Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-129 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-129
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-129
Status: in_force

(1) Each manufacturer whose products are distributed within the State of Mississippi shall make adequate provision for the return of outdated drugs from pharmacies, both full and partial containers, excluding biological, infused or intravenously injected drugs and drugs that are inhaled during surgery, within six (6) months after the labeled expiration date, for prompt full credit or refund.

(2) Wholesale distributors and reverse distributors that are required to register with the board and have a permit under Section 73-21-105 shall implement and administer the return policies established by the manufacturer.

(3) If the board receives information that a manufacturer has failed to comply with this section, the board shall investigate the matter and present any evidence of the manufacturer's failure to comply to a review committee composed of the Dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, the Executive Director of the State Board of Pharmacy and the Director of the Pharmacy Bureau of the Division of Medicaid, or the designee of any of those officials. The committee shall review the evidence of the manufacturer's failure to comply with this section and make a recommendation to the board regarding the discipline of the manufacturer for its failure to comply. After the board has received the recommendation of the committee, the board may discipline the manufacturer by providing that the manufacturer's products shall be ineligible for use in product selection in any state drug assistance programs.

(4) A pharmacist may not dispense a prescription drug or controlled drug unless the pharmacist has satisfactory evidence that the manufacturer of the drug has a procedure for the return of expired drugs.

(5) Any manufacturer that had a repurchase program in place on January 1, 2008, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section, provided that the repurchase program makes provision for the repurchase of outdated drugs in either full or partial amounts within six (6) months after the labeled expiration date.

(6) As used in this section, the term “ biological drug ” or “ biological product ” means a virus, therapeutic serum, toxin, antitoxin, vaccine, blood, blood component or derivative, allergenic product or analogous product, or arsphenamine or derivative of arsphenamine or any other trivalent organic arsenic compound, applicable to the prevention, treatment or cure of a disease or condition of human beings.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-53-25 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-53-25
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the circuit court of the county of the residence of the aggrieved party or to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County in the manner provided by law for appeals from administrative decisions. Actions taken by the board in suspending a license when required by Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 are not actions from which an appeal may be taken under this section. Any appeal of a license suspension that is required by Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 shall be taken in accordance with the appeal procedure specified in Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 , as the case may be, rather than the procedure specified in this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-9 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-9
Status: in_force

The commission shall meet each January at a time and place established by the chairman to conduct an election of officers and such other business as may be appropriate. The commission shall also meet upon the call of the chairman or upon the request of any two (2) members of the commission. The secretary shall provide reasonable notice of the time and place of each meeting to all members.

Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. A majority vote of the commission shall be necessary to bind the commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-43 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 71-43
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-43
Status: in_force

Each licensee shall be required to pay biennial license renewal fees and meet continuing education requirements as provided in this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-29-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 29-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-29-7
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established a Polygraph Examiners Board consisting of three (3) members who shall be citizens of the United States and residents of the state for at least two (2) years prior to appointment and at the time of appointment are active polygraph examiners. No two (2) board members may be employed by the same person or agency. At least one (1) member must be a qualified examiner of a governmental law enforcement agency, and shall be the supervisor of the polygraph section of the Department of Public Safety, and at least one (1) member must be a qualified polygraph examiner in the commercial field. The members shall be appointed by the Governor of the State of Mississippi with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of six (6) years. The terms of office of members appointed to the initial board are one (1) for two (2) years; one (1) for four (4) years; and one (1) for six (6) years. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled by appointment of the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for the unexpired term.

(2) The board shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary from among its members.

(3) The vote of a majority of the board members is sufficient for passage of any business or proposal which comes before the board.

(4) The members of the board shall receive Twenty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($22.50) per diem for each day spent in the actual discharge of their duties.

(5) The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to provide the board with an appropriate office and such administrative and clerical services as may be necessary to carry out the board's responsibilities, including investigative and testing services, budgetary support and such other services and support deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-61 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 23-61
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-61
Status: in_force

(1) Each violation of Section 73-23-35 shall be punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

(2) Any person who shall knowingly make a material, false statement in his application for license under this chapter or in response to any inquiry by the board, shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-39 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 57-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-39
Status: in_force

(1) It is a misdemeanor for any person to:

(a) Sell, fraudulently obtain or furnish any respiratory care permit, license, record, or aid or abet therein.

(b) Practice respiratory care under cover of any respiratory care diploma, permit, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued.

(c) Practice respiratory care unless duly licensed to do so under the provisions of this chapter.

(d) Impersonate in any manner or pretend to be a respiratory care practitioner or use the title “licensed respiratory care practitioner,” the letters “L.R.C.P.” or any other words, letters, signs, symbols or devices to indicate the person using them is a licensed respiratory care practitioner, unless duly authorized by license or permit to perform under the provisions of this chapter.

(e) Practice respiratory care during the time his license or permit is suspended, revoked or expired.

(f) Fail to notify the board of the suspension, probation or revocation of any past or currently held licenses, required to practice respiratory care in this or any other jurisdiction.

(g) Make false representations or impersonate or act as a proxy for another person or allow or aid any person to impersonate him in connection with any examination or application for licensing or request to be examined or licensed.

(h) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter.

(2) Such misdemeanor shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or by both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 31-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall annually elect officers from its membership. The board shall meet at any other times as it deems necessary or advisable, or as deemed necessary and advisable by the chairman or a majority of its members or the Governor. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting or hearing. Any meeting at which the chairman is not present shall be chaired by his designee.

(2) The board is authorized and empowered to:

(a) Adopt and, from time to time, revise any rules and regulations not inconsistent with, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this article.

(b) Within the funds available, employ and/or contract with a stenographer and other personnel, and contract for services, as are necessary for the proper performance of its work under this article.

(c) Adopt a seal, and the executive secretary or board administrator shall have the care and custody thereof.

(d) Examine, license, and renew the license of duly qualified applicants.

(e) Conduct hearings upon complaints concerning the disciplining or licensing of applicants and psychologists.

(f) Deny, approve, withhold, revoke, suspend and/or otherwise discipline applicants and licensed psychologists.

(g) Issue an educational letter to a licensee in order to assist that individual in his or her practice as a psychologist. Such a letter will not be considered to be disciplinary action.

(h) Cause the prosecution and enjoinder of all persons violating this article, and incur necessary expenses therefor.

(i) Charge a fee of not more than Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) to a qualified psychologist as determined by the board who is applying for certification by the board to conduct examinations in civil commitment proceedings.

(j) Purchase general liability insurance coverage, including errors and omissions insurance, to cover the official actions of the board members and contract personnel and suits against them in their individual capacity. That coverage shall be in an amount determined by the board to be adequate, and the costs of the insurance shall be paid out of any funds available to the board.

(k) As additional responsibilities, effective July 1, 2018, the board shall administer and support the function of the Mississippi Autism Board under Sections 73-75-1 through 73-75-25 , relating to the licensure of licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts.

(l) Grant to persons who are licensed in another state or jurisdiction the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or the temporary authorization to practice, and regulate the practice of those persons in Mississippi, in accordance with the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact provided for in Section 73-31-51 and this article.

(3) Within thirty (30) days after the close of each fiscal year ending June 30, the board shall submit an official report, reviewed and signed by all board members, to the Governor concerning the work of the board during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall include the names of all psychologists to whom licenses have been granted; any cases heard and decisions rendered in relation to the work of the board; the names, remuneration and duties of any employees of the board; and an account of all monies received and expended by the board.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-65-11 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 65-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-65-11
Status: in_force

The board shall set the amount of the fees required to be paid by applicants for licensure and license holders including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) For an application for initial licensure, the fee shall be nonrefundable and shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00);

(b) For renewal of a license, the fee shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00);

(c) For a duplicate or replacement license, the fee shall not exceed Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00);

(d) For failure to renew a license within the allotted grace period pursuant to Section 73-65-9 , the fee shall not exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00); and

(e) Other reasonable fees for administrative services.

Any increase in the fees charged by the board under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-1 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 71-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Acupuncture Practice Act.” Whenever a reference is made to the Acupuncture Practice Act by the provisions of any statute, it is to be construed as referring to the provisions of this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 13-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-7
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a resident of the state for at least five (5) years prior to the appointment. He shall be at least thirty-two (32) years of age, shall have been engaged in the practice of engineering or surveying, as the case may be, for at least ten (10) years and shall have been in responsible charge of important engineering or surveying work, as the case may be, for at least five (5) years. Each year of teaching engineering or surveying in a school or college shall be equivalent to a year of responsible charge of engineering or surveying work. Not more than two (2) members of the board at any time may be teachers of engineering in the universities or colleges of the state. All members of the board shall be licensed professional engineers or licensed professional surveyors, as the case may be.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-8 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-8
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-8
Status: in_force

Any person is qualified to receive a certificate of registration as a barber instructor who:

(a) Is eighteen (18) years of age or older;

(b) Is of good moral and temperate habits;

(c) Is able to read, write and speak English;

(d) Possesses a high school education or its equivalent;

(e) Has successfully completed not less than fifteen hundred (1500) hours at a barbering school approved by the State Board of Barber Examiners and holds a valid certificate of registration to practice barbering;

(f) Has (i) not less than two (2) years of active experience as a registered barber and has successfully completed not less than six hundred (600) hours of barber instructor training at a school approved by the board, or (ii) less than two (2) years of active experience as a registered barber and has successfully completed not less than one thousand (1,000) hours of barber instructor training at a school approved by the board; and

(g) Has passed a satisfactory examination conducted by the board to determine his fitness to practice as a barber instructor.

All persons who have received a certificate of registration as a barber instructor from the board before July 1, 2002, shall be considered to have met the requirements of this section, and all those certificates of registration shall be renewable as otherwise provided in this chapter.

The board will implement an active and inactive instructor license. In order to renew an active license, instructors holding an active license shall be required to submit proof of twelve (12) hours of continuing education each year to the Board of Barber Examiners. That education shall be acquired in classes or trade shows teaching materials that are approved by the board. Instructors holding an inactive license shall be required to submit proof of twelve (12) hours continuing education before upgrading to an active status.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-33 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-33
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person, including a corporation or association, to:

(a) Sell, fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license, renewal of license, or record, or to aid or abet therein;

(b) Practice nursing as defined by this article under cover of any diploma, license, renewal of license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;

(c) Practice or offer to practice nursing as defined by this article unless duly licensed or privileged to practice under the provisions of this article;

(d) Use any title, designation or abbreviation by which a person presents to the public that he or she is a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse or any other type of nurse, unless the person is duly licensed or privileged to practice under the provisions of this article; however, this paragraph does not prohibit a certified nurse assistant or certified nursing assistant from using the word “nurse” or “nursing” as part of his or her job title;

(e) Practice as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse during the time his or her license or privilege to practice issued under the provisions of this article is under suspension or revocation;

(f) Conduct a nursing education program for the preparation of registered nurses, unless the program has been accredited by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, or conduct a nursing education program for the preparation of licensed practical nurses unless the program has been accredited by the Department of Education through the Division of Vocational Education;

(g) Willfully employ unlicensed persons or persons not holding the privilege to practice, to practice as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses; or

(h) Willfully aid or abet any person who violates any provisions of this article.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than twelve (12) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. It shall be necessary to prove, in any prosecution under this article, only a single act prohibited by law, or a single holding out or an attempt without proving a general course of conduct in order to constitute a violation. Each violation may constitute a separate offense. Except as otherwise authorized in Section 7-5-39 , it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to advise with the board in preparing charges, to assist in conducting board disciplinary hearings, to provide assistance with appropriate affidavits and other charges for filing in the appropriate court, and to assist the county or district attorney in prosecution, if any.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-19-107 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 19-107
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-19-107
Status: in_force

Any optometrist who encounters a patient in the course of his practice who is, in the exercise of the optometrist's professional judgment, suffering from any symptom or combination of symptoms indicating an underlying pathologic or physiologic disorder or disfunction necessitating care and treatment beyond the scope of the optometrist's professional limitations, shall immediately refer such patient to a licensed physician for such additional treatment as may be needed.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-65 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 23-65
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-65
Status: in_force

The Physical Therapy Advisory Council is abolished. All of the powers and duties of the State Board of Health and the State Department of Health regarding the licensure and regulation of the profession of physical therapy in the State of Mississippi are transferred to the State Board of Physical Therapy. Any property, contractual rights and obligations and unexpended funds of the State Board of Health and the State Department of Health relating to the licensure and regulation of the profession of physical therapy in the State of Mississippi are transferred to the State Board of Physical Therapy.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-41 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-41
Status: in_force

All advertisements of auctions shall disclose:

(a) The auctioneer's name and the name of the auction firm involved; and

(b) Whether the auction is to be absolute or with reserve; and

(c) The auctioneer's or auction firm's auction license number.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-36-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-36-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall include the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:

(a) The term “ person ” means a natural person.

(b) The term “ forester ” means a person who, by reason of his knowledge of the natural sciences, mathematics, economics and the principles of forestry, and by his demonstrated skills acquired through professional forestry education as set forth in Section 73-36-21 , is qualified to engage in the practice of forestry and who also has been duly registered and holds a current valid license issued by the board.

(c) The term “ registered forester ” means a person who has been registered and licensed pursuant to this chapter.

(d) The term “ practice of forestry ” means any professional forestry service including, but not limited to, consultation, investigation, evaluation, valuation, planning, recommending silvicultural or harvesting practices or responsible supervision of any forestry activities in connection with any public or private lands wherein the public welfare and property are concerned or involved when such professional services require the application of forestry principles, knowledge and data.

(e) The term “ board ” means the State Board of Registration for Foresters.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-29-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 29-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-29-3
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context requires a different definition:

“Board” means the polygraph examiners board;

“Secretary” means that member of the polygraph examiners board selected by the board to act as secretary;

“Internship” means the study of polygraph examinations and of the administration of polygraph examinations by a trainee under the personal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner in accordance with a course of study prescribed by the board at the commencement of such internship;

“Person” means any natural person, firm, association, copartnership, or corporation; and

“Polygraph examiner” means any person who uses any device or instrument to test or question individuals for the purpose of verifying truth of statements.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-35 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-35
Status: in_force

Registered nurses who are licensed and certified by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as nurse practitioners are not prohibited from such nursing practice, but are entitled to engage therein without a physician's license.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-27-17 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 27-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-27-17
Status: in_force

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, on conviction, of the first offense, be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than three (3) months or both; and such person, upon conviction of the second offense against this chapter, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the penitentiary not less than one (1) year or more than two (2) years; and such person, upon conviction of any succeeding offense, shall be punished in the discretion of the court; provided, however, that such punishment shall in no case exceed the payment of a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment for five years.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-53-29 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-29
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-53-29
Status: in_force

No licensee under this chapter or an employee of a licensee may disclose any information which was acquired from clients or persons consulting with the licensee and which was provided in order to allow the licensee to render professional services, except:

(a) With the written consent of the person(s) or, in the case of death or disability, of the individual's personal representative, or person authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on an individual's life, health or physical condition; or

(b) Communications that reveal the contemplation of a crime or a harmful act; or

(c) When the licensee acquires information involving a minor who was a victim or subject of a crime, the licensee may be required to testify fully in an examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is a subject of inquiry; or

(d) When a person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensee; or

(e) When the licensee is called upon to testify in court or administrative hearings concerning matters of adoption, adult abuse, child abuse, child neglect or other matters pertaining to the welfare of clients of the licensee; or

(f) When the licensee is collaborating or consulting with professional colleagues or an administrative superior on behalf of the client.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-59 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-59
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-59
Status: in_force

A physician may request in writing to the board a restriction of his license to practice medicine. The board may grant such request for restriction and shall have authority, if it deems appropriate, to attach conditions to the licensure of the physician to practice medicine within specified limitations, and waive the commencement of any proceeding under Section 73-25-63 . Removal of a voluntary restriction on licensure to practice medicine shall be subject to the procedure for reinstatement of license in Section 73-25-65 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-305 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-305
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-305
Status: in_force

The composition of the aforesaid disciplinary agencies shall be as follows:

(a) Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi Bar is provided for in Section 73-3-107, Mississippi Code of 1972 . The board shall have the authority to employ and compensate a competent person to serve as complaint counsel, who shall be a member of the bar of this state and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, either in a full-time or part-time capacity. In addition, the board shall have the authority to employ and compensate such assistants to and staff for the complaint counsel and to employ and compensate such other persons as the board may from time to time deem necessary or advisable to effect the disciplinary procedures set forth herein.

(b) Committee on complaints. The committee on complaints shall be appointed by the President of the Mississippi Bar in the manner provided in its bylaws, but said committee shall consist of at least one (1) member from each of the Supreme Court districts of the state. The chairman and vice chairman of the committee shall be designated by the President of the Mississippi Bar.

(c) Complaint tribunals. Complaint tribunals for each of the Supreme Court districts of the state, consisting of three (3) members who are members of the bar of this state, shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to serve on a calendar year basis.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-113 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-113
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-113
Status: in_force

The secretary shall also perform the duties of treasurer. He shall make bond for the safe handling of all funds for which he may become responsible, the bond to be in such penalty, with such sureties, and conditioned as the Board of Commissioners may require. Annually, and not less than thirty (30) days in advance of the date the Board of Commissioners is to consider the proposed budget of the bar for the next fiscal year, the secretary shall publish in an official publication of the bar a detailed accounting of all projected revenues and each item of expenditure in the proposed budget. Items of expenditure relating to disciplinary functions of the bar shall appear separately from those relating to nondisciplinary functions. In addition, the secretary shall annually cause to be made an independent audit by a certified public accountant of all receipts, expenditures and funds under the control of the bar and shall publish such audit in an official publication of the bar.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-18 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-18
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-18
Status: in_force

These standards apply to all licensed chiropractors and chiropractic assistants. These standards also apply to those consultations and examinations advertised as a reduced fee or free (no charge) service:

(a) The chiropractor shall maintain records for patients which accurately, legibly and completely reflect the evaluation and treatment of the patient.

(b) All patient records shall include patient history, symptomatology, examination, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. If abbreviations or symbols are used in daily record keeping, a key must be provided.

(c) In the event that the board takes disciplinary action against a chiropractor for any reason, these minimum record keeping standards will apply. It is understood that these procedures are the accepted standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional conduct in the practice of chiropractic.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-13 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-13
Status: in_force

(1) All fees from examination, registration and licensure of nurses as provided for hereafter, and all monies coming into possession of the board from any source whatsoever, shall be paid to the treasurer who shall issue receipts therefor and the same shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the board.

(2) The funds collected by this board shall be expended only pursuant to appropriation approved by the legislature and as provided by law.

(3) The treasurer and executive director shall execute surety bonds in a sum to be determined by the board, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties and upon their accounting for all monies coming into their hands. The premium for the bond shall be paid by the board funds. Funds shall not be withdrawn or expended except upon approval of the board.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-16 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 34-16
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-16
Status: in_force

To qualify as a trainee appraiser, an applicant must have successfully completed the number and type of qualifying education hours and other qualifications that meet or exceed the qualifications required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-42-13 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 42-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-42-13
Status: in_force

(1) After proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary of State may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a registration for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under Section 73-42-11(3) or for a violation of any provision of this chapter.

(2)(a) The Secretary of State shall appoint at least one (1) hearing officer for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and rendering decisions under this section and Section 73-42-11 . The hearing officer shall fix the date for an adjudicatory hearing and notify the athlete agent involved. The hearing shall be held at a location to be designated by the hearing officer. Unless the time period is extended by the hearing officer, the hearing shall be held not less than fifteen (15) nor more than thirty (30) days after the mailing of notice to the athlete agent involved. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a recommendation regarding the registration of the athlete agent involved. The Secretary of State shall then take appropriate action by final order.

(b) Any athlete agent whose application for registration has been denied or not renewed, or whose registration has been revoked or suspended by the Secretary of State, within thirty (30) days after the date of such final order, shall have the right of a trial de novo on appeal to the circuit court in Mississippi in the county of residence of the athlete agent, the student-athlete, or the educational institution. If the secretary's final order is supported by substantial evidence and does not violate a state or federal law, then it shall be affirmed by the circuit court. Either party shall have the right of appeal to the Supreme Court as provided by law from any decision of the circuit court. No athlete agent shall be allowed to deliver services to a student-athlete domiciled or residing in Mississippi while any such appeal is pending.

(3) In addition to the reasons specified in subsection (1) of this section, the secretary shall be authorized to suspend the registration of any person for being out of compliance with an order for support, as defined in Section 93-11-153 . The procedure for suspension of a registration for being out of compliance with an order for support, and the procedure for the reissuance or reinstatement of a registration suspended for that purpose, and the payment of any fees for the reissuance or reinstatement of a registration suspended for that purpose, shall be governed by Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 , as the case may be. Actions taken by the secretary in suspending the registration of a person when required by Section 93-11-157 are not actions from which an appeal may be taken under this section. Any appeal of a registration suspension that is required by Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 shall be taken in accordance with the appeal procedure specified in Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 , as the case may be, rather than the procedure specified in this section. If there is any conflict between any provision of Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 and any provision of this chapter, the provisions of Section 93-11-157 or 93-11-163 , as the case may be, shall control.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-115 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-115
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-115
Status: in_force

(1) Every prescription written in this state by a person authorized to issue such prescription shall be on prescription forms containing two (2) lines for the prescriber's signature. There shall be a signature line in the lower right-hand corner of the prescription form beneath which shall be clearly imprinted the words “substitution permissible.” There shall be a signature line in the lower left-hand corner of the prescription form beneath which shall be clearly imprinted the words “dispense as written.” The prescriber's signature on either signature line shall validate the prescription and shall designate approval or disapproval of product selection.

(2) If a prescription form which does not contain the two (2) signature lines required in subsection (1) of this section is utilized by the prescriber, he shall write in his own handwriting the words “dispense as written” thereupon to prevent product selection.

(3) A pharmacist licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy may dispense a one-time emergency dispensing of a prescription of up to a seventy-two-hour supply of a prescribed medication in the event the pharmacist is unable to contact the prescriber to obtain refill authorization, provided that:

(a) The prescription is not for a controlled substance;

(b) In the pharmacist's professional judgment, the interruption of therapy might reasonably produce undesirable health consequences or may cause physical or mental discomfort;

(c) The dispensing pharmacist notifies the prescriber or his agent of the emergency dispensing within seven (7) working days after the one-time emergency dispensing;

(d) The pharmacist properly records the dispensing as a separate nonrefillable prescription. Said document shall be filed as is required of all other prescription records. This document shall be serially numbered and contain all information required of other prescriptions. In addition it shall contain the number of the prescription from which it was refilled; and

(e) The pharmacist shall record on the new document the circumstances which warrant this emergency dispensing.

This emergency dispensing shall be done only in the permitted facility which contains the nonrefillable prescription.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-12 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-12
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-12
Status: in_force

Any cosmetologist who can read, write and speak English and has successfully completed not less than fifteen hundred (1500) hours in an accredited school of cosmetology, and holds a valid, current license, shall be eligible to take the barber examination to secure a certificate of registration as a barber upon successfully completing six hundred (600) hours in a barber school approved by the Board of Barber Examiners.

All fees for application, examination, registration and renewal thereof shall be the same as provided for in this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-17 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 13-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-17
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall keep an account of all monies derived from the operation of Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-105 . All fees and any other monies received by the board shall be deposited in a special fund that is created in the State Treasury and shall be used for the implementation and administration of Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-105 when appropriated by the Legislature for such purpose. The monies in the special fund shall be subject to all provisions of the state budget laws that are applicable to special fund agencies, and disbursements from the special fund shall be made by the State Treasurer only upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon requisitions signed by the executive director of the board and countersigned by the secretary of the board. Any interest earned on this special fund shall be credited by the State Treasurer to the fund and shall not be paid into the State General Fund. Any unexpended monies remaining in the special fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund. The State Auditor shall audit the financial affairs of the board and the transactions involving the special fund at least once a year in the same manner as for other special fund agencies.

(2) The executive director and the secretary of the board shall give a surety bond satisfactory to the other members of the board, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties. The premium on said bond shall be regarded as a proper and necessary expense of the board. When any member of the board or any employee thereof is engaged on business of the board away from the principal office of the board, he shall be entitled to receive expenses as authorized in Section 25-3-41 , and members of the board shall be entitled to per diem in an amount not to exceed that authorized in Section 25-3-69 , all as approved by the board.

(3) The board shall employ an executive director and may employ such clerical or other assistants as are necessary for the proper performance of its work, and may make expenditures for any purpose which in the opinion of the board are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-55 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-55
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-55
Status: in_force

(1) In awarding public contracts for professional geological services, preference shall be given to resident registered professional geologists over those nonresident professional geologists domiciled in a state having laws which grant a preference to the professional geologists who are residents of that state. Nonresident registered professional geologists shall be awarded Mississippi public contracts only on the same basis as the nonresident professional's state awards contracts to Mississippi registered professional geologists under similar circumstances. When a nonresident professional geologist submits a proposal for a public project, that person shall attach a copy of the resident state's current statute, resolution, policy, procedure or executive order pertaining to that state's treatment of nonresident professional geologists. Resident registered professional geologists actually domiciled in Mississippi, be they corporate, individuals or partnerships, shall be granted preference over nonresidents in the awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident. As used in this section, the term “resident registered professional geologist” includes a nonresident person that has been qualified to do business in this state and has maintained a permanent full-time office in the State of Mississippi for not less than two (2) years prior to submitting a proposal for a public project, and the subsidiaries and affiliates of that person.

(2) This section shall not apply to any contract for any project upon which federal funds would be withheld because of the preference requirements of this subsection.

(3) Any contract, agreement or arrangement for professional geological services negotiated, made or entered into, directly or indirectly, by the state, counties, municipalities or any political subdivision thereof, or by any special districts, which is in any way in violation of this section, is declared to be void as contrary to the public policy of this state and shall not be given effect or enforced by any court of this state or by any of its officers or employees.

(4) Nothing in this section shall affect the validity of any contract in existence before July 1, 1997.

(5) For purposes of this section, “professional geological services” means the practice of geology or those services performed by any registered professional geologist in connection with professional employment or practice.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-33 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-33
Status: in_force

(1) If any licensee fails, or is alleged to have failed, to meet the obligations under this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, the commission shall hold a hearing and determine whether there has been such a failure, determine those persons who are proven claimants under the bond and, if appropriate, distribute the bond proceeds to the proven claimants.

(2) Actions upon the bond and the right to payment under the bond shall extend solely to the commission, except that if the commission has not initiated action under the bond by scheduling and holding a hearing, by litigation or otherwise, within thirty (30) days of a written request to do so, any claimant may initiate an action in the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, to require the commission to take action.

(3) If, after a hearing, the commission determines that proven claims exceed the amount of the bond proceeds, the proceeds shall be prorated among proven claimants in the ratio that the amount of their proven claim bears to the total amount of all proven claims.

(4) The determination of the commission as to the fact and the amount of liability under the bond and the amount distributed to the claimants under the bond shall be binding upon the principal and surety of the bond.

(5) All hearings held under this section shall be held in accordance with the laws of this state.

(6) The existence of the bond and the bond recovery procedure shall in no way affect or alter any other right or remedy which a person may have under applicable law.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-7
Status: in_force

The following shall be excepted from the provisions of this article:

(a) Gratuitous nursing by friends and members of the family.

(b) The furnishing of nursing assistance in an emergency.

(c) The practice of nursing which is incidental to a program of study by a student enrolled in an approved educational program of nursing, provided the practice is under the supervision of a registered nurse.

(d) The practice of nursing by a graduate of an approved educational program of nursing pending the results of the first licensing examination scheduled by the board following such graduation, provided the practice is under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed physician if the nurse is practicing in a physician's office and the graduate holds a temporary permit to practice nursing in Mississippi.

(e) The practice of nursing by any legally qualified nurse of another state who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division or agency thereof while in the discharge of his or her official duties.

(f) The practice of nursing by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse for a period of not more than ninety (90) days pending licensure in Mississippi, provided the nurse upon employment has furnished the employer with satisfactory evidence of current registration and licensure in another state, and provided such nurse furnishes evidence to the prospective employer of having submitted proper application and fees to the board prior to employment and holds a temporary permit to practice nursing in Mississippi.

(g) The furnishing of nursing assistance by any duly qualified auxiliary personnel employed by state mental health facilities until December 31, 1983.

(h) Any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for nursing duties performed in a physician's office under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician; provided, however, that said registered nurse or licensed practical nurse shall otherwise comply with the other provisions of this article.

(i) The infliction of the punishment of death pursuant to Section 99-19-51 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-127 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-127
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-127
Status: in_force

Any member failing to pay any enrollment fees within sixty (60) days after the same become due shall be considered delinquent and shall be given written notice of his delinquency mailed to him by United States mail, addressed to his last known address. If the delinquent fails to pay such enrollment fees within thirty (30) days after written notice of delinquency, he shall stand suspended from membership in the Mississippi Bar. It shall be the duty of the secretary, upon any member's becoming suspended as above stated, to notify the delinquent in writing by United States certified mail of his suspension, and to notify the courts of the county of his last known address of such fact, viz; the circuit court, the chancery court and the county court, if there be a county court, by mailing such notice to the presiding judge and to the clerk of such court. Any member shall be reinstated upon payment of delinquent enrollment fees and a penalty in an amount equal to one-half ( 1 / 2 ) of the delinquent enrollment fees. The secretary, upon such payment, shall forthwith notify the courts above-mentioned of such fact and the clerks thereof shall file and preserve such notice.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-371 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-371
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-371
Status: in_force

At any stage of the disciplinary proceedings, the board of commissioners may, in the exercise of its sole discretion, accept a plea of nolo contendere from the accused attorney and agree to the entry by the court of a consent order of suspension or disbarment of the accused attorney.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 73-3-315(e) to the contrary, upon the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere the investigation or disciplinary procedure shall terminate, and the board of commissioners will present to the court an agreed order to be entered by the court either suspending or disbarring said attorney by consent, as the particular circumstances of the matter may require in the discretion of the board of commissioners. Said order shall be a public record, and certified copies thereof shall be mailed to the judges of the circuit and chancery court districts within which the attorney resides.

For the purpose of determining the discipline to be imposed on the accused attorney, the board of commissioners shall consider a plea of nolo contendere as tantamount to proof of guilt of the offense or unprofessional conduct or personal disability to practice law on which said disciplinary proceeding was grounded.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-83 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 39-83
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-83
Status: in_force

(1) No licensed veterinarian shall disclose any information concerning the licensed veterinarian's care of a patient except on written authorization or by waiver by the licensed veterinarian's client or by court order, by subpoena, or as otherwise provided in this section.

(2) Copies of or information from veterinary records shall be provided without the owner's consent to public, animal health, animal welfare, wildlife or agriculture authorities employed by federal, state or local governmental agencies who have a legal or regulatory interest in the contents of the records for the protection of animal and public health.

(3) Any licensed veterinarian releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the client or under court order, by subpoena, or as otherwise provided by this section shall not be liable to the client or any other person.

(4) The privilege provided by this section shall be waived to the extent that the licensed veterinarian's client or the owner of the patient places the licensed veterinarian's care and treatment of the patient or the nature and extent of injuries to the animal at issue in any civil criminal proceeding.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-60-19 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 60-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-60-19
Status: in_force

The requirements of this chapter shall not prevent the following from performing a visual inspection of a home that is within the scope of their license without further license from the board: specialty contractor, general contractor, architect, engineer, insurance adjuster, individual employed by a governmental entity, person employed by a bank, savings and loan or credit union, licensed real estate broker or salesperson, a licensed appraiser or a home builder.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-79 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 39-79
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-79
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish a program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired veterinarians.

(2) The program of care, counseling or treatment shall include a written schedule of organized treatment, care, counseling, activities or education satisfactory to the board designed for the purposes of restoring an impaired person to a condition whereby the impaired person can practice veterinary medicine with reasonable skill and safety of a sufficient degree to deliver competent patient care.

(3) All persons authorized to practice by the board shall report in good faith any veterinarian they reasonably believe to be impaired as defined in Section 73-39-53 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-47 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-47
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-47
Status: in_force

If the partner in the practice of law of any justice court judge shall appear before such justice court judge of his district, as attorney or counsel in any case, civil or criminal, or in any appeal from the judgment of such officer, or in any certiorari to such officer, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or be imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-5 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-5
Status: in_force

Dietetics is the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, management and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain peoples' health. Dietetics practice is the provision of services which include, but are not limited to:

(a) Providing medical nutrition therapy.

(b) Development, administration, evaluation and consultation regarding nutritional care standards of quality in food services and medical nutrition therapy.

(c) Providing case management services.

(d) Developing, implementing and managing nutrition care system.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-107 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-107
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-107
Status: in_force

The bar shall be controlled and governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of as many members as shall be established by the bylaws of the bar or any amendments thereto, adopted at an annual meeting of the bar.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-33 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 5-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-33
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall issue a license for each barbershop in operation in the State of Mississippi, and the board shall prescribe the rules and regulations and circulate the information necessary to obtain a license for the barbershop. A fee of not more than Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for each chair manned by a registered barber located in the shop shall be required for the issuance of the license, and the same fee shall be required for a renewal of the license to the shop, the renewal due on the anniversary date of each year. A fee of not more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in addition to the regular renewal fee shall be required for restoration of any license that has expired for more than thirty (30) days. Any barbershop license having passed the second year anniversary date, in delinquency, shall be required to have a new shop inspection and shall hereafter pay an initial fee of not more than Forty-five Dollars ($45.00) in addition to all other fees required for restoration.

(2) All barbershop owners shall be responsible for employing only licensed barbers in the shop. Any barbershop owner found by the Board of Barber Examiners to employ an unlicensed barber or barbers shall be fined Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) payable into the State General Fund, and shall be subject to closure until those violations are corrected. For any later violation, the fine shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Any barbershop operating within the State of Mississippi without a license after July 1, 1968, shall be subjected to closing by a proper order of a court of competent jurisdiction upon a proper showing that it has failed to comply with the terms of this chapter.

(3) The board may assess against any barbershop owner found to employ an unlicensed barber or barbers any of the following costs that are expended by the board in the conduct of a proceeding for violation of subsection (2): court filing fees, court costs and the cost of serving process. Any monies collected by the board under this subsection (3) shall be deposited into the special fund operating account of the board.

(4) All new barbershops or change of ownership or location of barbershops shall hereafter pay an initial fee of not more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in addition to all other fees required before beginning business. The fee shall not be transferable upon change of ownership or location.

(5) All licensees shall notify the State Board of Barber Examiners of the location of the barbershop at which they are employed.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-73-25 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 73-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-73-25
Status: in_force

(1) IDAC, subject to the approval of the board, may adopt only rules or regulations that are consistent with law as may be necessary to carry out the duties and authorities conferred upon the committee.

(2) The rules and regulations may address, but need not be limited to, the following matters:

(a) Administration and enforcement of provisions of this chapter.

(b) Regulations to carry out the policies of this chapter.

(c) Setting certification fees.

(d) Reviewing, approving or disapproving, and making recommendations on all applications for certification.

(e) Establishing continuing education requirements for certificate renewal.

(f) Maintaining the official roster of Mississippi Certified Interior Designers.

(g) Adopting requirements for monitored internship.

(h) Adopting rules of conduct that are clear, quantifiable and enforceable by rules and regulations.

(i) Exercising the authority to assess monetary administrative penalties for violations of the laws, rules and regulations that IDAC regulates.

(j) Providing access to persons with physical, mental or developmental disability to IDAC's programs and activities.

(k) At the direction of the board, IDAC also shall review and investigate any charges brought against any Mississippi Certified Interior Designer as provided for in Section 73-73-19 and make findings of fact and recommendations to the board concerning any disciplinary action which IDAC deems necessary and proper pursuant to Section 73-73-31 .

(3) Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, each member of IDAC shall take a subscribed oath of office.

(4) The board and IDAC shall adopt all necessary rules, regulations and bylaws to govern its proceedings not inconsistent with this chapter or the laws of this state.

(5) The executive director of the board shall keep a record of all proceedings of IDAC, which shall be open to the public. These records shall be maintained at the office of the board.

(6) Three (3) members of IDAC shall constitute a quorum.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-120 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-120
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-120
Status: in_force

Members of the bar shall be divided into active and inactive membership classes which shall be defined as follows:

(a) “Active member” means any person admitted to practice law in this state and who is engaged in the practice of law in this state. Except as otherwise provided in Section 73-3-125 , all active members shall be entitled to vote and hold office in the bar.

(b) “Inactive member” means any member, in good standing, who is not engaged in the practice of law in this state. A person may, upon written request, be enrolled as an inactive member. Inactive members shall not be entitled to vote and hold office in the bar.

As used in this section, the “practice of law” shall include any person holding himself out as a practicing attorney or occupying any position in which he may be called upon to give legal advice or counsel or to examine the law or to pass upon the legal effect of any act, document or law.

The Mississippi Bar shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding continuing legal education requirements between active and inactive status.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-60-21 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 60-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-60-21
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Section 33-1-39 , a license under this chapter shall expire two (2) years after its date of issuance. The Appraisal Board may issue a renewal license without examination, on submission of a completed renewal application, payment of the required license renewal fee, and successful completion of continuing education requirements.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-31 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-31
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-31
Status: in_force

The educational requirements both as to general education and legal education shall not apply to any person who may have graduated from a law school prior to October 1, 1954.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-23 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-23
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as conferring upon the holder of such certificate the right to practice medicine and surgery as a physician or osteopathic physician as defined by statute, to engage in the practice of physical therapy as defined by statute, to advise or prescribe the use of drugs by his patients, or to advise a patient not to use a drug prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-85 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 13-85
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-85
Status: in_force

Certificates of licensure shall expire on the last day of the month of December at the end of the renewal period following their issuance or renewal and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. It shall be the duty of the board to notify every person licensed under Sections 73-13-71 through 73-13-105 of the date of the expiration of his certificate and the amount of the fee that shall be required for its renewal for one (1) year or two (2) years; such notice shall occur at least one (1) month in advance of the date of the expiration of said certificate. Renewal may be effected at any time during the month of December by the payment of a fee not to exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) if renewals are for two (2) years. A person who is licensed as a professional surveyor and as a professional engineer may effect both renewals by the payment of a single fee not to exceed Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00), or One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) if renewals are for two (2) years. The failure on the part of any licensee to renew his certificate annually or biennially in the month of December as required above shall not deprive such person of the right of renewal, but the fee to be paid for the renewal of a certificate after the month of December shall be increased ten percent (10%) for each month that payment of renewal is delayed; however, the maximum fee for delayed renewal shall not exceed five (5) times the normal renewal fee.

If a certificate has expired for six (6) months or more, the licensee shall be required to submit a new application, paying back fees and submitting proof of continuing professional competency compliance. If the certificate has expired for five (5) years or more, in addition to submitting a new application and proof of continuing professional competency compliance, reexamination in the principles and practice may be required. The reexamination may be waived by the board provided the applicant has continued to practice under another jurisdiction from the date of expiration of his certificate.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-3
Status: in_force

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

(a) “Board” means the State Board of Architecture.

(b) “Architect” means a person who engages in the practice of architecture as hereinafter defined.

(c) A person engaging in the practice of architecture, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, is one who holds himself out as able to perform any professional service such as planning, design, including aesthetic and structural designs, and consultation in connection therewith, or responsible inspection of construction, in connection with (except as specifically exempted herein) any buildings, structures, or projects, or the equipment or utilities thereof, or the accessories thereto, wherein the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned or involved, when such professional service requires the application of the art and science of construction based upon the principles of mathematics, aesthetics, functional planning, and the physical sciences; provided that nothing in this definition shall be construed as encompassing or limiting the practice of engineering as that practice is provided for under the laws of this state.

(d) “Registrant” means architect or registered architect.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-27 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-27
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-27
Status: in_force

The Board of Barber Examiners may neither refuse to suspend or revoke, nor revoke or suspend any certificate of registration as a registered barber or barber instructor, for any of the causes enumerated in this chapter, unless the holder of such certificate has been given at least twenty (20) days' notice, in writing by registered mail, signed by the President and Secretary of the Board of Barber Examiners, setting forth the charges against such holder of such certificate and naming the time and place for a hearing upon the charge or charges, and a public hearing thereof by the Board of Barber Examiners. The person shall return a written response within ten (10) business days acknowledging receipt of the letter and confirmation of attendance at the board hearing no later than the close of business of the tenth day.

Upon the hearing of any such charge or charges the board may issue all subpoenas for all necessary witnesses for and against the accused, and require their attendance upon such hearing, may administer oaths, and may procure by process the production of all necessary books and papers, bearing or touching upon such charges against the accused.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-39 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-39
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to practice or offer to practice dentistry under, or use the name of any company, association or corporation or business name or any name except his or their own in a manner which is in violation of Section 73-9-61 , or to operate, manage or be employed in any room, rooms or office where dental work is done or contracted for, and that is operated under the name of any company, association, trade name or corporation in a manner which is in violation of Section 73-9-61 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-35-13 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-13
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-35-13
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to proof of his honesty, trustworthiness and good reputation, the applicant shall take a written examination which shall be held at least four (4) times each year at regular intervals and on stated times by the commission and shall test reading, writing, spelling, elementary arithmetic and his general knowledge of the statutes of this state relating to real property, deeds, mortgages, agreements of sale, agency, contract, leases, ethics, appraisals, the provisions of this chapter and such other matters the commission certifies as necessary to the practice of real estate brokerage in the State of Mississippi. The examination for a broker's license shall differ from the examination for a salesperson's license, in that it shall be of a more exacting nature and require higher standards of knowledge of real estate. The commission shall cause examinations to be conducted at such times and places as it shall determine.

(2) In event the license of any real estate broker or salesperson is revoked by the commission subsequent to the enactment of this chapter, no new license shall be issued to such person unless he complies with the provisions of this chapter.

(3) No person shall be permitted or authorized to act as a real estate broker or salesperson until he has qualified by examination, except as hereinbefore provided. Any individual who fails to pass the examination for salesperson upon two (2) occasions, shall be ineligible for a similar examination, until after the expiration of three (3) months from the time such individual last took the examination. Any individual who fails to pass the broker's examination upon two (2) occasions, shall be ineligible for a similar examination until after the expiration of six (6) months from the time such individual last took the examination, and then only upon making application as in the first instance.

(4) If the applicant is a partnership, association or corporation, the examination shall be taken on behalf of the partnership, association or corporation by the member or officer thereof who is designated in the application as the person to receive a license by virtue of the issuing of a license to such partnership, association or corporation.

(5) Upon satisfactorily passing such examination and upon complying with all other provisions of law and conditions of this chapter, a license shall thereupon be issued to the successful applicant who, upon receiving such license, is authorized to conduct the business of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson in this state.

(6) The commission is authorized to exempt from such examination, in whole or in part, a real estate licensee of another state who desires to obtain a license under this chapter, provided that the examination administered in the other state is determined by the commission to be equivalent to such examination given in this state and provided that such other state extends this same privilege or exemption to Mississippi real estate licensees. The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2 , as applicable.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-53 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 34-53
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-53
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in Section 73-34-35 , any person violating a provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction of a first violation thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both. A second or subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

(2) In case any person shall have received any sum of money, or the equivalent thereof, as commission, compensation or profit by or in consequence of his violation of any provision of this chapter, that person shall also be liable to a penalty of not less than the amount of the sum of money so received and not more than four (4) times the sum so received, as may be determined by the court, which penalty may be sued for and recovered by any person aggrieved, and for his use and benefit, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11
Status: in_force

The State Board of Medical Licensure shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

(a) Setting policies and professional standards regarding the medical practice of physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists and physician assistants practicing with physician supervision;

(b) Considering applications for licensure;

(c) Conducting examinations for licensure;

(d) Investigating alleged violations of the medical practice act;

(e) Conducting hearings on disciplinary matters involving violations of state and federal law, probation, suspension and revocation of licenses;

(f) Considering petitions for termination of probationary and suspension periods, and restoration of revoked licenses;

(g) To promulgate and publish reasonable rules and regulations necessary to enable it to discharge its functions and to enforce the provisions of law regulating the practice of medicine; however, the board shall not adopt any rule or regulation or impose any requirement regarding the licensing of physicians or osteopaths that conflicts with the prohibitions in Section 73-49-3 ;

(h) To enter into contracts with any other state or federal agency, or with any private person, organization or group capable of contracting, if it finds such action to be in the public interest and in the furtherance of its responsibilities;

(i) Perform the duties prescribed by Sections 73-26-1 through 73-26-5 ;

(j) Perform the duties prescribed by the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Section 73-25-101 ; and

(k) To adopt reasonable rules and regulations providing for physician practice records retention under the following minimum standards:

(i) Medical records shall be retained by a physician in the original, microfilmed, or similarly reproduced form for a minimum period of ten (10) years from the date a patient is last treated by a physician.

(ii) Graphic matter, images, X-ray films, and like matter that were necessary to produce a diagnostic or therapeutic report shall be retained, preserved and properly stored by a physician in the original, microfilmed or similarly reproduced form for a minimum period of three (3) years from the date a patient is last treated by the physician. Such graphic matter, images, X-ray film, and like matter shall be retained for a longer period when requested in writing by the patient.

(iii) Medical records in their original, microfilmed, or similarly reproduced form shall be provided upon request to a parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor under eighteen (18) without the permission of such unemancipated minor.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-11 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-11
Status: in_force

(1) The board may issue a provisional license to any resident dietitian who presents evidence to the advisory council of the successful completion of the education and experience requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section for licensure. Such a provisional license may be issued to such a person before he or she has taken the examination to become a registered dietitian as given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). A provisional license may be issued for a period not exceeding one (1) year and may be renewed from year to year not to exceed five (5) years.

(2) An applicant for provisional licensure as a dietitian shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of having received a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited through the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, with a major in dietetics or an equivalent major course of study as approved by the board.

(3) An applicant for licensure as a dietitian shall submit to the board evidence of having successfully completed a board approved planned program of dietetics experience under the supervision of a licensed or registered dietician.

(4) A provisional license shall permit the holder to practice only under the direct technical supervision of a dietitian.

(5) A fee for a provisional license and for each renewal shall be established by the board. Any increase in the fee charged by the board under this subsection shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-37 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-37
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-37
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish, by rule, application fees which shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for application for registration and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for application for enrollment.

(2) In addition to the application fee required under subsection (1) of this section, an applicant shall pay an examination fee before taking the applicable examination. The board shall set a reasonable examination fee for each examination administered by the board to defer the actual cost of the examination.

(3) The board shall establish, by rule, registration fees which shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) annually for registration as a registered professional geologist and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) annually for enrollment as a geologist-in-training.

(4) The board shall establish, by rule, fees for the renewal and reissuance of a certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-21 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 5-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-21
Status: in_force

Any person possessed of the following qualifications shall, upon payment of the required fee, receive a certificate of registration as a registered barber:

(a) Is at least eighteen (18) years old;

(b) Is of good moral character and temperate habits; and

(c) Either has a license or certificate of registration as a practicing barber in another state or country that has substantially the same requirements for licensing or registration of barbers as are contained in this chapter, or can prove by sworn affidavits that he has lawfully practiced as a barber in another state or country for at least five (5) years immediately before making application in this state, or can show to the satisfaction of the board that he had held a rating in a branch of the military service for two (2) or more years that required him to perform the duties of a barber. The issuance of a certificate of registration by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2 , as applicable.

In addition to the above, the board may require the applicant to successfully demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the Barber Law of the State of Mississippi, as well as sufficient practical skill by requiring the applicant to take a practical examination approved by the board.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-25 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-25
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful and it is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, for a person to practice architecture, as defined in this chapter, without current certificate in this state, or to advertise or put out any sign or card or other device which might indicate to the public that the person is entitled to practice as an architect.

(b) If any person, firm or corporation violates any of the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of the board shall, upon direction of a majority of the board, in the name of the State of Mississippi, acting through an attorney employed by the board, apply in any chancery court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining such violation or for an order enforcing compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon the filing of a verified petition in the proper court, such court or any judge thereof, if satisfied by the sworn petition, by affidavit or otherwise, that such person has violated this chapter, may issue a temporary injunction on five (5) days' notice to the defendant enjoining such continued violation, and such injunction shall remain in force and effect until a final hearing. If at such hearing it is established that such person has violated, or is violating this chapter, the court may enter a decree permanently enjoining such violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter and awarding all cost and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to the board. In case of violation of any decree issued in compliance with this subsection, the court may try and punish the offender for contempt of court and shall fine the offender a sum of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per offense. Each day of the violation is a separate offense, and the court shall proceed as in other cases in chancery.

(c) The proceedings in this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the other remedies and penalties provided in this chapter.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-35-18 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-18
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-35-18
Status: repealed

(1) Each individual applicant for renewal of a license issued by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission shall, on or before the expiration date of his license, or at a time directed by the commission, submit proof of completion of not less than sixteen (16) clock hours of approved course work to the commission, in addition to any other requirements for renewal. The sixteen (16) clock hours' course work requirement shall apply to each two-year license renewal, and hours in excess thereof shall not be cumulated or credited for the purposes of subsequent license renewals except as provided in this subsection (1). The commission shall develop standards for approval of courses and shall require certification of such course work of the applicant. The commission may determine any required subject matter within the mandated sixteen (16) hours; provided that the required subjects shall not exceed eight (8) hours of the total sixteen (16) hours. Approved continuing education hours earned in the final three (3) months of a licensee's renewal period, if in excess of the required minimum sixteen (16) hours, may be carried over and credited to the next renewal period. However, no more than six (6) hours may be carried over in this manner. Any member of the Mississippi Legislature who has a real estate license shall be credited with eight (8) hours of credit for the attendance of each year of a legislative session. No person may receive continuing education credit for prelicense education courses taken, except as follows: a licensee whose license is on inactive status and whose continuing education credits are at least thirty (30) hours in arrears may, at the discretion of the commission, receive continuing education credit for retaking prelicense coursework, provided the entire prelicense course is retaken.

(2) This section shall apply to renewals of licenses which expire on and after July 1, 1994; however, an applicant for first renewal who has been licensed for not more than one (1) year shall not be required to comply with this section for the first renewal of the applicant's license. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons who have held a broker's or salesperson's license in this state for at least twenty-five (25) years and who are at least sixty-five (65) years of age. Inactive licensees are not required to meet the real estate continuing education requirements specified in this section; however, such inactive licensees, before activating their license to active status, must cumulatively meet requirements missed during the period their license was inactive.

(3) A renewal of a license issued by the commission which expires after June 30, 2019, must include a current email address for the applicant. Any email address previously provided by an applicant to the commission which is no longer valid or the primary email address of the applicant must be updated when a renewal application is submitted under this section.

(4) The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law.

(5) [Repealed]
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-15 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-15
Status: in_force

(1) A nonresident dietitian may practice dietetics in Mississippi for five (5) days per year with current other state's licensure or with current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.

(2) The board may waive the prescribed examination for licensure and grant a license to any person who shall present proof of current licensure as a dietitian in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which requires standards for licensure considered by the advisory council to be greater than or equal to the requirements for licensure of this chapter, if such state or territory extends reciprocity to licensees of the State of Mississippi. The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2 , as applicable.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-69 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 39-69
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-69
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall provide for at least one (1) examination for licensing, certification or registration during each calendar year and may provide for such additional examinations as are necessary. The board shall give public notice of the time and place of each examination at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the date of the examination.

(2) The preparation, administration, grading and criterion for passing examinations shall be governed by rules prescribed by the board. Examinations for veterinary licensure shall be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine commonly taught in an accredited college of veterinary medicine. The passing score shall be determined by the testing entity. The board may adopt and use the results of a nationally recognized testing entity such as the National Board of Veterinary Medical Licensing Examiners.

(3) Any person, not licensed to practice veterinary medicine under the laws of Mississippi, shall be required to take the state board examination. This examination shall be designed to test the applicant's knowledge of the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act and Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics as set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Notice of this examination shall be given one hundred twenty (120) days in advance, and application must be made at least thirty (30) days before the examination. The examination shall be administered annually on the second Tuesday of June. The application fee and time and location of the examination shall be determined by the board.

(4) After examination, each examinee shall be notified of the result of the examination, and the board shall issue a license signed by members of the board. Any person who fails an examination may be admitted to any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-45 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-45
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-4-45
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-33-5 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-33-5
Status: in_force

The Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy is hereby authorized with the following powers and duties:

(a) To adopt a seal;

(b) To govern its proceedings;

(c) To set the fees and to regulate the time, manner and place of conducting examinations to be held under this chapter. To be admitted to the examination, a candidate must have completed a baccalaureate degree of at least one hundred twenty (120) collegiate-level semester hours of education or its equivalent at a college or university acceptable to the board. The education program shall include an accounting concentration or the equivalent as determined by the board to be appropriate in its rules and regulations. The examination shall cover branches of knowledge pertaining to accountancy as the board may deem proper. A total of one hundred fifty (150) collegiate-level semester hours of education shall be required before the board shall accept an application for a certified public accountant license under this chapter;

(d) To initiate investigations of certified public accountant and certified public accountant firm practices;

(e) To notify applicants who have failed an examination of such failure and in what branch or branches deficiency was found;

(f) To adopt and enforce such rules and regulations concerning certified public accountant examinee and licensee qualifications and practices and certified public accountant firm permits and practices as the board considers necessary to maintain the highest standard of proficiency in the profession of certified public accounting and for the protection of the public interest. The standards of practice by certified public accountants and certified public accountant firms shall include generally accepted auditing and accounting standards as recognized by the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy;

(g) To issue certified public accountant licenses under the signature and the official seal of the board as provided in this chapter; and to issue permits to practice public accounting to certified public accountant firms pursuant to such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the board;

(h) To employ personnel;

(i) To contract for services and rent; and

(j) To adopt and enforce all such rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the administration of this chapter; provided, however, no adoption or modification of any rules or regulations of the board shall become effective unless any final action of the board approving such adoption or modification shall occur at a time and place which is open to the public and for which notice by mail or electronic mail of such time and place and the rules and regulations proposed to be adopted or modified has been given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto to every person who is licensed and registered with the board.

Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64, Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-51 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-51
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-51
Status: in_force

(1) Any person committing the following acts shall be guilty of a violation under this chapter:

(a) Practicing, offering or attempting to practice geology, unless registered as a registered professional geologist or otherwise expressly exempted by this chapter;

(b) Using the terms “Registered Professional Geologist,” “R.P.G.,” or claiming any specialty in geology, as a professional, business or commercial identification, title, name, representation, claim or otherwise holding out to the public, as being registered to practice geology or any of its specialties unless registered under this chapter;

(c) Altering or revising any document, map or work signed or sealed by a registered professional geologist unless that alteration or revision is signed and sealed by a registered professional geologist, changing or altering the name or seal of another registered professional geologist on any document, map or work, or otherwise impersonating another, or presenting or attempting to use the certificate of registration or the seal of another;

(d) Fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a certificate of registration as a registered professional geologist or certificate of enrollment as a geologist-in-training, including, but not limited to, knowingly giving any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any board member in obtaining a certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment;

(e) Using the seal or signing any document under a certificate of registration which has expired or has been suspended or revoked;

(f) Managing, or conducting as manager, proprietor, or agent, any place of business from which geological work, not expressly exempted by this chapter, is offered, performed or practiced for others, unless that work is supervised or performed by a registered professional geologist;

(g) Using geologic work for purposes in violation of this chapter; or

(h) Violating this chapter, or any rule, regulation or written order of the board, or any condition or limitation of registration.

(2) Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both, for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation. In imposing any fine under this section, the court shall, to the extent practicable, recover any economic benefit received as a result of noncompliance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 31-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-3
Status: in_force

When used in this article, the word or term:

(a) “ Board ” means the Mississippi Board of Psychology.

(b) “ Institution of higher education ” means any regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States, accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, including a professional school, that offers a full-time doctoral course of study in psychology that is acceptable to the board; for Canadian universities , this term means an institution of higher education that is provincially or territorially chartered to grant doctoral degrees.

(c) “ Person ” includes an individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation.

(d)(i) “ Practice of psychology ” means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, prediction and modification of human behavior through the application of psychological principles, methods and procedures, for the purposes of:

1. Preventing, eliminating, evaluating, assessing, or predicting symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesirable behavior;

2. Evaluating, assessing and/or facilitating the enhancement of individual, group and/or organizational effectiveness including personal effectiveness, adaptive behavior, interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, health, and individual, group and/or organizational performance; or

3. Assisting in legal decision-making.

(ii) The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to:

1. Psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence; personality; cognitive, behavioral, physical and/or emotional abilities; skills; interests; aptitudes; and neuropsychological functioning;

2. Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy;

3. Diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability;

4. Psychoeducational evaluation, therapy and remediation;

5. Consultation with physicians, other health care professionals and patients regarding all available treatment options, as well as consultation with attorneys, judges, business, and industry;

6. Provision of direct services to individuals and/or groups for the purpose of enhancing individual and thereby organizational effectiveness, using principles, methods and/or procedures to assess and evaluate individuals on personal characteristics for individual development and/or behavior change or for making decisions about the individual, such as selection; and

7. The supervision of any of the above.

(iii) Psychological services are provided to individuals, families, groups, systems, organizations, and the public. The practice of psychology shall be construed within the meaning of this definition without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered and without regard to the means of service provision (e.g., face-to-face, telephone, Internet, or telehealth).

(e) A “ psychologist ” is any person licensed under this article, and includes a person who represents himself or herself to be a psychologist by using any title or description of services incorporating the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” “psychology,” or who represents that he or she possesses expert qualification in any area of psychology, or offers to the public, or renders to individuals or to groups of individuals services defined as the practice of psychology by this article.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-25 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 34-25
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-25
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Section 33-1-39 , a license issued under the authority of this chapter shall expire two (2) years from the last day of the month of issuance; however, a registration granted under the authority of this chapter shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-3
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall be authorized to employ such clerical assistance, bookkeepers, investigators and other agents as they may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to fix their tenure of employment and compensation therefor. The members of the board, as well as all employees of the board except for investigators, shall file a bond with the Secretary of State in the sum of not less than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) payable to the State of Mississippi for the faithful performance of their duties. The bond shall be made by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, the premium of the bond to be paid out of any money in the board's special fund in the State Treasury.

(2) The office of the board shall be located in the greater metropolitan area of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, and if office space cannot be obtained in any state-owned building, the board is authorized to rent suitable office space and to pay therefor out of funds in the board's special fund. The board shall employ inspectors as needed, not to exceed twelve (12), who shall be full-time employees and whose salaries and duties shall be fixed by the board.

(3) The salaries of all paid employees of the board shall be paid out of the funds in the board's special fund in the State Treasury. The inspectors shall, in addition to their salaries, be reimbursed for such expenses as are allowed other state employees under the provisions of Section 25-3-41 . In addition to the paying of office rent, the board is authorized to purchase necessary office furniture and equipment, stationery, books, certificates and any other equipment necessary for the proper administration of this chapter.

(4) When, in the opinion of the board, it is essential that an employee of the board work after normal working hours, the employee may receive credit for compensatory leave.

(a) The board should use the standards established by the State Personnel Board in determining whether or not the board's executive director may receive compensatory leave.

(b) Employees of the board may be granted administrative leave with pay, which means discretionary leave with pay, other than personal leave or major medical leave.

(i) The board may grant administrative leave to any employee of the board serving as a witness or juror or party litigant, as verified by the clerk of the court, in addition to any fees paid for such services, and such services or necessary appearance in any court shall not be counted as personal leave.

(ii) The board may grant administrative leave with pay to employees of the board in the event of extreme weather conditions or in the event of a man-made, technological, or natural disaster or emergency. Any employee on a previously approved leave during the affected period shall be eligible for such administrative leave granted by the board and shall not be charged for his or her previously approved leave during the affected period.

(iii) The board may grant administrative leave with pay to any employee of the board who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross who participates in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross in this state and in states contiguous to this state when the American Red Cross requests the employee's participation. Administrative leave granted under this subparagraph shall not exceed twenty (20) days in any twelve-month period. Employees on leave under this subparagraph shall not be deemed to be an employee of the state for purposes of workers' compensation or for purposes of claims against the state allowed under Title 11, Chapter 46, Mississippi Code of 1972 . As used in this subparagraph, the term “ disaster ” includes disasters designated at Level II and above in American Red Cross' national regulations and procedures.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-51-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 51-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-51-3
Status: in_force

An action for an injunction authorized by Section 73-51-1 shall be filed and heard either in the county in which the defendant resides or in which he practices the profession sought to be enjoined, and no bond shall be required, and no damages, fees or other costs shall be taxed against said board for the bringing of such suit. The court or judge shall not issue a temporary restraining order or injunction under this chapter, but shall hear and decide said matter on its merits either in term time or vacation as soon as possible.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-351 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-351
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-351
Status: in_force

Proceedings to determine whether an attorney is personally incapable to practice law shall be instituted and conducted in the same manner and upon the same procedure as disciplinary proceedings, except as otherwise set out in Sections 73-3-347 through 73-3-365 . In addition to, and without exclusion of, any other circumstances, cause to believe that an attorney may be personally incapable to practice law shall exist whenever information is received that such member (a) has interposed successfully a defense of mental incompetence to secure abatement of, or to defeat an adverse determination in, a disciplinary proceeding brought against him in any tribunal in any jurisdiction, (b) has defended, upon like grounds, a suit brought against him in any tribunal in any jurisdiction, (c) has been judicially declared incompetent, or (d) has been legally committed to an institution for the treatment of mental illness.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-69-3 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 69-3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-69-3
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to assure the general public of the competence of individuals and companies which offer electronic protective systems, or services relating to such alarms or systems to the general public by establishing statewide uniform procedures and qualifications for the licensure of such individuals and companies.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-11-53 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 11-53
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-11-53
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Funeral Service is authorized to establish a trainee and apprenticeship program whereby persons desiring to apprentice as a funeral service or funeral director trainee may be issued a resident traineeship certificate to practice funeral directing or funeral service under the direct on-premises supervision of a sponsoring Mississippi licensed funeral director or funeral service practitioner.

(2) A person desiring to become a resident trainee for the practice of funeral service or funeral directing shall make application to the board. Such application shall be verified by the licensee under whom the applicant is serving, and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee in an amount set by the board in accordance with Section 73-11-56 . When the board is satisfied as to the qualifications of an applicant, it shall issue a certificate of resident traineeship.

(3) The board shall have the power to suspend or revoke a certificate of a resident traineeship for violation of any provision of this chapter.

(4) A resident trainee must serve the apprenticeship in a funeral establishment that is licensed by the State of Mississippi and the preceptor must be a Mississippi licensed funeral service practitioner or funeral director who is employed by a Mississippi licensed funeral establishment and actively practicing within the State of Mississippi. The funeral service trainee and apprenticeship program shall be completed within no less than twelve (12) months or more than eighteen (18) months under the direct supervision of a funeral director or funeral service licensee of the board. The funeral director trainee and apprenticeship program shall be completed within no less than twelve (12) months or more than eighteen (18) months under the direct supervision of a funeral director or funeral service licensee of the board.

(5) A resident trainee may serve under the supervision of more than one (1) preceptor under conditions established by board rules and regulations. The board may also adopt rules that will allow training at more than one (1) funeral establishment under special circumstances.

(6) A resident traineeship certificate shall be valid for one (1) year. The board may renew a resident traineeship certificate if the trainee applies for renewal on a form provided by the board, shows that the training activity continues to satisfy applicable requirements and pays a renewal fee as set by the board. The fee and application will be considered late if the fee and application are not in the office or show a postmark of December 31. Applications received late may be reinstated by the payment of a renewal fee, a reinstatement fee and other applicable fees. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not exempt a resident trainee from the required renewal of his/her traineeship.

(7) A resident trainee shall not advertise or hold himself out as a funeral director, funeral service practitioner, embalmer or use any other title or abbreviation indicating that the trainee is a funeral director, funeral service practitioner or embalmer. A resident trainee does not have the rights and duties of a funeral director or funeral service licensee and is only authorized to act under the direct supervision of the approved preceptor.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-123 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 34-123
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-34-123
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall issue a unique registration number to each appraisal management company that is registered in this state pursuant to Sections 73-34-101 through 73-34-131 .

(2) The board shall maintain and publish a list of the appraisal management companies registered in this state and the registration numbers assigned to such persons.

(3) An appraisal management company registered in this state shall disclose the registration number provided to it by the board on the engagement documents presented to the appraiser.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-15 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-15
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-15
Status: in_force

Every applicant shall file with the secretary of the board an application, verified by oath, setting forth the facts which entitle the applicant to examination under the provisions of this chapter. The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall hold at least two (2) examinations each year. In case of failing to pass such examination, the applicant, after the expiration of six (6) months and within two (2) years, shall have the privilege of taking a second examination by the board with the payment of an additional fee equal to that charged the State Board of Chiropractors by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. An applicant who fails the examination twice shall not be permitted to retake the examination until completion of further course of study to be outlined by the board and payment of the fee for further examination. Every applicant who passed the examination and otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter shall receive from the board, under its seal, a certificate of licensure which entitles him to practice chiropractic in this state; however, such certificate does not in any way qualify a chiropractor to make application to practice on the medical staff of any hospital licensed by the State Department of Health. Nothing in this chapter may prevent a chiropractor from making application to any hospital for chiropractic staff privileges or as an allied health provider as outlined under the Minimum Standards of Operation for Mississippi Hospitals. Such certificate shall be duly registered in a record book which shall be properly kept by the secretary of the board and which shall be open to public inspection. A duly certified copy of said record shall be competent evidence in all courts of this state to establish licensure.

Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64, Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-117 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-117
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-117
Status: in_force

The secretary shall receive a salary in such amount and payable in such manner as the Board of Commissioners may prescribe from time to time. No other officer shall be paid a salary. But the traveling expenses of members of the board attending meetings of the board and such expenses of committees making trips on business of the bar shall be paid.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-14 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-14
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-14
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who holds a current, valid cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, or esthetics license may be licensed as a master cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or esthetician if he or she has been a licensed cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or esthetician in this state for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, and has completed a minimum course of sixteen (16) hours of continuing education approved by the board within the licensing period preceding initial application for the license, and has paid the original license fee. Master cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or esthetician licenses shall be renewable upon completion of a minimum course of eight (8) hours of continuing education approved by the board within a licensing period and payment of the required renewal fee. This is an optional license and pertains only to individuals wishing to complete the continuing education requirement.

(2) Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64 .

(3) No license issued by the board may be renewed until all monetary fines and penalties assessed by the board to the licensee are paid in full.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-101 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-101
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-101
Status: in_force

Sections 73-9-101 through 73-9-117 shall be known as the “Mississippi Disabled Dentist Law.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-14-5 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-14-5
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter is not intended to prevent any person from engaging in the practice of measuring human hearing for the purpose of selection of hearing aids, provided such person or organization employing such person does not sell hearing aids or accessories thereto, except in the case of ear molds to be used only for the purpose of audiologic evaluation.

(2) This chapter shall not apply to any physician or surgeon licensed by the State of Mississippi.

(3) This chapter does not apply to a person while he is engaged in the fitting of hearing aids, provided it is part of the academic curriculum of an accredited institution of higher education or part of a program conducted by a public tax-supported institution or agency or nonprofit organization, unless such person or institution or agency sells hearing aids, and/or accessories, except ear molds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-57 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-57
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-57
Status: in_force

If any person for any reason whatsoever, shall practice, attempt, or offer to practice dentistry or dental hygiene illegally within the meaning of this chapter, he or she shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2.000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than two (2) months nor more than six (6) months.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-17 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 71-17
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-17
Status: in_force

(1) An acupuncture practitioner license authorizes the holder to engage in the practice of acupuncture.

(2) This chapter shall not be construed to limit, interfere with, or prevent any other class of licensed health care professionals from practicing within the scope of their licenses as defined by each profession's state licensing statute.

(3) This chapter shall not be construed to make unlawful the activities of persons involved in research performed under the auspices of a federal or state regulated research institution.

(4) The practice and techniques of acupuncture shall not include the practice of physical therapy as defined in the Mississippi Physical Therapy Practice Law, Title 73, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 71-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-7
Status: in_force

All of the following shall apply to an acupuncture practitioner who is licensed to practice in Mississippi:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), the practitioner may perform acupuncture on a patient only if the patient was evaluated by a physician, as appropriate, for the condition being treated within six (6) months before the date that acupuncture is performed. The State Board of Medical Licensure, with advice from the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Acupuncture, may by rule modify the scope of the evaluation under this paragraph or the period during which treatment must begin under this paragraph.

(b) The practitioner must obtain a written statement signed by the patient on a form prescribed by the State Board of Medical Licensure stating that the patient has been evaluated by a physician within the prescribed time. The form must contain a clear statement that the patient should be evaluated by a physician for the condition being treated by the practitioner.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a), a practitioner may, without an evaluation from a physician, perform acupuncture on a patient for:

(i) Smoking addiction;

(ii) Weight loss; or

(iii) Substance abuse, to the extent permitted by regulations adopted by the State Board of Medical Licensure, with advice from the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Acupuncture.

(d) Before treating a patient, the practitioner shall advise the patient that acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment and shall obtain the informed consent of the patient.

(e) On initially meeting a patient in person, the practitioner shall provide in writing the practitioner's name, business address, and business telephone number, and information on acupuncture, including the techniques that are used.

(f) While treating a patient, the practitioner shall not make a diagnosis. If a patient's condition is not improving or a patient requires emergency medical treatment, the practitioner shall consult promptly with a physician.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-9 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-9
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a license as a dietitian shall file a written application on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that he or she meets the following requirement.

(2) Applicants shall provide evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

(3) Applicants shall pay a fee as established by the board. Any increase in the fee charged by the board under this subsection shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65 .

(4) Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-113 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-113
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-113
Status: in_force

(1) The board may proceed against a dentist or dental hygienist under Sections 73-9-101 through 73-9-117 by serving upon the dentist or dental hygienist at least fifteen (15) days' notice of a time and place fixed for a hearing, together with copies of the examining committee's report and diagnosis. The notice and reports shall be served upon the dentist or dental hygienist either personally or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested.

(2) At the hearing the dentist or dental hygienist shall have the right to be present, to be represented by counsel, to produce witnesses or evidence in his or her behalf, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoenas issued by the board.

(3) At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall make a determination of the merits and may issue an order imposing one or more of the following:

(a) Make a recommendation that the dentist or dental hygienist submit to the care, counseling or treatment by physicians acceptable to the board.

(b) Suspend or restrict the license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene for the duration of his or her impairment.

(c) Revoke the license of the dentist or dental hygienist.

(d) Impose an assessment of costs or monetary penalty as provided for in Section 73-9-61 .

(4) The board may temporarily suspend the license of any dentist or dental hygienist without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing under this section, if it finds that the evidence in support of the examining committee's determination is clear, competent and unequivocal and that his or her continuation in practice would constitute an imminent danger to public health and safety.

(5) Neither the record of the proceedings nor any order entered against a dentist or dental hygienist may be used against him or her in any other legal proceedings except upon judicial review as provided herein.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-1 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Registered Professional Geologists Practice Act of 1997.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-35 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 13-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-35
Status: in_force

The board may, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee in accordance with Section 73-13-25 , issue a certificate of licensure as a professional engineer to any person who holds a certificate of qualification or licensure issued to him by proper authority of any state or territory or possession of the United States, or of any country, provided that the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-45 and the rules established by the board. The issuance of a certificate of licensure by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2 , as applicable.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-39 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 5-39
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-39
Status: in_force

Any one (1) or any combination of the following practices (when done upon the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of diseases, or physical or mental ailment, and when done for payment either directly or indirectly, or without payment, for the public generally) constitutes the practice of barbering:

Shaving, trimming the beard or cutting the hair by use of any electric instruments, razors or shears;

Giving facial or scalp massages or treatments with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or mechanical devices;

Singeing, shampooing, coloring or dyeing of the hair or beard, or any chemical services as pertains to hair perms, hair color or straightening;

Applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, clays or lotions to scalp, face, neck or upper part of the body.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-187 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-187
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-187
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision in Sections 73-21-175 through 73-21-189 , the entity conducting the audit shall not use the accounting practice of extrapolation in calculating recoupments or penalties for audits. An extrapolation audit means an audit of a sample of prescription drug benefit claims submitted by a pharmacy to the entity conducting the audit that is then used to estimate audit results for a larger batch or group of claims not reviewed by the auditor.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 13-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-7
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a resident of the state for at least five (5) years prior to the appointment. He shall be at least thirty-two (32) years of age, shall have been engaged in the practice of engineering or surveying, as the case may be, for at least ten (10) years and shall have been in responsible charge of important engineering or surveying work, as the case may be, for at least five (5) years. Each year of teaching engineering or surveying in a school or college shall be equivalent to a year of responsible charge of engineering or surveying work. Not more than two (2) members of the board at any time may be teachers of engineering in the universities or colleges of the state. All members of the board shall be licensed professional engineers or licensed professional surveyors, as the case may be.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-69-33 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 69-33
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-69-33
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the State Fire Marshal under the provisions of this chapter may appeal therefrom, within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice thereof to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County by certiorari in the manner provided by law. Such appeal shall be without supersedeas except that the court may grant supersedeas as otherwise provided by law here the license is revoked. The court shall have the authority and jurisdiction to hear the appeal and render its decision in regard thereto in termtime or vacation.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-19 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-10-19
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be a ground for removal from the advisory council if a member:

(a) Does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required for appointment to the advisory council;

(b) Does not maintain during service on the advisory council the qualifications required for appointment to the council;

(c) Violates a prohibition established by this chapter; or

(d) Fails to attend advisory council meetings for the period of one (1) year.

(2) If a ground for removal of a member from the council exists, the advisory council's actions taken during the existence of the ground for removal shall be valid.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-69-35 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 69-35
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-69-35
Status: in_force

For the purposes of making such investigations as he may deem necessary for the proper administration of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal shall have the inquisitorial powers and shall be empowered to subpoena witnesses and examine them under oath, provided that all testimony, documents and other evidence required to be submitted to the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter shall be privileged and shall not be admissible as evidence in any other proceeding.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-24-11 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-11
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-24-11
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established the Mississippi Advisory Council in Occupational Therapy under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Health.

(2) The council shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the board, four (4) of whom shall be appointed from a list of names submitted by the Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, all of whom shall be residents of this state. The persons appointed from the list submitted by the association shall have been engaged in rendering occupational therapy services to the public, teaching or research in occupational therapy at least four (4) years immediately preceding their appointment. At least three (3) members shall be occupational therapists and one (1) member shall be either an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. These members shall at all times be holders of valid licenses for the practice of occupational therapy in this state, except for the members of the first council, who shall fulfill licensure requirements of this article. The remaining member shall be a member of another health profession or member of the public with an interest in the rights of the consumers of health services.

(3) Appointments made thereafter shall be for terms of three (3) years, with no person being eligible to serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. Terms shall begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year or until successors are appointed, except for the first appointed members, who shall serve through the last calendar day of the year in which they are appointed before commencing the term prescribed by this section.

(4) In the event of a vacancy in one (1) of the positions the association may recommend, as soon as practical, at least two (2) and not more than three (3) persons to fill that vacancy. The board shall appoint, as soon as practical, one (1) of these persons who shall fill the unexpired term. If the association does not provide a recommendation, the board shall appoint a person to the unexpired term.

(5) The council shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chairperson and for other appropriate reasons. Further meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson, or the written request of any two (2) members of the council. Three (3) members of the council shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. All meetings of the council shall be open to the public, except that the council may hold executive sessions under the Mississippi Open Meetings Law, Section 25-41-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972 .
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-127 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-127
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-3-127
Status: in_force

Any member failing to pay any enrollment fees within sixty (60) days after the same become due shall be considered delinquent and shall be given written notice of his delinquency mailed to him by United States mail, addressed to his last known address. If the delinquent fails to pay such enrollment fees within thirty (30) days after written notice of delinquency, he shall stand suspended from membership in the Mississippi Bar. It shall be the duty of the secretary, upon any member's becoming suspended as above stated, to notify the delinquent in writing by United States certified mail of his suspension, and to notify the courts of the county of his last known address of such fact, viz; the circuit court, the chancery court and the county court, if there be a county court, by mailing such notice to the presiding judge and to the clerk of such court. Any member shall be reinstated upon payment of delinquent enrollment fees and a penalty in an amount equal to one-half ( 1 / 2 ) of the delinquent enrollment fees. The secretary, upon such payment, shall forthwith notify the courts above-mentioned of such fact and the clerks thereof shall file and preserve such notice.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-27-9 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 27-9
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-27-9
Status: in_force

Any person not exempt from examination under Section 73-27-5, Mississippi Code of 1972 , and desiring a license to practice podiatry shall, upon application to the State Board of Medical Licensure and payment of a fee prescribed by the State Board of Medical Licensure, not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), be examined in the following subjects: anatomy, histology, physiology, chemistry, pharmacy, materia medica, therapeutics, bacteriology, pathology, surgery, dermatology, neurology, physical therapy, diagnosis and roentgenology, orthopedics, chiropody and chiropodial surgery, limited in their scope to the treatment of the human foot and leg, and if found qualified shall receive a license. The minimum of requirements for license shall be a general average of seventy-five percent (75%) of all the subjects involved, provided that a grade of not less than sixty percent (60%) be made on any one (1) subject or branch given in the examination held. Applicants examined and being refused a license shall be entitled to reexamination upon payment of an additional fee prescribed by the State Board of Medical Licensure, not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for each examination.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-42-19 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 42-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-42-19
Status: in_force

(1) An agency contract must be in a record, signed by the parties.

(2) An agency contract must state or contain:

(a) The amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student-athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration or anything of value that the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services;

(b) The name of any person not listed in the application for registration or renewal who will be compensated because the student-athlete signed the agency contract;

(c) A description of any expenses that the student-athlete agrees to reimburse;

(d) A description of the services to be provided to the student-athlete;

(e) The duration of the contract; and

(f) The date of execution.

(3) An agency contract must contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student-athlete, a conspicuous notice in boldface type in capital letters stating:

WARNING TO STUDENT-ATHLETE

IF YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT:

(1) YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT UNLESS THIS CONTRACT IS SERVING AS A PUBLICITY RIGHTS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 37-97-103;

(2) BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT ARE REQUIRED TO TELL YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO AN AGENCY CONTRACT; AND

(3) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

(4) An agency contract that does not conform to this section is voidable by the student-athlete.

(5) The athlete agent shall give a copy of the signed agency contract to the student-athlete at the time of signing.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-7 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-7
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-7
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, the Executive Secretary of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall present a bond, approved by the board, to the state in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of his office. The premium for such bond shall be paid from the funds paid into the State Treasury by the secretary of the board. Such bond, with the approval of the board and oath of office endorsed thereon, shall be deposited with the Secretary of State.

Each month, monies received by the secretary of the board shall be paid by him into the State Treasury and deposited in a fund to be known as the “State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Fund” for the use of the board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The board shall receive no appropriation from any state funds for its support, except from the special fund deposited into the State Treasury by the board.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-99 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-99
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-99
Status: in_force

(1) Disciplinary action by the board against a licensee, registrant or permit holder, or license, registration or permit shall require the following:

(a) A sworn affidavit filed with the board charging a licensee or permit holder with an act which is grounds for disciplinary action as provided in Section 73-21-97 ; and

(b) An order of the Investigations Review Committee of the board which shall cause the executive director of the board to fix a time and place for a hearing by the board. The executive director shall cause a written notice specifying the offense or offenses for which the licensee or permit holder is charged and notice of the time and place of the hearing to be served upon the licensee or permit holder at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing date. Such notice may be served by mailing a copy thereof by certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last-known residence or business address of the licensee or permit holder.

(2) The board shall designate two (2) of its members to serve on a rotating, no longer than three-consecutive-month basis with the executive director and legal counsel for the board as an Investigations Review Committee, and the board's investigators shall provide status reports solely to the Investigations Review Committee during monthly meetings of the board. Such reports shall be made on all on-going investigations, and shall apply to any routine inspections which may give rise to the filing of a complaint. In the event any complaint on a licensee comes before the board for possible disciplinary action, the members of the board serving on the Investigations Review Committee which reviewed the investigation of such complaint shall recuse themselves and not participate in the disciplinary proceeding.

(3) The board acting by and through its Investigation Review Committee may, if deemed necessary, issue a letter of reprimand to any licensee, registrant or permit holder in lieu of formal action by the board.

(4) The board, acting by and through its executive director, is hereby authorized and empowered to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers at such hearing. Process issued by the board shall extend to all parts of the state and shall be served by any person designated by the board for such service.

(5) The accused shall have the right to appear either personally or by counsel, or both, to produce witnesses or evidence in his behalf, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoenas issued by the board.

(6) At the hearing, the board shall administer oaths as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the hearing. All hearings shall be conducted by the board, which shall not be bound by strict rules of procedure or by the laws of evidence in the conduct of its proceedings, but the determination shall be based upon sufficient evidence to sustain it.

(7) Where, in any proceeding before the board, any witness fails or refuses to attend upon a subpoena issued by the board, refuses to testify, or refuses to produce any books and papers the production of which is called for by a subpoena, the attendance of such witness, the giving of his testimony or the production of the books and papers shall be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction of this state in the manner provided for the enforcement of attendance and testimony of witnesses in civil cases in the courts of this state.

(8) The board shall, within thirty (30) days after conclusion of the hearing, reduce its decision to writing and forward an attested true copy thereof to the last-known residence or business address of such licensee or permit holder by way of United States first-class, certified mail, postage prepaid.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-21 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-21
Status: in_force

The State Board of Medical Licensure may grant license to practice medicine without examination as to learning to graduates in medicine or osteopathic medicine who hold license to practice medicine from another state, provided the requirements in such state are equal to those required by the State Board of Medical Licensure. The State Board of Medical Licensure may affiliate with and recognize for the purpose of waiving examination diplomates of the National Board of Medical Examiners, or the National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in granting license to practice medicine in Mississippi. In addition, the board may grant a license to practice medicine without examination to Licentiates of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) who are graduates of Canadian medical schools which are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, as sponsored by the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges, and by the Committee for Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, as sponsored by the Canadian Medical Association and the Association of Canadian Medical Colleges.

The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2 , as applicable.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-23 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-23
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-23
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as conferring upon the holder of such certificate the right to practice medicine and surgery as a physician or osteopathic physician as defined by statute, to engage in the practice of physical therapy as defined by statute, to advise or prescribe the use of drugs by his patients, or to advise a patient not to use a drug prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-19 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-19
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-19
Status: in_force

(1) If the board employs an executive director, the executive director shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To administer the policies of the board within the authority granted by the board;

(b) To supervise and direct all administrative, technical and investigative activities of the board;

(c) To organize the administrative units of the board in accordance with a plan adopted by the board and to alter that organizational plan and reassign responsibilities with approval of the board as deemed necessary to carry out the policies of the board;

(d) To recommend to the board appropriate studies and investigations and to carry out the approved recommendations;

(e) To issue, modify or revoke any orders under authority granted by the board;

(f) To enter into contracts, grants and cooperative agreements as approved by the board with any federal or state agency, any public or private institution or any other person to carry out this chapter;

(g) To receive, administer and account for any funds received by the board;

(h) To prepare and deliver to the Legislature and the Governor before January 1 of each year, and at any other times as may be required by the board, Legislature or Governor, a full report of the work of the board, including a detailed statement of revenues and expenditures of the board and any recommendations the board may have; and

(i) To discharge other powers, duties and responsibilities as directed or delegated by the board.

(2) The executive director shall give a surety bond satisfactory to the board, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the executive director's duties. The premium on the bond shall be regarded as a proper and necessary expense of the board.

(3) If the board does not employ an executive director, the president of the board shall have the powers and duties provided in subsection (1) of this section.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-41 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 2 / Section 5-41
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-5-41
Status: in_force

(1) The following persons are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, wholly in the proper discharge of their professional duties, to wit:

(a) Persons authorized by the law of Mississippi to practice medicine and surgery.

(b) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Army, Navy or Marine hospital service.

(c) Registered nurses.

(d) Cosmetologists, and nothing in this chapter shall affect the jurisdiction of the State Board of Cosmetology.

(e) Persons whose practice is limited to only makeup artistry, threading or applying or removing eyelash extensions.

(2) The provision of this section shall not be construed to authorize any of the persons exempted to shave, trim the beard, or cut the hair of any person, or perform any other act that constitutes barbering, for cosmetic purposes, with the exception of persons licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology or persons whose practice is limited to only makeup artistry, threading or applying or removing eyelash extensions.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-5 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-5
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-5
Status: in_force

The following words shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a) “ Board ” means the board of registered professional geologists created under this chapter.

(b) “ Certified geologist ” means a geologist who has been certified by a professional geologic organization, society or association, including, but not limited to, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the American Institute of Professional Geologists, which has certification requirements recognized by the board.

(c) “ Fund ” means the registered professional geologists fund created under Section 73-63-21 .

(d) “ Geologist ” means an individual who, by reason of knowledge of geology, mathematics and the supporting physical and life sciences acquired by education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of geology.

(e) “ Geologist-in-training ” means an individual who has met the academic qualifications established by the board, who has successfully passed a written examination demonstrating a knowledge of the fundamentals of geology, and who has been enrolled as a geologist-in-training by the board.

(f) “ Geology ” means the science which includes the study of the earth and its origin and history. Geology includes the investigation of the earth's constituent rocks, minerals, solids and fluids, including surface and underground waters, gases and other materials and the study of the natural agents, forces and processes which cause changes in the earth.

(g) “ Person ” means any individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, public or private corporation (including a government corporation), partnership, association, state, or any agency or institution thereof, municipality, commission, political subdivision of a state or any interstate body, and includes any officer or governing or managing body of any municipality, political subdivision, or the United States or any officer or employee thereof.

(h) “ Practice of geology ” means any professional service to determine and evaluate the geology of the earth requiring geologic education, training, experience and the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and geologic sciences to those services, including, but not limited to, consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, surveying (unless licensed under Sections 73-13-71 through 73-13-99 ), mapping and inspection of geologic work.

(i) “ Registered professional geologist ” means a geologist who has met the academic and experience qualifications established by the board and has been issued a certificate of registration as a registered professional geologist by the board.

(j) “ Registrant ” means any individual who holds a certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment issued under this chapter.

(k) “ Responsible charge ” means the independent control and direction, by use of initiative, skill and independent judgment, of geologic work or the supervision of that work.

(l) “ Subordinate ” means any individual who assists in the practice of geology by a registered professional geologist without assuming the responsible charge of the work.

(m) “ Specialty ” means any branch or discipline of geology that may be recognized under this chapter or regulations promulgated by the board for certifying specialization in a specific geologic field of study or related scientific field of study, or both.

(n) “ Welfare ” means physical and financial welfare.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-121 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-121
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-121
Status: in_force

The purpose of Sections 73-25-121 through 73-25-127 is to set forth certain exemptions and stipulations as to the practice of medicine in Mississippi by physicians travelling from out of state with sports teams for sporting events conducted in the state. Further, it is the intent of Sections 73-25-121 through 73-25-127 to set forth the requirements of those physicians to practice medicine in Mississippi temporarily without obtaining Mississippi licensure.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-21 — MS Code / Title 73 / Chapter 1 / Section 57-21
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-21
Status: in_force

Upon payment of a fee, the board may issue a temporary permit to practice respiratory care for a period of six (6) months to an applicant for licensing who is a student in an approved respiratory care education program who expects to graduate within the next thirty (30) calendar days and who is eligible to sit for the CRT, RRT, or their successor examination. Any increase in the fee charged by the board under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65 .