries and protection of employees and the public from unsafe conditions is in the best interest of the people of this state. Conveyance personnel performing work covered by this chapter shall, by documented training and/or experience, be familiar with the operation and safety functions of the components and equipment. Training and experience shall include, but not be limited to, recognizing the safety hazards and performing the procedures required under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 38 / Section 38-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-11
Status: in_force

(1) In relation to a known minor's use of a digital service, a digital service provider shall make commercially reasonable efforts to develop and implement a strategy to prevent or mitigate the known minor's exposure to harmful material and other content that promotes or facilitates the following harms to minors:

(a) Consistent with evidence-informed medical information, the following: self-harm, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal behaviors;

(b) Patterns of use that indicate or encourage substance abuse or use of illegal drugs;

(c) Stalking, physical violence, online bullying, or harassment;

(d) Grooming, trafficking, child pornography, or other sexual exploitation or abuse;

(e) Incitement of violence; or

(f) Any other illegal activity.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed to require a digital service provider to prevent or preclude:

(a) Any minor from deliberately and independently searching for, or specifically requesting, content; or

(b) The digital service provider or individuals on the digital service from providing resources for the prevention or mitigation of the harms described in subsection (1), including evidence-informed information and clinical resources.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 35 / Section 35-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-11
Status: in_force

All identification cards shall be centrally issued by the department, adequately describe the registrant, bear a color photograph of the registrant, and include other such identifying data as required by Section 45-35-5 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 27-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-11
Status: in_force

The center shall make a person's criminal records available for inspection by him or his attorney upon written request. Prior to inspection, the person must submit a set of fingerprints, sign a written authorization for the records check, and provide any other identifying information required by the center. Should such person or his attorney contest the accuracy of any portion of such records, the center shall make available to such person or his attorney a copy of the contested record upon written application identifying the portion of the record contested and showing the reason for the contest of accuracy. Forms, procedures, fees, identification and other related aspects pertinent to such access may be prescribed by the center in making access available.

If an individual believes such information to be inaccurate or incomplete, he may request the original agency having custody or control of the records to purge, modify or supplement them and to so notify the center of such changes. Should the agency decline to so act or should the individual believe the agency's decision to be otherwise unsatisfactory, the individual or his attorney may within thirty (30) days of such decision enter an appeal to the county or circuit court of the county of his residence or to such court in the county where such agency exists. The court in each such case shall conduct a de novo hearing and may order such relief as it finds to be required by law. Such appeals shall be entered in the same manner as other appeals are entered.

Should the record in question be found to be inaccurate or incomplete, the court shall order it to be appropriately expunged, modified or supplemented by an explanatory notation. Each agency or individual in the state with custody, possession or control of any such record shall promptly cause each and every copy thereof in his custody, possession or control to be altered in accordance with the court's order. Notification of each such deletion, amendment and supplementary notation shall be promptly disseminated to any individuals or agencies to which the records in question have been communicated as well as to the individual whose records have been ordered so altered. The center shall not be held liable for the failure to modify, supplement, destroy or expunge records if an agency or court fails to forward to the center proper documentation ordering such action.

Agencies, including the center, at which criminal offender records are sought to be inspected may prescribe reasonable hours and places of inspection and may impose such additional procedures, fees or restrictions, including fingerprinting, as are reasonably necessary both to assure the record's security, to verify the identities of those who seek to inspect them and to maintain an orderly and efficient mechanism for such access.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-15
Status: in_force

A wall of a building constructed before July 1, 2012, may not be used as part of a pool yard enclosure unless each window in the wall has a latch and unless each window screen on a window in the wall is affixed by a window screen latch, screws, or similar means. This section does not require the installation of window screens. A wall of a building constructed on or after July 1, 2012, may not be used as part of a pool yard enclosure unless each ground floor window in the wall is permanently closed and unable to be opened.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-7
Status: in_force

(1) The state board of health is hereby designated as the state agency to administer a statewide radiation protection program consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) There is hereby created and established the Mississippi Radiation Advisory Council as a separate division of the agency. It is made the duty of the council, and it is hereby granted the authority to:

(a) Advise the agency in the development of comprehensive policies and programs for the evaluation, determination and reduction of hazards associated with the use of radiation, and

(b) Assist in the formulation and approval of rules, regulations and standards relating to receipt, possession, use, transfer, ownership, acquisition, manufacture, production, transportation, handling, servicing, installation, storage, disposal, sale, lease or other disposition of sources of radiation as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The recommendation of nationally recognized bodies in the field of radiation protection shall be taken into consideration in the formulation of such rules, regulations and standards.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-5 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 49-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-5
Status: in_force

(1) The annual inspection required in Section 45-49-3 must be conducted by a qualified inspector. A qualified inspector must:

(a) Be certified:

(i) By the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials at a minimum, as a Level I inspector; or

(ii) By the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International at a level that is equivalent to the certification under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph;

(b) Have twenty-four (24) months of employment experience in the field of amusement ride inspection; and

(c) Not be the owner or operator of the ride or an employee or agent of the owner or operator.

(2) The certificate of inspection shall certify that the ride is in substantial compliance with ASTM International Standard F770-19 concerning practices for ownership, operation, maintenance and inspection of amusement rides and devices.

(3) The owner or operator of an amusement ride shall:

(a) Operate, maintain and inspect all rides in substantial compliance with ASTM International Standard F770-19;

(b) Keep a paper or electronic copy of all required forms or certifications, and of all safety inspections conducted by the owner or operator during the preceding twelve (12) months, or until an inspection is repeated, whichever is longer for each ride:

(i) On or near that ride; or

(ii) At the office of the owner or operator; and

(c) Make those records available to the Mississippi Department of Revenue promptly upon request.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 39-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-13
Status: in_force

The establishment of any Crime Stoppers Advisory Council shall not impede the intent or process of the Vulnerable Adults Acts of 1986 as provided in Section 43-47-1 et seq.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-41 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-41
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections or any person having charge of a county or municipal jail or any juvenile detention facility shall provide written notification to an inmate or offender in the custody of the jail or other facility due to a conviction of or adjudication for a sex offense of the registration and notification requirements of Sections 45-33-25 , 45-33-31 , 45-33-32 and 45-33-59 at the time of the inmate's or offender's confinement and release from confinement, and shall receive a signed acknowledgment of receipt on both occasions.

(2) At least fifteen (15) days prior to the inmate's release from confinement, the Department of Corrections shall notify the victim of the offense or a designee of the immediate family of the victim regarding the date when the offender's release shall occur, provided a current address of the victim or designated family member has been furnished in writing to the Director of Records for such purpose.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-7
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by Section 45-43-11 , the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.

(2) The height of the pool yard enclosure must be at least forty-eight (48) inches as measured from the ground on the side away from the pool.

(3) Openings under the pool yard enclosure may not allow a sphere four (4) inches in diameter to pass under the pool yard enclosure.

(4) If the pool yard enclosure is constructed with horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is at least forty-five (45) inches, the openings may not allow a sphere four (4) inches in diameter to pass through the enclosure.

(5) If the pool yard enclosure is constructed with horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than forty-five (45) inches, the openings may not allow a sphere one and three-fourths (1- 3 / 4 ) inches in diameter to pass through the enclosure.

(6) The use of chain-link fencing materials is prohibited entirely for a new pool yard enclosure that is constructed after July 1, 2012. The use of diagonal fencing members that are lower than forty-nine (49) inches above the ground is prohibited for a new pool yard enclosure that is constructed after July 1, 2012.

(7) Decorative designs or cutouts on or in the pool yard enclosure may not contain any openings greater than one and three-fourths (1- 3 / 4 ) inches in any direction.

(8) Indentations or protrusions in a solid pool yard enclosure without any openings may not be greater than normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints on the side away from the pool.

(9) Permanent equipment or structures may not be constructed or placed in a manner that makes them readily available for climbing over the pool yard enclosure.

(10) The wall of a building may be part of the pool yard enclosure only if the doors and windows in the wall comply with Sections 45-43-13 and 45-43-15 .

(11) The owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool, or a property owners association that owns, controls or maintains a pool, is not required to:

(a) Build a pool yard enclosure at specified locations or distances from the pool other than distances for minimum walkways around the pool; or

(b) Conform secondary pool yard enclosures, located inside or outside the primary pool yard enclosure, to the requirements of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-3-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-3-11
Status: in_force

No member of the patrol shall, while in such position, be a candidate for any political office or take part in or contribute any money or other things of value, directly or indirectly, to any political campaign or to any candidate for public office. Anyone violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon final conviction shall be punished as provided by law, and shall be dismissed from the patrol.

It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or attempt to solicit any money or thing of value from any employee of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol for political purposes. Any person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction shall be punished as provided by law.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-9
Status: in_force

Upon the posting by such applicant of the cash bond pursuant to Section 45-21-5 , the sheriff of such county shall secure a surety bond in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Such surety bond shall be in addition to the official bond of such sheriff. The premium for such surety bond shall be paid by the applicant.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-15-7
Status: in_force

The ten-foot clearance required in Section 45-15-3 shall not be provided by movement of the high voltage overhead line through strain impressed, by attachments, or otherwise.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-3
Status: in_force

The following words shall have the following meanings for purposes of this chapter:

(a) “ Self-closing and self-latching device ” means a device that causes a gate to automatically close without human or electrical power after it has been opened and to automatically latch without human or electrical power when the gate closes.

(b) “ Doorknob lock ” means a lock that is in a doorknob and that is operated from the exterior by a key, card, or combination and from the interior without a key, card, or combination.

(c) “ Dwelling ” or “ rental dwelling ” means one or more rooms rented to one or more tenants for use as a permanent residence under a lease. The term does not include a room rented to overnight guests.

(d) “ French doors ” means double doors, sometimes called double-hinged patio doors, that provide access from a dwelling interior to the exterior and in which each of the two (2) doors are hinged and closable so that the edge of one (1) door closes immediately adjacent to the edge of the other door with no partition between the doors. “ French door ” means either one (1) of the two (2) doors.

(e) “ Keyed dead bolt ” means a door lock that is not in the doorknob, that locks by a bolt in the doorjamb, that has a bolt with at least a one-inch throw if installed after July 1, 2012, and that is operated from the exterior by a key, card, or combination and operated from the interior by a knob or lever without a key, card, or combination. The term includes a doorknob lock that contains a bolt with at least a one-inch throw.

(f)(i) “ Keyless bolting device ” means a door lock not in the doorknob that locks:

1. With a bolt with a one-inch throw into a strike plate screwed into the portion of the doorjamb surface that faces the edge of the door when the door is closed or into a metal doorjamb that serves as the strike plate, operable only by knob or lever from the door's interior and not in any manner from the door's exterior, and that is commonly known as a keyless dead bolt;

2. By a drop bolt system operated by placing a central metal plate over a metal doorjamb restraint which protrudes from the doorjamb and which is affixed to the doorjamb frame by means of three (3) case-hardened screws at least three (3) inches in length. One-half ( 1 / 2 ) of the central plate must overlap the interior surface of the door and the other one-half ( 1 / 2 ) of the central plate must overlap the doorjamb when the plate is placed over the doorjamb restraint. The drop bolt system must prevent the door from being opened unless the central plate is lifted off of the doorjamb restraint by a person who is on the interior side of the door; or

3. By a metal bar or metal tube that is placed across the entire interior side of the door and secured in place at each end of the bar or tube by heavy-duty metal screw hooks. The screw hooks must be at least three (3) inches in length and must be screwed into the doorframe stud or wall stud on each side of the door. The bar or tube must be capable of being secured to both of the screw hooks and must be permanently attached in some way to the doorframe stud or wall stud. When secured to the screw hooks, the bar or tube must prevent the door from being opened unless the bar or tube is removed by a person who is on the interior side of the door.

(ii) The term does not include a chain latch, flip latch, surface-mounted slide bolt, mortise door bolt, surface-mounted barrel bolt, surface-mounted swing bar door guard, spring-loaded night latch, foot bolt, or other lock or latch.

(g) “ Multiunit rental complex ” means two (2) or more dwelling units in one or more buildings that are under common ownership, managed by the same owner, managing agent, or management company, and located on the same lot or tract of land or adjacent lots or tracts of land. The term includes a condominium, cooperative, or townhome project. The term does not include:

(i) A facility primarily renting rooms to overnight guests; or

(ii) A single-family home or adjacent single-family homes that are not part of a condominium, cooperative, or townhome project.

(h) “ Pool ” means a permanent swimming pool, permanent wading or reflection pool, or permanent hot tub or spa over eighteen (18) inches deep, located at ground level, above ground, below ground, or indoors.

(i) “ Pool yard ” means an area that contains a pool.

(j) “ Pool yard enclosure ” or “ enclosure ” means a fence, wall, or combination of fences, walls, gates, windows, or doors that completely surround a pool.

(k) “ Private club ” means country club, golf club, tennis club, yacht club, gym or any similar association or organization that provides services or facilities to its members and that is not usually open to the public.

(l) “ Property owners association ” means an association of property owners for a residential subdivision, a condominium, cooperative or townhome project, or other project involving residential dwellings.

(m) “ Sliding-door handle latch ” means a latch or lock that is near the handle on a sliding glass door, that is operated with or without a key, and that is designed to prevent the door from being opened.

(n) “ Sliding-door pin lock ” means a pin or rod that is inserted from the interior side of a sliding glass door at the side opposite the door's handle and that is designed to prevent the door from being opened or lifted.

(o) “ Sliding-door security bar ” means a bar or rod that can be placed at the bottom of or across the interior side of the fixed panel of a sliding glass door and that is designed to prevent the sliding panel of the door from being opened.

(p) “ Tenant ” means a person who is obligated to pay rent or other consideration and who is authorized to occupy a dwelling, to the exclusion of others, under a verbal or written lease or rental agreement.

(q) “ Window latch ” means a device on a window or window screen that prevents the window or window screen from being opened and that is operated without a key and only from the interior.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 38 / Section 38-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-13
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, this chapter may not be construed as providing a basis for, or being subject to, a private right of action for a violation of this chapter.

(2) If a digital service provider violates this chapter, the parent or guardian of a known minor affected by that violation may bring a cause of action seeking:

(a) A declaratory judgment under Rule 57 of Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure ; or

(b) An injunction against the digital service provider.

(3) A court may not certify an action brought under this section as a class action.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-3
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Mississippi in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the public health and safety:

(a) To institute and maintain a program to permit development and utilization of sources of radiation for purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public, and

(b) To prevent and/or reduce associated harmful effects of radiation upon the public through the institution and maintenance of a regulatory program for all sources of radiation; providing for: (1) a single, effective system of regulation within the state; (2) a system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states, and (3) compatibility with the standards and regulatory programs of the federal government for by-product, source, special nuclear materials, other radioactive materials and other sources of radiation.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-27 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 45-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-27
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all new and existing conveyances located in any building or structure to have the conveyance inspected annually (ASME A17.1/CSA B44, category one) by a licensed elevator inspector who shall supply the property owner or lessee and the licensing authority with a written inspection report that describes any and all code violations. However, if the conveyance is an elevator that serves only two (2) adjacent floors, the owner may request an exemption from the annual inspection requirement pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner governing said exemption. Property owners shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the published inspection report to be in full compliance with correcting the violations.

(2)(a) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all conveyances to hire an elevator contractor or a limited elevator contractor to supervise the required tests at intervals in compliance with the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Appendix N, ASME A18.1 and ASCE 21.

(b) All tests shall be performed by a licensed elevator mechanic.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-15
Status: in_force

No public entity or public official shall be liable for any loss or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in an identification card issued pursuant to this article.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 43 / Section 45-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-3
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the safety of conveyance equipment and personnel, and to promote public safety awareness. This chapter establishes the minimum standards for conveyance personnel and services. The use of unsafe or defective lifting devices imposes a substantial probability of serious and preventable injury to employees and the public. The prevention of these injuries and protection of employees and the public from unsafe conditions is in the best interest of the people of this state. Conveyance personnel performing work covered by this chapter shall, by documented training and/or experience, be familiar with the operation and safety functions of the components and equipment. Training and experience shall include, but not be limited to, recognizing the safety hazards and performing the procedures required under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-55 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 35-55
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-55
Status: in_force

(1) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of four (4) years, shall expire at midnight on the cardholder's birthday, and may be renewed any time within six (6) months before the expiration date of the card upon application and payment of the required fee. The identification cards shall be issued to persons with disabilities upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one (1) medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal.

(2) The identification card for persons with temporary disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one (1) medical doctor attesting to the disability and estimating the duration of the disability. Temporary disability identification cards shall be issued for periods of six (6) months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of the disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 49-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-3
Status: in_force

(1) An amusement ride may not be operated in this state unless the Mississippi Department of Revenue has issued an operating permit decal for the amusement ride to the owner or operator for the current calendar year.

(2) An application for an operating permit decal must be submitted to the department not fewer than fifteen (15) business days before the first time the amusement ride is operated in the state, and must include the following:

(a) Certificate of insurance in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence that insures the owner or operator against liability for injury to persons and property arising out of the use or operation of the amusement ride;

(b) Payment of a fee not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00); and

(c) Proof of satisfactory inspection of the ride by a qualified inspector, as defined in Section 45-49-5 , conducted no earlier than fifteen (15) days before the submission of the application for an operating permit decal. The date of the inspection must be indicated on the proof of inspection.

(3) The operating permit decal shall be valid until the end of the calendar year of the date of issue and must be in a manner and format as prescribed by the department.

(4) The operating permit decal must be affixed to the ride in a conspicuous location that is plainly visible to patrons.

(5) The department shall:

(a) Determine the manner and format of the operating permit decal, any forms to be used to apply for the decal, and any forms to be used to report serious injuries or illnesses;

(b) Make any forms and certifications available on the department's website and provide decals to owners or operators;

(c) Subject to the limitations of this chapter, determine the fee for the filing of an operating permit decal;

(d) Allow an owner or operator to apply for operating permit decals for multiple rides at one time, using one (1) form; and

(e) Charge one (1) fee for the filing of each application form, regardless of the number of rides listed on the application.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-71 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-71
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-71
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety shall be the state agency with responsibility for regulating a digital wallet for state agency credentials. The Commissioner of Public Safety may promulgate rules and regulations regarding such digital wallet technology.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-5 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 39-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-5
Status: in_force

(1) The council may contract with a person to serve as its director or, with the concurrence of the Commissioner of Public Safety, may employ an individual within the Department of Public Safety to serve as director. The council shall establish the authority and responsibilities of the director.

(2) The council shall:

(a) Advise and assist in the creation of local crime stoppers programs;

(b) Foster the detection of crime and encourage persons to report information about criminal acts;

(c) Encourage news and other media to promote local crime stoppers programs and to inform the public of the functions of the council;

(d) Assist local crime stoppers programs in forwarding information about criminal acts to the appropriate law enforcement agencies; and

(e) Help law enforcement agencies detect and combat crime by increasing the flow of information to and between law enforcement agencies.

(3) The council may adopt rules to carry out its duties under this chapter.

(4) The assessments collected under subsection (5) of Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code of 1972 , and any other funds as may be made available through contributions from private or public sources, shall be deposited in a special fund that is hereby created in the State Treasury and designated the State Crime Stoppers Fund. Monies deposited in the fund shall be expended by the council, pursuant to appropriation therefor by the Legislature, for the authorized purposes of the State Crime Stoppers Program established under this chapter, including, but not limited to, providing reward monies for individuals who legitimately report crime activity. Any such funds paid to such individuals shall be kept confidential by the council, and any audit of the fund and the expenditures of the council shall provide for the confidentiality of any expenditures to such individuals. The Department of Public Safety shall have the authority to accept, budget and expend for any proper expenses of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council any special source funds made available to the Crime Stoppers Program subject to the approval of the Department of Finance and Administration and in accordance with procedures for federal fund escalations as established in Section 27-104-21 .

(5) The council shall have the authority to require financial statement reporting from any local crime stoppers program receiving any type of public funding, including, but not limited to, surcharges, assessments, fees or other funds paid directly to a local crime stoppers program by a municipal or county agency, including funds received under Section 45-39-17 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-6-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-6-15
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Such assessments as are collected under Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code of 1972 , and contributions, grants and other monies received by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in a special fund hereby created in the State Treasury and designated the “Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund,” which shall be expended by the board to defray the expenses of the program as authorized and appropriated by the Legislature.

(b) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessments collected under Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code of 1972 , shall be deposited into the “Jail Officer Training Account” which is hereby created in the “Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund.” The funds in such account shall be expended by the Board on Jail Officer Standards and Training to defray the expenses of the jail officers training program as authorized and appropriated by the Legislature.

(c) Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund and account at the end of the fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund and any interest earned on the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.

(2) The board may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this chapter any and all donations, both real and personal property, and grants of money from any governmental unit or public agency, or from any institution, person, firm or corporation.

(3) Money authorized and appropriated by the Legislature shall be paid by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the Department of Finance and Administration, which shall issue its warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or officers of the commission, in the manner provided by law.

(4) From and after July 1, 2016, the expenses of this agency shall be defrayed by appropriation from the State General Fund and all user charges and fees authorized under this section shall be deposited into the State General Fund as authorized by law.

(5) From and after July 1, 2016, no state agency shall charge another state agency a fee, assessment, rent or other charge for services or resources received by authority of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-19 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 23-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-19
Status: in_force

The chief inspector, if authorized by the board, is hereby charged, directed and empowered:

(a) to take action necessary for the enforcement of the laws of the State of Mississippi governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies and of the rules and regulations of the board;

(b) to keep a complete record of the type, dimensions, maximum allowable pressure, age, location, and all inspection reports of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies;

(c) to publish and make available to anyone requesting them copies of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board;

(d) to issue, or to suspend or revoke for cause, inspection certificates as provided for in Sections 45-23-41 through 45-23-49 ;

(e) to cause the prosecution of all violators of the provisions of this chapter;

(f) to draw from the special fund created by Sections 45-23-53 through 45-23-55 any funds appropriated or authorized to be expended by the legislature for the purpose of implementing and administering this chapter. These expenditures may include but are not necessarily limited to the necessary traveling expenses of the chief inspector and his deputies and the expense incident to the maintenance of the chief inspector's office;

(g) to maintain a list of qualified inspectors or other persons eligible to make inspections within this state and its territories.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 13-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-11
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality or the board of supervisors of any county outside a municipality may grant permits under which fireworks, the sale, possession or use of which is otherwise prohibited hereby, may be sold and used for exhibition purposes; however, such permit shall be issued in compliance with Section 1123 of the National Fire Protection Association, as revised, and the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code, as revised. Such permits shall require that the persons in charge of such exhibitions shall be experienced in the handling of fireworks and the members of the public attending the exhibitions shall be kept at a safe distance therefrom. Any fireworks held in storage for such exhibitions shall be kept in a closed box until removed therefrom for firing.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-105 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 13-105
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-105
Status: in_force

Any seller of dynamite, nitroglycerine, explosives, gas bombs, dynamite caps, nitroglycerine caps, fuses, detonators, or other similar explosives who does not report to proper authorities as required by this article shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary not exceeding five (5) years, or in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-43 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-43
Status: in_force

Each company operating boilers and/or pressure vessels covered by owner or user inspection service meeting the requirements of Section 45-23-21(b) shall maintain in its files an inspection record which shall list, by number and such abbreviated description as may be necessary for identification, each pressure vessel covered by this chapter, the date of the last inspection of each such unit, and for each pressure vessel the approximate date for the next inspection thereof arrived at by applying the appropriate rules therefor to all data available at the time such inspection record is compiled. Such inspection record shall be readily available for examination by the chief inspector or his authorized representative during business hours.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-61 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 35-61
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-61
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations under which this article shall be implemented.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-43 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 23-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-43
Status: in_force

Each company operating boilers and/or pressure vessels covered by owner or user inspection service meeting the requirements of Section 45-23-21(b) shall maintain in its files an inspection record which shall list, by number and such abbreviated description as may be necessary for identification, each pressure vessel covered by this chapter, the date of the last inspection of each such unit, and for each pressure vessel the approximate date for the next inspection thereof arrived at by applying the appropriate rules therefor to all data available at the time such inspection record is compiled. Such inspection record shall be readily available for examination by the chief inspector or his authorized representative during business hours.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 49 / Section 49-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-7
Status: in_force

(1) A ride operator must:

(a) Be at least sixteen (16) years of age;

(b) Operate only one (1) amusement ride at a time;

(c) Be in attendance at all times when the ride is operating; and

(d) Operate the ride in accordance with the ride manufacturer's specifications.

(2) To the extent permitted by law, an operator may deny any person entrance to an amusement ride if the operator believes that entrance by that person may jeopardize the safety of the person or other persons.

(3) Patron responsibility:

(a) There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride. Patrons of an amusement ride, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have the duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, before or during participation, or both.

(b) Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

(c) Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

(d) Any patron that violates the provisions of this subsection (3) shall be subject to immediate removal from the amusement facility without a refund of any admission charge.

(e) An owner or operator of an amusement ride shall display the potential penalties for violation of this section at each amusement ride.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-21 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 43-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-21
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section and Section 45-43-23 , a person who constructs or modifies a pool yard enclosure to conform with this chapter may not be required to construct the enclosure differently by a local governmental entity, common law or any other law.

(2) An owner of a multiunit rental complex or a rental dwelling in a condominium, cooperative, or townhome project with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls or maintains a pool may, at the person's option, exceed the standards of this chapter or those adopted by the State Board of Health under Section 45-43-23 . A tenant or occupant in a multiunit rental complex and a member of a property owners association may, by express written agreement, require the owner of the complex or the association to exceed those standards.

(3) A municipality may continue to require greater overall height requirements for pool yard enclosures if the requirements exist under the municipality's ordinances on July 1, 2012.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-59 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-59
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-59
Status: in_force

At least thirty (30) days prior to the date upon which a shipper intends to begin the movement of radioactive waste into or within this state, the shipper shall apply to the agency for an annual permit for such shipments. Before any radioactive wastes may be transported into or within this state, the shipper shall:

(a) Comply fully with all applicable laws and administrative rules and regulations, both state and federal, regarding the packaging and transportation of radioactive wastes.

(b) Provide any information as the agency deems necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the public and the environment.

(c) Provide evidence of liability insurance sufficient to protect the state and the public at large from possible radiological injury or damage to any person or property due to packaging or transportation.

(d) Certify to the agency that it will hold the State of Mississippi harmless for all claims, actions or proceedings in law or equity arising out of radiological injury or damage to persons or property occurring during the transportation of its radioactive waste into or within the state, including all costs of defending the same; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver of the state's sovereign immunity.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-61 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-61
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-61
Status: in_force

Upon the approval by the agency of an application for a permit to transport radioactive waste, the shipper shall pay a permit fee based on a schedule of fees established by the agency in consultation with the state board of health. The fee shall reflect the relative hazard and potential threat to the public health and safety of the radioactive waste, based upon its volume, radioactivity and toxicity. Upon receipt of such fee the agency shall issue a permit. Such fee shall be deposited into the fund established pursuant to the provisions of Section 33-15-11(b)(12), Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-21 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-21
Status: in_force

(1) If no court action or proceeding has been instituted against the holder of such permit to recover property damage incurred as a direct result of such event, if no fine assessed against the holder of such permit for failure to substantially comply with the specifications and plans certified by the state board of health or any pertinent regulation of the state board of health about which the holder of the permit had written notice prior to such certification remains unpaid and if no additional law enforcement expense remains unpaid, then sixty (60) days after the conclusion of such event the sheriff shall return the full amount of the cash bond to the party posting it thereof.

(2) If a court action or proceeding has been instituted against the holder of such permit, then the sheriff shall place such cash bond with such court where such action or proceeding has been instituted to be placed in escrow. If no such court action or proceeding has been instituted but a fine assessed against the holder of such permit for failure to comply with the health and safety regulations remains unpaid, or if any additional law enforcement expense remains unpaid, then the sheriff shall reimburse the political subdivision reasonably incurring such legitimate additional law enforcement expenses, the sheriff shall forward to the court assessing such fine portions of the cash bond to meet such obligations and the sheriff shall forward the remainder of such cash bond returned to the party posting. If the cash bond is insufficient to meet such obligations, then the cash bond shall be apportioned equally among such court and such political subdivision.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-59 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 35-59
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-59
Status: in_force

The identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the word “SEATING” with a box or blank space adjacent thereto. The issuer of the card shall place an “X” in such box or blank space if the applicant's disability creates mobility or health limitations which prevent him or her from climbing stairs or steep inclines. When so marked, the identification card for persons with disabilities shall be sufficient to admit the holder to seating for persons with disabilities at public events in this state.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-17 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 33 / Section 45-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-17
Status: in_force

(1) A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended, revoked or subject to civil penalty by the administrator upon verification that any one or more of the following reasons exist:

(a) Any false statement as to a material matter in the application.

(b) Fraud, misrepresentation or bribery in securing a license.

(c) Failure to notify the licensing authority and the owner or lessee of an elevator or other conveyance in any condition that is not in compliance with this chapter.

(2) No license shall be suspended, revoked, denied or subject to civil penalty until after a hearing before the administrator upon notice and hearing to the licensee or applicant of at least twenty (20) days at the last known address appearing on the license or application, served personally or by registered mail. The administrator may suspend or revoke the license, deny the application, levy a civil penalty, or dismiss the proceeding.

(3) Any person, sole proprietor, firm, or corporation whose license is revoked, suspended or subject to civil penalty, or whose license application is denied, may appeal from such determination to the Commissioner of Insurance, which shall within thirty (30) days thereafter, hold a hearing, of which at least fifteen (15) days' written notice shall be given to all interested parties. The commissioner shall, within thirty (30) days after such hearing, issue a decision.

(4) Any person, sole proprietor, firm or corporation whose license is revoked suspended or subject to civil penalty, or whose license application is denied, may appeal from such determination to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, within twenty (20) days of the final ruling.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-36 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-36
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-36
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of sex offender registration or change of registration information, the Department of Public Safety shall immediately provide the information to:

(a) The National Sex Offender Registry or other appropriate databases;

(b) The sheriff of the county and the chief law enforcement officer of any other jurisdiction where the offender resides, lodges, is an employee or is a student or intends to reside, work, attend school or volunteer;

(c) The sheriff of the county and the chief law enforcement officer of any other jurisdiction from which or to which a change of residence, employment or student status occurs;

(d) The Department of Human Services, the Department of Child Protection Services, and any other social service entities responsible for protecting minors in the child welfare system;

(e) The probation agency that is currently supervising the sex offender;

(f) Any agency responsible for conducting employment-related background checks under Section 3 of the National Child Protection Act of 1993 ( 42 USC 5119(a) );

(g) Each school and public housing agency in each jurisdiction in which the sex offender resides, is an employee or is a student;

(h) All prosecutor offices in each jurisdiction in which the sex offender resides, is an employee, or is a student; and

(i) Any other agencies with criminal investigation, prosecution or sex offender supervision functions in each jurisdiction in which the sex offender resides, is an employee, or is a student.

(2) The Department of Public Safety shall post changes to the public registry website within three (3) business days. Electronic notification will be available via the Internet to all law enforcement agencies, to any volunteer organizations in which contact with minors or vulnerable adults might occur and any organization, company or individual who requests notification pursuant to procedures established by the Department of Public Safety. This provision shall take effect upon the state's receipt and implementation of the Department of Justice software in compliance with the provisions of the Adam Walsh Act.

(3) From and after July 1, 2015, local jurisdictions receiving notification and that have the ability may notify residents when a sex offender begins residing, lodges, becomes employed, volunteers or attends school or intends to reside, lodge, work, attend school or volunteer in the area by using a website, social media, print media, email or may provide a link to the Department of Public Safety website.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-61 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-61
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-61
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations under which this article shall be implemented.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 27-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-11
Status: in_force

The center shall make a person's criminal records available for inspection by him or his attorney upon written request. Prior to inspection, the person must submit a set of fingerprints, sign a written authorization for the records check, and provide any other identifying information required by the center. Should such person or his attorney contest the accuracy of any portion of such records, the center shall make available to such person or his attorney a copy of the contested record upon written application identifying the portion of the record contested and showing the reason for the contest of accuracy. Forms, procedures, fees, identification and other related aspects pertinent to such access may be prescribed by the center in making access available.

If an individual believes such information to be inaccurate or incomplete, he may request the original agency having custody or control of the records to purge, modify or supplement them and to so notify the center of such changes. Should the agency decline to so act or should the individual believe the agency's decision to be otherwise unsatisfactory, the individual or his attorney may within thirty (30) days of such decision enter an appeal to the county or circuit court of the county of his residence or to such court in the county where such agency exists. The court in each such case shall conduct a de novo hearing and may order such relief as it finds to be required by law. Such appeals shall be entered in the same manner as other appeals are entered.

Should the record in question be found to be inaccurate or incomplete, the court shall order it to be appropriately expunged, modified or supplemented by an explanatory notation. Each agency or individual in the state with custody, possession or control of any such record shall promptly cause each and every copy thereof in his custody, possession or control to be altered in accordance with the court's order. Notification of each such deletion, amendment and supplementary notation shall be promptly disseminated to any individuals or agencies to which the records in question have been communicated as well as to the individual whose records have been ordered so altered. The center shall not be held liable for the failure to modify, supplement, destroy or expunge records if an agency or court fails to forward to the center proper documentation ordering such action.

Agencies, including the center, at which criminal offender records are sought to be inspected may prescribe reasonable hours and places of inspection and may impose such additional procedures, fees or restrictions, including fingerprinting, as are reasonably necessary both to assure the record's security, to verify the identities of those who seek to inspect them and to maintain an orderly and efficient mechanism for such access.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-83 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-83
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-83
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to:

(a) The State of Mississippi, including an agency, department, commission, bureau, board, office, council, court or other entity that is in any branch of state government and which is created by the constitution or a statute of this state;

(b) The governing body of a municipality, county, school district or other district;

(c) An officer, employee or body that is part of a municipality, county, school district or other district, including a sheriff, municipal police department, municipal attorney or county attorney; and

(d) A district attorney or other prosecuting attorney.

(2)(a) An entity described in subsection (1) of this section may not adopt a rule, regulation, order, ordinance or policy under which the entity enforces, or by consistent action allows the enforcement of, a federal statute, order, rule or regulation that purports to regulate a firearm suppressor, as defined in Section 45-9-81 , if the rule, regulation, order, ordinance or policy imposes a prohibition, restriction or other regulation that does not exist under the laws of this state.

(b) An entity or person employed by or otherwise under the direction or control of an entity described in subsection (1) of this section may not enforce or attempt to enforce any federal statute, order, rule or regulation described under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3)(a) An entity described in subsection (1) of this section may not receive state funds if the entity adopts a rule, regulation, order, ordinance or policy under which the entity enforces a federal law described under subsection (2)(a) of this section or, by consistent action, allows the enforcement of a federal law described under subsection (2)(a) of this section.

(b) State funds for the entity must be denied for the fiscal year following the year in which a final judicial determination in an action brought under this section is made that the entity has violated subsection (2)(a) of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 34 / Section 38-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-11
Status: in_force

(1) In relation to a known minor's use of a digital service, a digital service provider shall make commercially reasonable efforts to develop and implement a strategy to prevent or mitigate the known minor's exposure to harmful material and other content that promotes or facilitates the following harms to minors:

(a) Consistent with evidence-informed medical information, the following: self-harm, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal behaviors;

(b) Patterns of use that indicate or encourage substance abuse or use of illegal drugs;

(c) Stalking, physical violence, online bullying, or harassment;

(d) Grooming, trafficking, child pornography, or other sexual exploitation or abuse;

(e) Incitement of violence; or

(f) Any other illegal activity.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed to require a digital service provider to prevent or preclude:

(a) Any minor from deliberately and independently searching for, or specifically requesting, content; or

(b) The digital service provider or individuals on the digital service from providing resources for the prevention or mitigation of the harms described in subsection (1), including evidence-informed information and clinical resources.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-9
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by Section 45-43-11 , a gate in a fence or wall enclosing a pool yard as required by Section 45-43-7 shall:

(a) Have a self-closing and self-latching device;

(b) Have hardware enabling it to be locked, at the option of whoever controls the gate, by a padlock or a built-in lock operated by key, card, or combination; and

(c) Open outward away from the pool yard.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (3) of this section and Section 45-43-11 , a gate latch must be installed so that it is at least sixty (60) inches above the ground, except that it may be installed lower if:

(a) The latch is installed on the pool yard side of the gate only and is at least three (3) inches below the top of the gate; and

(b) The gate or enclosure has no opening greater than one-half ( 1 / 2 ) inch in any direction within eighteen (18) inches from the latch, including the space between the gate and the gatepost to which the gate latches.

(3) A gate latch may be located forty-two (42) inches or higher above the ground if the gate cannot be opened except by key, card, or combination on both sides of the gate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-47 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 23-47
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-47
Status: in_force

No inspection certificate issued for an insured boiler or pressure vessel based upon a report of a special inspector shall be valid after the boiler or pressure vessel for which it was issued shall cease to be insured by a company duly authorized by this state to provide such insurance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-49 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 23-49
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-49
Status: in_force

The board or its authorized representative may at any time suspend an inspection certificate when, upon a showing of due cause, the boiler or pressure vessel for which it was issued cannot be operated without menace to the public safety, or when the boiler or pressure vessel is found not to comply with the rules and regulations herein provided. Each suspension of an inspection certificate shall continue in effect until such boiler or pressure vessel shall have been made to conform to the rules and regulations of the board, and until said inspection certificate shall have been reinstated.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 34-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-9
Status: in_force

An offender required to register on the basis of a conviction entered shall register with the responsible agency within thirty (30) business days of the date of judgment unless the offender is immediately confined or committed, in which case the offender shall register before release in accordance with the procedures established by the department. The responsible agency shall immediately forward the registration information to the department.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-33 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 43 / Section 45-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-33
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person, firm, or corporation owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, inspecting, testing, or repairing any elevator or other related mechanism covered by this chapter for damages to person or property caused by any defect therein, nor does the state assume any such liability or responsibility therefor or any liability to any person for whatsoever reason by the enactment of this chapter or any acts or omissions arising hereunder.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-65 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-65
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-65
Status: in_force

The agency, in conjunction with the state board of health, shall develop as soon as practicable a training program for public safety officials which shall include instruction on emergency response to transportation accidents involving radioactive waste.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-71 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 33 / Section 35-71
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-71
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety shall be the state agency with responsibility for regulating a digital wallet for state agency credentials. The Commissioner of Public Safety may promulgate rules and regulations regarding such digital wallet technology.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 23-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-3
Status: in_force

This chapter, except as otherwise herein provided, shall apply to all boilers and pressure vessels operating or intended for operation in the State of Mississippi or its territories.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-35 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-35
Status: in_force

Ordinances, resolutions or regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of the governing body of a municipality or county or the political entity relating to sources of radiation shall not be superseded by this chapter; provided, that such ordinances or regulations are and continue to be no more restrictive than, and consistent and compatible with, the provisions of this chapter, as amended, and rules and regulations promulgated by the agency.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-51 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 34 / Section 35-51
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-51
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(a) “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety.

(b) “ Department ” means Department of Public Safety.

(c) “ Disability ” means any physical, mental or neurological impairment which severely restricts a person's mobility, manual dexterity or ability to climb stairs; substantial loss of sight or hearing; loss of one or more limbs or use thereof; or significantly diminished reasoning capacity.

(d) “ Identification card for persons with disabilities ” means an identification card issued as provided in this article.

(e) “ Permanent disability ” means any disability which is permanent in nature or which is expected to continue for a period of at least five (5) years.

(f) “ Person with disabilities ” means any person with a permanent or temporary disability.

(g) “ Temporary disability ” means any disability which is expected to continue for at least six (6) months but less than five (5) years.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-69 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-69
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-69
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully violates any provision of Sections 45-14-51 through 45-14-67 or any regulation or order issued hereunder may, upon conviction therefor, be punished by a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for five (5) years, or both.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-49 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-49
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-49
Status: in_force

The board or its authorized representative may at any time suspend an inspection certificate when, upon a showing of due cause, the boiler or pressure vessel for which it was issued cannot be operated without menace to the public safety, or when the boiler or pressure vessel is found not to comply with the rules and regulations herein provided. Each suspension of an inspection certificate shall continue in effect until such boiler or pressure vessel shall have been made to conform to the rules and regulations of the board, and until said inspection certificate shall have been reinstated.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-83 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-83
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-83
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to:

(a) The State of Mississippi, including an agency, department, commission, bureau, board, office, council, court or other entity that is in any branch of state government and which is created by the constitution or a statute of this state;

(b) The governing body of a municipality, county, school district or other district;

(c) An officer, employee or body that is part of a municipality, county, school district or other district, including a sheriff, municipal police department, municipal attorney or county attorney; and

(d) A district attorney or other prosecuting attorney.

(2)(a) An entity described in subsection (1) of this section may not adopt a rule, regulation, order, ordinance or policy under which the entity enforces, or by consistent action allows the enforcement of, a federal statute, order, rule or regulation that purports to regulate a firearm suppressor, as defined in Section 45-9-81 , if the rule, regulation, order, ordinance or policy imposes a prohibition, restriction or other regulation that does not exist under the laws of this state.

(b) An entity or person employed by or otherwise under the direction or control of an entity described in subsection (1) of this section may not enforce or attempt to enforce any federal statute, order, rule or regulation described under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3)(a) An entity described in subsection (1) of this section may not receive state funds if the entity adopts a rule, regulation, order, ordinance or policy under which the entity enforces a federal law described under subsection (2)(a) of this section or, by consistent action, allows the enforcement of a federal law described under subsection (2)(a) of this section.

(b) State funds for the entity must be denied for the fiscal year following the year in which a final judicial determination in an action brought under this section is made that the entity has violated subsection (2)(a) of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-45 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-45
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may enter into a contract with a qualified vendor experienced in and capable of fulfilling the requirements of this section on a daily basis to provide a data monitoring and alert system for persons who are required to be monitored under this chapter. The initial program shall provide for monitoring upon release of the offenders listed in Section 45-33-33 or 45-33-47 as being obligated to be monitored while on bond or upon release from confinement.

(2) The system shall monitor the movement of a monitored subject through public records or other record information systems, and, at a minimum, shall provide:

(a) Time-correlated or continuous tracking of the geographic location of the monitored subject using a Global Positioning System that is based on satellite and other location technology;

(b) An automated monitoring system that can be used to permit law enforcement agencies to compare the geographic positions of monitored subjects with reported crime incidents and the proximity of the monitored subject to a reported crime incident; and

(c) From and after January 1, 2015, and subject to regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Corrections, notification to:

(i) A victim or family of a victim who have registered for notification when the offender is within a specified range of the victim's or family's residence; and

(ii) Law enforcement when an offender is within the prohibited range of a school or other place where the offender is prohibited from being.

(3) The vendor shall notify the Department of Public Safety or a local law enforcement agency if a registered sex offender does any of the following:

(a) Moves from a residence or address in this state to a residence or address in another state.

(b) Moves from a residence or address in this state to another residence or address in this state.

(4) The Department of Corrections shall develop procedures to determine, investigate and report on a twenty-four-hour-per-day basis a monitored subject's noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the program, and all reports of noncompliance shall be investigated immediately by the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction that receives a report of noncompliance.

(5)(a) The system shall be installed and operational not later than January 1, 2014, following an appropriate testing period. The initial program shall consist of monitoring of the required offenders; in the second phase, the program will provide for notification to victims who have registered for notification.

(b) The Commissioner of Corrections shall study and develop recommendations for the Legislature as to the advisability of monitoring of additional registrants not later than January 1, 2015.

(6) The Commissioner of Corrections may adopt regulations to establish fees and otherwise administer monitoring of sex offenders as required under this chapter.

(7) Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the Department of Corrections, Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and federal, county and municipal law enforcement agencies may share criminal incident information with each other and the vendor selected to provide the monitoring equipment for the program for the purposes of detection and prevention of crime.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-51 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-51
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-51
Status: in_force

Every person who shall give any public amusement, entertainment or exhibition in any house or place for public amusement not constructed and arranged as required by Sections 45-11-21 through 45-11-55 , or shall violate or permit the violation of any of their requirements, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, shall be fined not less than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned in the county jail not less than one (1) week nor more than six (6) months, or both.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-5-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 5-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-5-9
Status: in_force

The sheriff of each county, and the mayor of each municipality, is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint as many extra deputy sheriffs and as many extra deputy police officers, as the case may be, as he deems necessary for the purposes herein. Each applicant to the academy herein created shall be subject to approval by the Commissioner of Public Safety who shall be the sole judge of the qualifications of such applicant, and when deemed necessary for the purposes herein, the sheriff and mayor, as the case may be, shall have the power and authority to order said deputies to perform any of the duties required under this chapter, and all such deputies ordered to do so shall have the full power and authority so to do as is vested in other police or peace officers of this state. Such deputies shall be paid for services rendered such compensation and may be furnished such uniforms and equipment as may be agreed upon by the sheriff with approval of the board of supervisors, and by the mayor, with the approval of the governing authorities of such municipality, same to be paid from any available county funds, and/or any available municipal funds, as the case may be. Each such deputy shall give bond, with sufficient surety, to be payable, conditioned and approved as provided by law, in a penalty not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The premiums for such bonds shall be paid from any available county funds or any available municipal funds, as the case may be.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-105 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 11-105
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-105
Status: in_force

(1) The Mississippi Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by the State Fire Marshal and such other persons as authorized thereby, including for this reason any county or municipal fire prevention personnel, pertaining to the prevention, inspection or investigation of fires. The State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal and deputy fire marshals shall have the status and powers of a law enforcement officer in performing their duties under the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code as authorized by standards set by Section 45-11-103, Mississippi Code of 1972 . The State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal and deputy fire marshals serving under permanent appointment on January 1, 1992, shall not be required to meet any requirements of Section 45-6-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 . The State Fire Marshal is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code.

(2) Applications for fire safety inspections shall be filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. An inspection fee of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and reasonable and necessary travel expenses as provided under Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code of 1972 , shall be assessed for each inspection conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and shall be paid to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

(3) The inspection fee and expenses authorized under subsection (2) shall not be assessed for the inspection of buildings owned by the State of Mississippi or its political subdivisions or for inspections conducted by local fire departments or other local agencies with authority to conduct inspections or for the inspection of buildings used for religious assemblies.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-5 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 35 / Section 45-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-5
Status: in_force

This chapter covers the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration and repair of the following equipment, its associated parts, and its hoistways, except as provided by Section 45-45-7 :

(a) Hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car or platform that moves between two (2) or more landings. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following (also see ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, ASME A17.3 and ASME A18.1):

(i) Elevators;

(ii) Platform lifts;

(iii) Stairway chairlifts.

(b) Power-driven stairways and walkways for carrying persons between landings. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following (also see ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, and ASME A17.3):

(i) Escalators;

(ii) Moving walks.

(c) Hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car that serves two (2) or more landings and is restricted to the carrying of material by its limited size or limited access to the car. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following (also see ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, and ASME A17.3):

(i) Dumbwaiters;

(ii) Material lifts and dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-59 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 23-59
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-59
Status: in_force

Within thirty (30) days after any order or act of the board, any person aggrieved thereby may file a petition in the circuit court of the county of the aggrieved for a review thereof. The court shall summarily hear the petition and may make any appropriate order.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 49-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-7
Status: in_force

(1) A ride operator must:

(a) Be at least sixteen (16) years of age;

(b) Operate only one (1) amusement ride at a time;

(c) Be in attendance at all times when the ride is operating; and

(d) Operate the ride in accordance with the ride manufacturer's specifications.

(2) To the extent permitted by law, an operator may deny any person entrance to an amusement ride if the operator believes that entrance by that person may jeopardize the safety of the person or other persons.

(3) Patron responsibility:

(a) There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride. Patrons of an amusement ride, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have the duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, before or during participation, or both.

(b) Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

(c) Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

(d) Any patron that violates the provisions of this subsection (3) shall be subject to immediate removal from the amusement facility without a refund of any admission charge.

(e) An owner or operator of an amusement ride shall display the potential penalties for violation of this section at each amusement ride.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-39 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 23-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-39
Status: in_force

All boilers, other than cast iron sectional boilers, and pressure vessels to be installed in this state after the twelve (12) month period from the date upon which the rules and regulations of the board shall become effective, shall be inspected during construction as required by the applicable rules and regulations of the board by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers and pressure vessels in this state, or, if constructed outside of the state, by an inspector holding a license issued by an organization approved by the board.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 23-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-9
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Health (hereinafter board) shall adopt definitions, rules and regulations for the safe construction, installation, inspection, care and good practice in the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.

(a) The definitions, rules and regulations so formulated for new construction shall be based upon and at all times follow the generally accepted nationwide engineering standards, formulae and practices established and pertaining to boiler and pressure vessel construction and safety, and the board shall at its first meeting adopt an existing published codification thereof known as the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (hereinafter ASME), with the amendments, code cases and interpretations thereto made and approved by ASME, and may likewise adopt the amendments and interpretations subsequently made and published by the same authority; and when so adopted, the same shall be deemed incorporated into and to constitute a part of the whole of the definitions, rules and regulations of the committee. Amendments, code cases and interpretations to the code so adopted shall be effective immediately upon being promulgated, to the end that the definitions, rules and regulations shall at all times follow the generally accepted nationwide engineering standards.

(b) The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the inspection, care and good practice in operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and pressure vessels which were in use in this state prior to the date upon which the first rules and regulations under this chapter pertaining to existing installations become effective, or during the twelve-month period immediately thereafter. The rules and regulations so formulated and recommended shall be based upon and at all times follow the generally accepted nationwide engineering standards.

(2) The rules and regulations and any subsequent amendments thereto adopted by the board shall, immediately following a hearing upon not less than thirty (30) day's notice as hereinafter provided, be approved and published and when so promulgated shall have the force and effect of law, except that the rules applying to the construction of new boilers and pressure vessels shall not become mandatory until twelve (12) months after their promulgation by the board. Subsequent amendments to the rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be permissive immediately and shall become mandatory twelve (12) months after their promulgation.

(3) Notice of the hearing shall give the time and place of the hearing and shall state the matters to be considered. Such notice shall be given to all persons directly affected by such hearing. In the event all persons directly affected are unknown, notice shall be perfected by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Northern, Central and Southern Supreme Court Districts of this state at least thirty (30) days prior to such hearing.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-61 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-61
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-61
Status: repealed

(1) A person convicted of a sex offense shall not access the Administrative Office of Courts' youth court data management system known as the Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System or “MYCIDS.”

(2) This section applies to all registered sex offenders without regard to the date of conviction for a registrable offense.

(3) The provisions of this section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2026.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-1
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms “rock festival” and “such event” mean, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, an actual, or a reasonably foreseeable, assembly of one thousand (1,000) or more people which does or did continue, or can reasonably be expected to continue, for a period of eighteen (18) or more consecutive hours upon private property which does not contain an established place of worship and at which the principal source of entertainment is, was or will be musical in nature.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-11
Status: in_force

(1) The state board of health is hereby directed to establish for rock festivals health and safety regulations which shall assure that the public health and safety is not endangered hereby and which shall provide for the furnishing of adequate undertakings to secure full compliance with the sanitary code and other applicable law, adequate and satisfactory water supply and sewerage facilities, adequate drainage, adequate toilet and lavatory facilities, adequate refuse storage and disposal facilities, adequate sleeping areas and facilities, wholesome food and sanitary food service, adequate medical facilities, insect and noxious weed control, adequate fire protection and such other matters as may be appropriate for security of life or health.

(2) The state board of health is hereby authorized and empowered to approve and certify in writing the written specifications and plans proposed by any individual, organization, corporation or other entity desiring to hold a rock festival in this state. Such specifications and plans shall be submitted to the state board of health at least eighteen (18) days prior to the commencement of such event and shall conform to the health and safety regulations promulgated pursuant to this section. The state board of health shall grant such certification or deny such certification, with reasons for such denial, within eight (8) days of the submission of such specifications and plans. Such specifications and plans may be altered, with the approval of the state board of health, to conform with the health and safety regulations promulgated pursuant to this section.

(3) In the review of the specifications and plans proposed by any individual, organization, corporation or other entity desiring to hold a rock festival in this state, the state board of health may require such specific written specifications, plans and reports as are necessary for reasonable and proper review and determination in the light of the various factors therein involved, including but not limited to the probable number of people that will be in attendance at such event.

(4) The state board of health shall specify in the certification the number of tickets which may be sold or distributed within seventy-two (72) hours of the commencement of such event.

(5) Such specifications and plans may contain reasonable alternative requirements based upon different numbers of tickets having been sold and distributed.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-39 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-39
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall provide written notification to any defendant charged with a sex offense as defined by this chapter of the registration requirements of Sections 45-33-25 and 45-33-31 . Such notice shall be included on any guilty plea forms and judgment and sentence forms provided to the defendant. The court shall obtain a written acknowledgment of receipt on each occasion.

(2) A court imposing a sentence, disposition or order of commitment following acquittal by reason of insanity shall notify the offender of the registration requirements of Sections 45-33-25 and 45-33-31 . The court shall obtain a written acknowledgment of receipt on each occasion.

(3) A court having jurisdiction of any of the offenses enumerated in Section 45-33-23(h) shall cause to be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety a certified record of conviction in such court of any person of any of the offenses listed.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-73 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 11-73
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-73
Status: in_force

The State Fire Marshal shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of Sections 45-11-71 through 45-11-75 . These rules and regulations shall apply except in any county or municipality which has adopted the Standard Building Code of the Southern Building Code Congress International, with standards not less stringent than the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-45 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 11-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-45
Status: in_force

Every place for public amusement shall have at least the following arrangements for the safety of those attending there: The seats shall be located in rows with spaces between the seats adequate for easy ingress and egress, and an aisle of at least four (4) feet in width shall run between the rows on the lowest floor, if there be more than one (1) floor, from the commencement of the seats toward the place of performance, exhibition, or speaking, as far as the seats are located, and, if there be only one (1) floor, then between the rows on that floor, and also an aisle of at least three (3) feet in width shall be made to run along the outward ends of the rows of seats and next to the walls, and also around or along the ends of all rows of seats wherever located; and all aisles shall be kept unobstructed towards places of egress. All seats shall be located in rows, to which the aisles shall conform. There shall be as many doors for egress for those in attendance, not less than two (2) at either end or side of the building, as can be made consistently with the proper strength of the structure. All scenery shall be made as secure against becoming inflamed as reasonably practicable, and all reasonably practicable arrangements shall be made for the supply of water or other means for extinguishment of fires, and they shall be kept constantly effective during the presence of the audience. In cities of over ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants a fireproof drop curtain of sufficient dimensions to cover the entire front of the stage shall be so hung that, upon an alarm of fire originating upon, or in rear of stage, it may be promptly dropped so as to prevent the fire from communicating with the auditorium.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-19 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 23-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-19
Status: in_force

The chief inspector, if authorized by the board, is hereby charged, directed and empowered:

(a) to take action necessary for the enforcement of the laws of the State of Mississippi governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies and of the rules and regulations of the board;

(b) to keep a complete record of the type, dimensions, maximum allowable pressure, age, location, and all inspection reports of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies;

(c) to publish and make available to anyone requesting them copies of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board;

(d) to issue, or to suspend or revoke for cause, inspection certificates as provided for in Sections 45-23-41 through 45-23-49 ;

(e) to cause the prosecution of all violators of the provisions of this chapter;

(f) to draw from the special fund created by Sections 45-23-53 through 45-23-55 any funds appropriated or authorized to be expended by the legislature for the purpose of implementing and administering this chapter. These expenditures may include but are not necessarily limited to the necessary traveling expenses of the chief inspector and his deputies and the expense incident to the maintenance of the chief inspector's office;

(g) to maintain a list of qualified inspectors or other persons eligible to make inspections within this state and its territories.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 23-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-13
Status: in_force

(1) The maximum allowable pressure of a boiler carrying the ASME code symbol or of a pressure vessel carrying the ASME or API-ASME code symbol shall be determined by the applicable sections of the code under which it was constructed and stamped.

(2) The maximum allowable pressure of a boiler or pressure vessel which does not carry the ASME or the API-ASME code symbol shall be computed in accordance with generally accepted nationwide engineering standards as required by the board.

(3) This chapter shall not be construed as in any way preventing the use, sale or reinstallation of a boiler or pressure vessel referred to in subsections (1) and (2), provided it has been made to conform to the rules and regulations of the board governing existing installations and provided, further, it has been found upon inspection to be in a safe condition and that an inspection certificate can be issued.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-39 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-39
Status: in_force

When the agency determines that any waters contain any radioactive materials, the agency shall submit a report so advising the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-18-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 18-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-18-1
Status: in_force

Section 45-18-3 may be cited as the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-103 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-103
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-103
Status: in_force

Every seller of dynamite, nitroglycerine, explosives, gas bombs, dynamite caps, nitroglycerine caps, fuses, detonators or other similar explosives shall report any sale, transfer of title, or removal to the sheriff of the county where such transfer or removal took place within twenty-four (24) hours on forms to be provided. Should the sale, transfer of title of removal of explosives be within a municipality, then a report shall also be made within twenty-four (24) hours to the chief of police on forms to be provided. The governing authorities of municipalities shall have the power to adopt ordinances for the further regulation and control of dynamite, nitroglycerine and similar explosives.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-57 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-57
Status: in_force

The face of the identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the word “TRANSPORTATION” with a box or blank space adjacent thereto. The issuer of the card shall place an “X” in such box or blank space if the applicant's disability creates mobility limitations which prevent him or her from climbing stairs or otherwise from entering normally designed buses or other vehicles normally used for public transportation. When so marked, the identification card for persons with disabilities shall serve as sufficient proof of the need for special transportation services for persons with disabilities provided by any entity in this state.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 34-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-7
Status: in_force

Upon the entry of the order sentencing the offender to probation or parole or upon the date of release of the offender from the physical custody of the responsible agency, the responsible agency shall forward the department a copy of the conviction, sentencing order, name, sex and date of birth of the offender convicted of a registrable offense under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-19 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-19
Status: in_force

(1) An owner of a multiunit rental complex or a rental dwelling in a condominium, cooperative, or townhome project with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls or maintains a pool shall exercise ordinary and reasonable care to inspect, maintain, repair and keep in good working order the pool yard enclosures, gates and self-closing and self-latching devices required by this chapter and within the control of the owner or property owners association.

(2) An owner of a multiunit rental complex or a rental dwelling in a condominium, cooperative, or townhome project with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls or maintains a pool shall exercise ordinary and reasonable care to maintain, repair and keep in good working order the window latches, sliding-door handle latches, sliding-door pin locks, and sliding-door security bars required by this chapter and within the control of the owner or property owners association after request or notice from the tenant that those devices are malfunctioning or in need of repair or replacement.

(3) An owner of a multiunit rental complex or a rental dwelling in a condominium, cooperative, or townhome project with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls or maintains a pool shall inspect the pool yard enclosures, gates, and self-closing and self-latching devices on gates no less than once every thirty-one (31) days.

(4) An owner's or property owners association's duty of inspection, repair, and maintenance under this section may not be waived under any circumstances and may not be enlarged except by written agreement with a tenant or occupant of a multiunit rental complex or a member of a property owners association or as may be otherwise allowed by this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-5 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 33 / Section 49-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-5
Status: in_force

(1) The annual inspection required in Section 45-49-3 must be conducted by a qualified inspector. A qualified inspector must:

(a) Be certified:

(i) By the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials at a minimum, as a Level I inspector; or

(ii) By the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International at a level that is equivalent to the certification under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph;

(b) Have twenty-four (24) months of employment experience in the field of amusement ride inspection; and

(c) Not be the owner or operator of the ride or an employee or agent of the owner or operator.

(2) The certificate of inspection shall certify that the ride is in substantial compliance with ASTM International Standard F770-19 concerning practices for ownership, operation, maintenance and inspection of amusement rides and devices.

(3) The owner or operator of an amusement ride shall:

(a) Operate, maintain and inspect all rides in substantial compliance with ASTM International Standard F770-19;

(b) Keep a paper or electronic copy of all required forms or certifications, and of all safety inspections conducted by the owner or operator during the preceding twelve (12) months, or until an inspection is repeated, whichever is longer for each ride:

(i) On or near that ride; or

(ii) At the office of the owner or operator; and

(c) Make those records available to the Mississippi Department of Revenue promptly upon request.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-29 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-29
Status: in_force

The remedies contained in this chapter are not exclusive and are not intended to affect existing remedies allowed by law or other procedures.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 35-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-35-7
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (1), each applicant for an original or renewal identification card issued pursuant to this chapter who is entitled to issuance of such a card shall be issued a four-year card or an eight-year card, at the option of the applicant. Each card shall expire at midnight on the cardholder's birthday and may be renewed any time within six (6) months before the expiration date of the card upon application and payment of the required fee.

(b) Any applicant who is blind, as defined in Section 43-6-1 , upon payment of the fee prescribed in Section 63-1-43 , shall be issued an original or renewal identification card which shall remain valid for a period of eight (8) years, shall expire at midnight on the cardholder's birthday, and may be renewed any time within six (6) months before the expiration date of the card upon application and payment of the required fee.

(2)(a) Any applicant who is not a United States citizen, upon payment of the fee prescribed in Section 63-1-43 , shall be issued an original or renewal identification card which shall expire four (4) years from date of issuance or on the expiration date of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States, whichever is the lesser period of time, and may be renewed, if the person is otherwise qualified to renew the license, within thirty (30) days of expiration.

(b) An applicant for an original or renewal identification card under paragraph (a) must present valid documentary evidence documenting that the applicant:

(i) Is a citizen or national of the United States;

(ii) Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence in the United States;

(iii) Has conditional permanent residence status in the United States;

(iv) Has an approved application for asylum in the United States or has entered into the United States in refugee status;

(v) Has a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa status for entry into or lawful presence in the United States;

(vi) Has a pending application for asylum in the United States;

(vii) Has a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;

(viii) Has approved deferred-action status;

(ix) Has pending an application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States; or

(x) Has a valid employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

(3) The fee for the issuance of an original or renewal identification card shall be as prescribed in Section 63-1-43 .

(4) Any person who, for medical reasons, surrenders his unexpired driver's license, and any person whose unexpired driver's license is suspended for medical reasons by the Commissioner of Public Safety under Section 63-1-53(2)(e) , upon request shall be issued an identification card without payment of a fee. The identification card shall be valid for a period of four (4) years from its date of issue. Subsequent renewals shall be subject to the fees prescribed in Section 63-1-43 .

(5) The department shall maintain a record of all identification cards issued.

(6)(a) Any male who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-six (26) years of age and who applies for an identification card or a renewal of an identification card under this chapter shall be registered in compliance with the requirements of Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, 50 USCS Appx 451 et seq., as amended.

(b) The department shall forward in an electronic format the necessary personal information of the applicant to the Selective Service System. The applicant's submission of the application shall serve as an indication that the applicant either has already registered with the Selective Service System or that he is authorizing the department to forward to the Selective Service System the necessary information for registration. The commissioner shall notify the applicant on, or as a part of, the application that his submission of the application will serve as his consent to registration with the Selective Service System, if so required. The commissioner also shall notify any male applicant under the age of eighteen (18) that he will be registered upon turning age eighteen (18) as required by federal law.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-3 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-14-3
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Mississippi in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the public health and safety:

(a) To institute and maintain a program to permit development and utilization of sources of radiation for purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public, and

(b) To prevent and/or reduce associated harmful effects of radiation upon the public through the institution and maintenance of a regulatory program for all sources of radiation; providing for: (1) a single, effective system of regulation within the state; (2) a system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states, and (3) compatibility with the standards and regulatory programs of the federal government for by-product, source, special nuclear materials, other radioactive materials and other sources of radiation.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 38-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-38-13
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, this chapter may not be construed as providing a basis for, or being subject to, a private right of action for a violation of this chapter.

(2) If a digital service provider violates this chapter, the parent or guardian of a known minor affected by that violation may bring a cause of action seeking:

(a) A declaratory judgment under Rule 57 of Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure ; or

(b) An injunction against the digital service provider.

(3) A court may not certify an action brought under this section as a class action.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-47-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 47-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-47-1
Status: in_force

(1) Every person who is arrested for the commission or attempted commission of a crime of violence as defined in Section 97-3-2 shall provide a biological sample for DNA testing to jail or detention center personnel upon booking. The analysis shall be performed by the Mississippi Forensics Lab or other entity designated by the Department of Public Safety, and the results shall be maintained by the Forensics Lab according to standard protocols adopted for maintenance of DNA records in conformity to federal guidelines for the maintenance of such records.

(2)(a) A DNA sample shall be collected by an individual who is trained in the collection procedures that the Forensics Laboratory uses.

(b) Upon motion of one (1) of the parties, or sua sponte by the court, the court may direct the Forensics Lab to destroy the sample and delete from the database all records thereof if there is no other pending qualifying warrant or capias for an arrest or felony conviction that would require that the sample remain in the DNA data bank if:

(i) The charge for which the sample was taken is dismissed;

(ii) The defendant is acquitted at trial or convicted of a lesser-included misdemeanor offense that is not an offense listed in this section;

(iii) No charge was filed within the statute of limitations, if any; or

(iv) No conviction has occurred, at least three (3) years have passed since the date of arrest, and there is no active prosecution.

(3)(a) Any person who, without authority, disseminates information contained in the DNA data bank shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who disseminates, receives, or otherwise uses or attempts to use information in the DNA data bank, knowing that the dissemination, receipt or use is for a purpose other than as authorized by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Except as authorized by law, any person who obtains or attempts to obtain any sample for purposes of having DNA analysis performed shall be guilty of a felony.

(4)(a) Any person convicted under subsection (3)(a) shall be sentenced to a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or confinement in the county jail not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

(b) Any person convicted under subsection (3)(b) shall be sentenced to a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or confinement in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

(c) Any person convicted under subsection (3)(c) shall be sentenced to a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or commitment to the custody of the Department of Corrections not to exceed two (2) years, or both.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-6-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-6-13
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish, provide or maintain law enforcement training programs through such agencies and institutions as the board may deem appropriate.

(2) The board shall authorize, but only from such funds authorized and appropriated by the Legislature, the reimbursement to each political subdivision and to state agencies of at least fifty percent (50%) of the allowable salary and allowable tuition, living and travel expense incurred by law enforcement officers in attendance at approved training programs, provided said political subdivisions and state agencies do in fact adhere to the selection and training standards established by the board. The board shall authorize, but only from such funds authorized and appropriated by the Legislature, the direct funding of a part-time law enforcement officer training program. The board shall require the payment of a reasonable tuition fee to aid in funding the costs of administering the part-time law enforcement officer training program.

(3) The board is authorized to expend funds for the purpose of providing a professional library and training aids that will be available to state agencies and political subdivisions.

(4) If any full- or part-time law enforcement officer in this state who is employed by a municipality, county or other governmental entity shall, within three (3) years after the date of his employment, resign from, or be terminated from, employment by such entity and immediately become employed by another governmental entity in a law enforcement capacity, then the governmental entity by which the resigned or terminated officer is employed shall reimburse the governmental entity from which the officer resigned or was terminated a proportionate share of the officer's law enforcement training expenses which were incurred by such entity, if any.

(5) The Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training shall reimburse each county for the expenses incurred by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs for attendance at approved training programs as provided in Section 25-3-25 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-27 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 23-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-27
Status: in_force

If a license is lost or destroyed, a new license shall be issued in its place without another examination.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-13 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 45-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-13
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of Insurance shall promulgate regulations for the equipment, fees and licenses regulated by this chapter. The regulations shall consider the latest Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1/CSA B44; the Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.3; the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, the Safety Standards for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, ASME A18.1; and Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors, ASME QEI-1.

(2) The licensing authority shall consult with engineering authorities and organizations that are concerned with standard safety codes, the rules and regulations governing the operation, maintenance, servicing, construction, alteration, installation, and inspection of conveyances and the qualifications that are adequate, reasonable and necessary for licensing as an elevator mechanic, contractor and inspector.

(3) Exceptions and variances from the literal requirements of applicable standards and regulations may be granted in cases where an exception or variance would not jeopardize the public safety and welfare.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-201 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 11-201
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-201
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the specialized and hazardous nature of fire fighting requires that fire fighters possess the requisite knowledge and demonstrate the ability to perform certain skills to carry out their responsibilities. The activities of fire fighters are important to the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state and are of such a nature to require education and training of a professional nature. It is the intent of the Legislature to require and provide minimum standards for training and to declare that the State Fire Academy is the principal facility for such purposes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-17 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-17
Status: in_force

Upon notification by the county board of health that the holder of a permit for such event has not substantially complied, within twenty-four (24) hours of the commencement of such event with the specifications and plans certified by the state board of health or any pertinent regulation of the state board of health about which the holder of the permit had written notice prior to such certification, the sheriff of such county shall thereupon revoke such permit.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-29 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-29
Status: in_force

The remedies contained in this chapter are not exclusive and are not intended to affect existing remedies allowed by law or other procedures.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-5-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 5-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-5-9
Status: in_force

The sheriff of each county, and the mayor of each municipality, is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint as many extra deputy sheriffs and as many extra deputy police officers, as the case may be, as he deems necessary for the purposes herein. Each applicant to the academy herein created shall be subject to approval by the Commissioner of Public Safety who shall be the sole judge of the qualifications of such applicant, and when deemed necessary for the purposes herein, the sheriff and mayor, as the case may be, shall have the power and authority to order said deputies to perform any of the duties required under this chapter, and all such deputies ordered to do so shall have the full power and authority so to do as is vested in other police or peace officers of this state. Such deputies shall be paid for services rendered such compensation and may be furnished such uniforms and equipment as may be agreed upon by the sheriff with approval of the board of supervisors, and by the mayor, with the approval of the governing authorities of such municipality, same to be paid from any available county funds, and/or any available municipal funds, as the case may be. Each such deputy shall give bond, with sufficient surety, to be payable, conditioned and approved as provided by law, in a penalty not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The premiums for such bonds shall be paid from any available county funds or any available municipal funds, as the case may be.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-2 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 11-2
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-2
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshall shall establish a registry of fire damage in all instances of fires causing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or more in property damage or in which any person is injured or loses his life.

(2) The registry so established shall be compiled and maintained in a manner whereby data may be retrieved by subject categories, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Geographic location;

(b) Damages in monetary terms;

(c) Insurer;

(d) Insured; and

(e) Tenant or resident.

(3) All insurance companies doing business in this state and all public agencies shall supply such information as may be demanded by the State Fire Marshall with respect to this section.

(4) The State Fire Marshall shall promulgate all rules necessary for the implementation of this section in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-53 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 23-53
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-23-53
Status: in_force

The owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel required by this chapter to be inspected by the chief inspector, of his deputy inspector, shall pay directly to the board, upon completion of inspection, fees as specified by the board in the rules and regulations.

(a) Fee schedules set by the board shall be reasonable and practical, but shall be set at a level which, in conjunction with the fees collected under Sections 45-23-41 through 45-23-45 , will make this activity reasonably self-supporting. Any increase in the fees set by the board under this paragraph shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65 .

(b) A group of pressure vessels, such as the rolls of a paper machine or dryer operating as a single machine or unit, shall be considered as one (1) pressure vessel.

(c) Not more than one (1) fee shall be charged or collected for any and all inspections of any pressure vessel in any required inspection period.

(d) When it is necessary to make a special trip to witness the application of a hydrostatic test, an additional fee based on the scale of fees applicable to a certificate inspection of the boiler or pressure vessel shall be charged.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 45-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-7
Status: in_force

(1) Equipment not covered by this chapter includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Material hoists within the scope of ANSI A10.5;

(b) Man lifts within the scope of ASME A90.1;

(c) Mobile scaffolds, towers and platforms within the scope of ANSI A92;

(d) Powered platforms and equipment for exterior and interior maintenance within the scope of ANSI A120.1;

(e) Conveyors and related equipment within the scope of ASME B20.1;

(f) Cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks and slings within the scope of ASME B30;

(g) Industrial trucks within the scope of ASME B56;

(h) Portable equipment, except for portable escalators that are covered by ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7;

(i) Tiering or piling machines used to move materials to and from storage located and operating entirely within one (1) story;

(j) Equipment for feeding or positioning materials at machine tools, printing presses, or similar equipment;

(k) Kip or furnace hoists;

(l) Wharf ramps;

(m) Railroad car lifts or dumpers;

(n) Line jacks, false cars, shafters, moving platforms and similar equipment used for installing an elevator by an elevator contractor licensed in this state.

(2) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any conveyance that is located in a private residence.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-7 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 39-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-39-7
Status: in_force

(1) Council records relating to reports of criminal acts are confidential.

(2) Evidence of a communication between a person submitting a report of a criminal act to the council or a local crime stoppers program and the person who accepted the report on behalf of the council or local crime stoppers program is not admissible in a court or an administrative proceeding whether the evidence is held by the council or a local crime stoppers program or is held by a telecommunication service provider.

(3) Records of the council or a local crime stoppers program concerning a report of criminal activity and records of a telecommunication service provider relating to a report made to the council or to a local crime stoppers program may not be compelled to be produced before a court or other tribunal except on the motion of a criminal defendant to the court in which the offense is being tried that the records or report contain evidence that is exculpatory to the defendant in the trial of that offense. On motion of a defendant under this subsection, the court may subpoena the records or report. The court shall conduct an in-camera inspection of materials produced under subpoena to determine whether the materials contain evidence that is exculpatory to the defendant. If the court determines that the materials produced contain evidence that is exculpatory to the defendant, the court shall present the evidence to the defendant in a form that does not disclose the identity of the person who was the source of the evidence, unless the state or federal constitution requires the disclosure of that person's identity. The court shall execute an affidavit accompanying the disclosed materials swearing that, in the opinion of the court, the materials disclosed represent the exculpatory evidence the defendant is entitled to receive under this section. The court shall return to the council or to the local crime stoppers program materials that are produced under this section but not disclosed to the defendant. The council or local crime stoppers program shall store the materials until the conclusion of the criminal trial and the expiration of the time for all direct appeals in the case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and cited as the “William Lee Montjoy Pool Safety Act.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-12-23 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 11 / Section 12-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-12-23
Status: in_force

This chapter preempts any local law, ordinance or regulation that conflicts with any provision of this chapter or any policy of the state implemented in accordance with this chapter and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a governmental unit of this state may not enact or enforce an ordinance, local law or regulation conflicting with or preempted by this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-27 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 45-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-27
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all new and existing conveyances located in any building or structure to have the conveyance inspected annually (ASME A17.1/CSA B44, category one) by a licensed elevator inspector who shall supply the property owner or lessee and the licensing authority with a written inspection report that describes any and all code violations. However, if the conveyance is an elevator that serves only two (2) adjacent floors, the owner may request an exemption from the annual inspection requirement pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner governing said exemption. Property owners shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the published inspection report to be in full compliance with correcting the violations.

(2)(a) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all conveyances to hire an elevator contractor or a limited elevator contractor to supervise the required tests at intervals in compliance with the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Appendix N, ASME A18.1 and ASCE 21.

(b) All tests shall be performed by a licensed elevator mechanic.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-9
Status: in_force

Upon the posting by such applicant of the cash bond pursuant to Section 45-21-5 , the sheriff of such county shall secure a surety bond in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Such surety bond shall be in addition to the official bond of such sheriff. The premium for such surety bond shall be paid by the applicant.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-2 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 11-2
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-2
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshall shall establish a registry of fire damage in all instances of fires causing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or more in property damage or in which any person is injured or loses his life.

(2) The registry so established shall be compiled and maintained in a manner whereby data may be retrieved by subject categories, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Geographic location;

(b) Damages in monetary terms;

(c) Insurer;

(d) Insured; and

(e) Tenant or resident.

(3) All insurance companies doing business in this state and all public agencies shall supply such information as may be demanded by the State Fire Marshall with respect to this section.

(4) The State Fire Marshall shall promulgate all rules necessary for the implementation of this section in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-15 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 39 / Section 45-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-45-15
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of Insurance shall develop and implement an application process and fee schedule for licenses designated in this chapter. The fee schedule adopted by the commissioner must be similar to those fees charged for similar services by the surrounding states.

(2)(a) Applicants for a mechanic license must demonstrate one (1) of the following qualifications and abilities:

(i) An acceptable combination of documented experience and education credits of, within the last five (5) years, not less than four (4) years’ work experience in the elevator industry, whether in construction, maintenance or service and repair, or any combination thereof, as verified by current and previous employers, and satisfactory completion of a written examination approved by the administrator on the most recent applicable codes and standards;

(ii) Certificates of completion of an apprenticeship program for elevator mechanics having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter, and registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the United States Department of Labor.

(b) A license shall be issued to an applicant who holds a valid license from a state having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter without examination and upon verification of qualification by the administrator.

(c) Any person who furnishes the licensing authority with acceptable proof that the person has worked as an elevator constructor, maintenance or repair mechanic, upon making application for a license, shall be entitled to receive an elevator mechanic license without examination if the person has worked without direct and immediate supervision for a licensed elevator contractor for not less than four (4) years immediately before July 1, 2013. To be eligible to be licensed without examination under this paragraph, the person must make an application for licensure on or before July 1, 2014. A license is not required for an elevator helper or apprentice; however, a licensed mechanic is limited to directly supervise only three (3) helpers or apprentices.

(3) Applicants for an inspector license must meet the standards as set forth by the Commissioner of Insurance.

(4)(a) Applicants for an elevator contractor license must demonstrate that they have in their employ licensed elevator mechanic(s).

(b) An elevator contractor license may be issued to an applicant who holds an equivalent valid license from a state having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter.

(5)(a) Applicants for a limited elevator contractor license must demonstrate that they have in their employ licensed elevator mechanic(s).

(b) A limited elevator contractor license may be issued to an applicant who holds an equivalent valid license from a state having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter.

(6)(a) Except when otherwise expressly provided, licenses issued under this chapter shall be valid for two (2) years.

(b) The renewal of all licenses granted under the provisions of this section may be conditioned upon the submission of a certificate of completion of a course designed to ensure the continuing education of licensees. The courses shall be subject to approval by the licensing authority administrator and shall consist of not less than eight (8) hours of instruction that shall be attended and completed within one (1) year immediately preceding such license renewal.

(c) The commissioner, upon written request, may grant exception to or extend the time in which a licensee must comply with the continuing educational requirements of this section for reasons of poor health, military service or other reasonable or just causes.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-8 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 17 / Section 27-8
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-27-8
Status: in_force

The center, by direction of the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, shall establish and collect fees reasonably calculated to reimburse the center for the actual cost of searching, reviewing, duplicating and mailing records or information of any kind maintained by the center and authorized for release by this chapter.

No records shall be furnished by the center which are classified as confidential by law.

All fees collected by the center pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Criminal Information Center Special Fund hereby created in the State Treasury. Monies deposited in such fund shall be expended by the center, as authorized and appropriated by the Legislature, to defray the expenses of the center. Any revenue in the fund which is not encumbered at the end of the fiscal year shall not lapse to the State General Fund but shall remain in the special fund.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-9 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 21 / Section 34-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-34-9
Status: in_force

An offender required to register on the basis of a conviction entered shall register with the responsible agency within thirty (30) business days of the date of judgment unless the offender is immediately confined or committed, in which case the offender shall register before release in accordance with the procedures established by the department. The responsible agency shall immediately forward the registration information to the department.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-11
Status: in_force

(1) If a pool yard enclosure is constructed or modified before July 1, 2012, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply, except that any gate in a pool yard enclosure shall conform to Section 45-43-9 no later than January 1, 2013.

(2) This chapter provides no exemption from any local ordinance that may apply to the pool yard enclosure.

(3) A pool yard enclosure modified on or after July 1, 2012, shall conform with this section and Sections 45-43-7 and 45-43-9 as a part of the modification.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-25 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 11-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-25
Status: in_force

Every hotel or lodging house over two (2) stories in height shall be provided with permanent iron balconies, with iron stairs leading from one balcony to the other, to be placed at the end of each hall in and above the second story in case the hotel or lodging house be over one hundred and fifty feet (150') in length, and in other cases such number of balconies with stairs as may be directed by the fire department or authority having control of the fire regulations of the city or town where the hotel or lodging house is located. The balconies and iron stairs shall be constructed at the expense of the owner of the hotel or lodging house.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-11 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 14 / Section 49-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-49-11
Status: in_force

(1) Within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the owner or operator of a serious injury or illness, the Mississippi Department of Revenue may initiate an investigation into the reported serious injury or illness. If the department determines that an investigation is not warranted, the department shall promptly notify the owner or operator and the amusement ride may be reopened. If the department initiates an investigation, the amusement ride shall not be reopened to the public until such time as the department's investigation is complete and authorization to reopen is given to the owner or operator.

(2) The department's investigation shall be conducted with the assistance of a qualified inspector employed by the department or through contract with the department. The cost of any investigation shall be paid by the owner or operator.

(3) Any investigation must be conducted with all practicable speed to minimize the disruption of the amusement facility at which the amusement ride is located, as well as unrelated commercial activities.

(4) An investigation of a reported serious injury or illness must be completed immediately following the reasonable determination by the qualified inspector or the department's designee that a principal cause of the serious injury or illness was the injured rider's failure to comply with the posted safety rules or with verbal instructions given by operators.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-18-1 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-18-1
Status: in_force

Section 45-18-3 may be cited as the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-23 — MS Code / Title 45 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-43-23
Status: in_force

(1) A tenant of an owner of a multiunit rental complex, a member of a property owners association, a governmental entity, or any other person or the person's representative may maintain an action against the owner or property owners association for failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter. In that action, the person may obtain:

(a) A court order directing the owner or property owners association to comply with this chapter;

(b) A judgment against the owner or property owners association for actual damages resulting from the failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter;

(c) A judgment against the owner or property owners association for attorney's fees if the actual damages to the person were caused by the owner's or property owners association's intentional, malicious or grossly negligent actions; or

(d) A judgment against the owner or property owners association for a civil penalty of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) if the owner or property owners association fails to comply with this chapter within a reasonable time after written notice by a tenant of the multiunit rental complex or a member of the property owners association; the court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party in an action brought under this subsection (1)(d).

(2) The Attorney General, a local health department, a municipality, or a county having jurisdiction may enforce this chapter by any lawful means, including inspections, permits, fees, civil fines, criminal prosecutions, injunctions, and after required notice, governmental construction or repair of pool yard enclosures that do not exist or that do not comply with this chapter.