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MS Code § 73-2-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-11. Exemptions from examination

 The board may exempt from examination any applicant who holds a license or certificate to practice landscape architecture issued to him upon examination by a legally constituted board of examiners of any other state or Washington, D.C., or any other territory or possession under the control of the United States, provided that such requirements of the state in which the applicant is registered are equivalent to those of this state.   Each nonresident applicant shall submit, as part of the application, a sworn affidavit stating that neither such applicant nor any person in or agent of the applicant's firm has practiced or is practicing landscape architectural work in this state prior to the applicant having been licensed by the board unless such person or agent holds a license to practice landscape architecture in this state. Failure to submit this affidavit or submitting an affidavit which is false in any respect shall constitute just cause for denial of the application.   An applicant who is a licensed landscape architect but who was admitted in a jurisdiction which did not offer a written examination acceptable to the board or was admitted without the requirement of passing a written examination may be issued a license to practice landscape architecture in this state upon the taking and passing of any examination or procedure as may be adopted by the board, provided that such applicant meets all other requirements for issuance of a license to practice landscape architecture in this state.   The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant or military spouse shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1.
MS Code § 73-2-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-13. Advisory committee

 There shall be an advisory committee to the board to consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor from a list of names supplied by Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, giving the names of no fewer than three (3) times the number of persons to be appointed. Each member of the initially appointed committee shall be qualified as described by Section 73-2-7. Appointments shall be licensed landscape architects only and shall be for five-year terms. Each member shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of his successor. Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the term shall be filled by appointment in like manner for the unexpired term.   The committee shall review, approve or disapprove, and make recommendations on all applications for landscape architect's license. At the direction of the board, the committee shall also review and investigate any charges brought against any landscape architect as provided for in Section 73-2-16 and make findings of fact and recommendations to the board concerning any disciplinary action which the committee deems necessary and proper pursuant to Section 73-2-16.   Each member of the committee shall be entitled to receive a per diem in such amounts as shall be set by the board, but not to exceed the amount provided for in Section 25-3-69, and shall be reimbursed for expenses that are incurred in the actual performance of his duties under the provisions of Section 25-3-41.   Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, each member of the committee shall take and subscribe to the oath of office and file it with the Secretary of State. The committee shall elect at the first meeting of every calendar year from among its members, a chairman and a secretary to hold office for one (1) year.
MS Code § 73-2-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-15. License fees; seal

 Except as provided in Section 33-1-39, the board shall require that every landscape architect shall pay a biennial license renewal fee set by the board not in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). The renewal fee shall be due and payable on the first day of January of each year in which the fee is required to be paid and shall become delinquent after the thirty-first day of January of such year, and if the renewal fee is not paid before it becomes delinquent, a penalty fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) shall be added to the amount thereof per month. If the renewal fee and penalty are not paid before the first day of June in the year in which they become due, the landscape architect's certificate shall be suspended. The certificate may be reinstated upon the payment of the renewal fee, the penalty fees and a reinstatement fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), and provision of such proof of the landscape architect's qualifications as may be required in the sound discretion of the board.   The board shall send a receipt to each landscape architect promptly upon payment of the renewal fee.   The board may recognize, prepare or administer continuing education programs for landscape architects as a basis for license renewal.   The board shall adopt an appropriate seal for use by licensed landscape architects.
MS Code § 73-2-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-17. Examination fees; certificate fees

 Each applicant for examination as a landscape architect shall pay to the board for the purposes of procuring, administering and grading the examination, an administration fee not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) together with an application fee in such amount as the board may set, but in no event to exceed the actual cost to the board of purchasing, preparing and evaluating the examination. Upon passing the examination and meeting the requirements of this chapter and upon paying an initial registration fee in an amount set by the board, an applicant shall be issued an original certificate as a licensed landscape architect and a rubber stamp bearing the seal adopted by the board for use by landscape architects. Each holder of a certificate as provided herein shall be entitled to practice as a licensed landscape architect without additional fee or charge until the next biennial renewal period, and thereafter upon payment of the biennial license fee as provided by Section 73-2-15.   A fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each duplicate certificate issued by the board.   All checks or money orders submitted to the board shall be made payable to the board.
MS Code § 73-2-19 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-19. Practices exempt from licensing

 This chapter shall not require licensing in the following cases:   The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a registered landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision.   The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the United States government while engaged within this state in the practice of landscape architecture for said government.   The practice of planning as customarily done by regional and urban planners.   The practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, home builders, floriculturists and ornamental horticulturists performing their respective trades or professions.   The practice of any nurseryman or landscape contractor to practice planting design, planting, and location and arrangement of plant materials.   The practice of architecture or engineering as defined by the laws of the State of Mississippi including, but not limited to, such planting as might be incidental to such practice.   The work or practice of a regular employee of a public service company or public utility, by rendering to such company landscape architectural service in connection with its facilities which are subject to regulation, supervision and control in order to safeguard life, health and property by the Public Service Commission of this state shall be exempt so long as such person is thus actually and exclusively employed.   Any person, firm or corporation performing landscape architecture and working on his own land or property.   Golf course architects engaged in the preparation of drawings and specifications for a golf course, in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health and safety.
MS Code § 73-2-21 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-21. Prohibited acts

 It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to:   Offer to practice or hold himself out as entitled to practice landscape architecture, unless duly certified and registered under this chapter.   Present as his own the certificate of another.   Give false or forged evidence to the board or any member thereof in obtaining a certificate.   Falsely impersonate any other practitioner of like or different name.   Use or attempt to use a certificate that has been revoked.   Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this chapter.   Such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year in the county jail, or both.   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 injunction or temporary restraining order pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure enjoining such violation or for an order enforcing compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If at such hearing it is established that such person has violated or is violating this chapter, the court may, in addition to enjoining such violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter, award all cost and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to the board. In case of violation of any decree issued in compliance with this paragraph, the court may try and punish the offender for contempt of court and shall fine such offender a sum of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per offense. Each day of such violation shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
MS Code § 73-2-23 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 2 - Landscape Architectural Practice|§ 73-2-23. Prosecution of offenses

 All courts of competent jurisdiction within their respective territorial jurisdiction are hereby empowered to hear, try and determine such crimes without indictment and to impose in full the punishments of fines and imprisonments herein prescribed. All violations of this chapter, when reported to the board and duly substantiated by affidavits or other satisfactory evidence, shall be investigated by it, and if the report is found to be true and the evidence substantiated, the board shall report such violations to the Attorney General and request prompt prosecution.
MS Code § 73-4-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-1. Short title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Auctioneers License Act."
MS Code § 73-4-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-3. Definitions

 For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein, unless the context otherwise requires:   "Auction" means a sale transaction conducted by means of oral or written exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of his audience, which exchanges consist of a series of invitations for offers for the purchase of goods made by the auctioneer and offers to purchase made by members of his audience and culminate in the acceptance by the auctioneer of the highest or most favorable offer made by a member of the participating audience.   "Auction firm" means any business establishment or other location owned by any entity where goods are sold or advertised to be sold at auction or on any recurring basis.   "Auctioneer" means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds himself out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of, offers for the purchase of goods or real estate at an auction.   "Commission" means the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission.   "Goods" means any tangible personal property that can be lawfully offered for sale, real estate, property sold pursuant to any will or settlement of any estate, property sold pursuant to any legal foreclosure, automobiles or farm or other heavy equipment.   "Licensee" means any person licensed under this chapter, and, in the case of an auction firm, includes the person required to obtain a license for such auction firm.   "Organization" means a corporation, partnership, trust (specifically a business trust), firm, association, or any other form of business enterprise which is owned by two (2) or more individuals.   "Person" means an organization or an individual.
MS Code § 73-4-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-5. License required to conduct auction, provide auction services, hold self out as or advertise services as auctioneer; exceptions

  It is unlawful for any person, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity to conduct an auction, provide an auction service, hold himself out as an auctioneer, or advertise his services as an auctioneer in the State of Mississippi without a license issued by the commission under this chapter.   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following transactions:   A sale conducted by order of any United States court pursuant to Title 11 of the United States Code relating to bankruptcy;   A sale conducted by an employee of the United States or the State of Mississippi or its political subdivisions in the course and scope of his employment;   A sale conducted by a charitable or nonprofit organization if the auctioneer receives no compensation;   A sale conducted by an individual of his own property if such individual is not engaged in the business of selling such property as an auctioneer on a recurring basis;   A sale conducted by an individual acting as a receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, guardian, administrator or executor or any such person acting under order of court; by a real estate agent, broker or salesman, who auctions property that he has an exclusive listing agreement on, if done through a silent or written auction not done by public outcry or by a trustee acting under a trust agreement, deed of trust or will;   A foreclosure sale of personal property conducted personally by the mortgagee or other secured party or an employee or agent of such mortgagee or other secured party acting in the course and scope of his employment if the employee or agent is not engaged otherwise in the auction business and if all property for sale in the auction is subject to a security agreement;   A sale conducted by sealed bid;   An auction conducted in a course of study, approved by the Secretary of State, for auctioneers and conducted only for student training purposes;   An auction conducted by a posted stockyard or market agency as defined by the Federal Packers and Stockyard Act, 1921, as amended (7 USCS 181 et seq.);   An auction of livestock conducted by a nonprofit livestock trade association chartered in this state if the auction involves only the sale of the trade association's members' livestock; or   An auction conducted by a charitable or nonprofit organization chartered in this state if the auction involves only the property of the organization's members and the auction is part of a fair that is organized under state, county or municipal authority.
MS Code § 73-4-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-7. Mississippi Auctioneer Commission; creation; powers and duties generally; qualifications, terms, and compensation of members

  The Mississippi Auctioneer Commission is created, and it shall have the authority to make such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary for the orderly regulation of the auctioneering profession and the protection of the public, which rules and regulations are not inconsistent with the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 and state laws. The commission shall have the following powers:   The power to set reasonable license fees, to collect and hold such fees and to disburse such fees in any manner not inconsistent with this chapter.   The power to make such rules and regulations as will promote the orderly functioning of the auction profession and ensure the protection of the public.   The power to hire and retain such staff and support personnel as are necessary to conduct business and assure compliance with this chapter.   The power to conduct investigations, hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, make findings of fact and otherwise enforce the disciplinary provisions contained in this chapter.     The Mississippi Auctioneer Commission shall consist of five (5) members, one (1) from each congressional district, who shall be appointed by the Governor. All appointees shall possess the following minimum qualifications:   An appointee shall be a citizen of Mississippi.   An appointee shall have been engaged as an auctioneer for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding his appointment.   An appointee shall be of good reputation, trustworthy and knowledgeable in the auction profession.  An individual may not act as a member of the commission while holding another elected or appointed office in either the state or federal government or while owning a school or other facility to train individuals to be auctioneers.      In order to assure continuity, the Governor shall appoint the initial members of the commission for the following terms:   The member appointed from the First Congressional District shall serve a term of one (1) year;   The member appointed from the Second Congressional District shall serve a term of two (2) years;   The member appointed from the Third Congressional District shall serve a term of three (3) years;   The member appointed from the Fourth Congressional District shall serve a term of four (4) years; and   The member appointed from the Fifth Congressional District shall serve a term of five (5) years.  Subsequent terms shall be for five (5) years, except for interim appointments to fill unexpired terms which shall be only for the unexpired term.      Each member of the commission shall receive a per diem as provided by Section 25-3-69 per meeting and shall be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties as provided in Section 25-3-41.
MS Code § 73-4-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-9. Meetings of commission generally; quorum; requirement of majority vote

 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.
MS Code § 73-4-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-11. Officers of commission; executive director

  At the meeting to be held each January, the commission shall elect from its membership a chairman and a vice chairman. Each officer shall serve a term of one (1) year and shall not vacate office until a successor is elected.   The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the commission.   The vice chairman shall act as presiding officer in the absence of the chairman and shall perform such other duties as the chairman may direct.   The commission shall appoint an executive director who shall not be a member of the commission.   The executive director shall:   Notify all members of meetings;   Keep a record of all meetings of the commission, votes taken by the commission and other proceedings, transactions, communications, official acts and records of the commission; and   Perform such other duties as the chairman directs.
MS Code § 73-4-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-13. Powers and duties of commission

 The commission is empowered to:   Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.   Promulgate such rules and regulations and prescribe such forms as are necessary for the administration and the effective and efficient enforcement of this chapter.   Issue, suspend and revoke licenses in accordance with this chapter.   Provide for the filing and approval of surety bonds as required by this chapter.   Investigate complaints concerning licensees or persons the commission has reason to believe should be licensees, specifically including complaints respecting failure to comply with this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated as authorized by this chapter and to take appropriate action to address such complaints.   Commence actions, in the name of the State of Mississippi, in an appropriate circuit court in order to force compliance with this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated hereunder by restraining order or injunction.   Hold public hearings on any matters for which a hearing is required under this chapter and to have all powers granted by law for such hearings.   Adopt a seal and, through its secretary, certify copies.   Appoint an executive director and employ all necessary employees and consultants to administer and enforce this chapter.
MS Code § 73-4-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 4 - Auctioneers|§ 73-4-15. Mississippi Auctioneer Licensure Fund

 All fees and other monies collected or received by the commission under this chapter shall be deposited into a special fund which is hereby created in the State Treasury, to be known as the "Mississippi Auctioneer Licensure Fund." Unexpended amounts remaining in such special fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned on amounts in such special funds shall be deposited to the credit of the special fund. All monies in the special fund shall be expended or used exclusively for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. All records of such fees received by the commission and deposited in the special fund shall be available for inspection by the State Auditor. Monies from the special fund shall be used to support the commission, upon appropriation by the Legislature.