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MS Code § 73-69-27 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-27. Construction and effect of chapter

  Except for requirements which pertain to all types of businesses generally, no county or municipality shall enact any new ordinance, rule or regulation regulating companies and persons subject to licensure pursuant to this chapter.   This chapter shall supersede any existing county or municipal ordinance, rule or regulation requiring certification or licensure of companies and persons engaged in alarm contracting, and such ordinances, rules and regulations shall be null, void and of no effect.   Additionally, this chapter shall supersede any existing county or municipal ordinance, rule or regulation requiring certification or licensure of companies and persons engaged in alarm contracting, closed-circuit video system contracting or electronic access control system contracting and such ordinances, rules and regulations shall be null, void and of no effect.
MS Code § 73-69-29 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-29. Injunction for violation of chapter

  In addition to the penalties otherwise provided for by this chapter, the State Fire Marshal may cause to issue in any court of competent jurisdiction an injunction without bond enjoining any person from violating or continuing to violate the provisions of this chapter.   In the suit for an injunction, the State Fire Marshal may demand of the defendant a penalty of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day for each violation, reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Judgment for penalty, attorney fees and court costs may be rendered in the same judgment in which the injunction is made absolute.
MS Code § 73-69-31 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-31. Alarm contracting company to return electronic protective system codes to factory default setting under specified circumstances; revocation of license; civil fines

  Each alarm contracting company engaged in alarm contracting who sells an electronic protective system to a consumer shall immediately return the lockout, installer or programming code of the electronic protective system to the factory default setting when the consumer cancels the contract with the alarm contracting company and contracts with another alarm contracting company provided all contractual obligations are fulfilled.   In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter, any alarm contracting company who violates this section shall have its license revoked and be subject to a civil fine by the State Fire Marshal of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per occurrence.
MS Code § 73-69-33 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-33. Appeal process

 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.
MS Code § 73-69-35 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-35. Subpoena and examination of witnesses

 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.
MS Code § 73-71-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-1. Short title

 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.
MS Code § 73-71-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-3. Legislative intent; purposes

  In its concern with the need to eliminate the fundamental causes of illness and with the need to treat the whole person, the Legislature intends to establish in this chapter a framework for the practice of the art and science of acupuncture.   The purposes of this chapter are to encourage the effective utilization of the skills relative to practitioners of acupuncture by citizens desiring their services; to remove the existing legal constraints that unnecessarily hinder the effective provision of health care services; and to subject individuals practicing acupuncture to regulation and control as a primary and independent health care profession.
MS Code § 73-71-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-7. Evaluation of patient by physician required within six months before date of performing acupuncture; patient must sign form stating patient was evaluated within the prescribed time; exceptions; practitioner to provide certain information to patient

 All of the following shall apply to an acupuncture practitioner who is licensed to practice in Mississippi:   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.   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.   Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a), a practitioner may, without an evaluation from a physician, perform acupuncture on a patient for:   Smoking addiction;   Weight loss; or   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.   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.   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.   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.
MS Code § 73-71-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-13. State Board of Medical Licensure empowered to promulgate rules and regulations governing acupuncture; board's authority and responsibilities

  The State Board of Medical Licensure is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to adopt, amend, promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations and standards governing the practice of acupuncture as may be necessary to further the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter, and in so doing shall utilize as the basis thereof the corresponding recommendations of the advisory council.   The board's authority and responsibility include the following:   Grant, deny, renew, restrict, suspend or revoke licenses to practice acupuncture in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or other applicable state law;   Examine by established protocol the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice acupuncture in this state;   Conduct investigations of suspected violations of this chapter to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to initiate disciplinary proceedings;   Inspect premises and equipment, on a triennial basis and assess an inspection fee in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per inspection and an additional fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each licensed acupuncturist employed by the inspected establishment;   Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make necessary determinations and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, records or other documentary evidence and commission depositions. The board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer. The board shall adopt rules and regulations for hearings before the board and the rules shall afford any person appearing before the board the safeguards of procedural due process. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply;   Contract with independent consultants or other appropriate agencies to administer examinations for licensure, according to the provisions of this chapter, and establish a fee for such examination not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);   Establish and publish a schedule of fees for annual licensing, certification and renewal not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) annually; and   Keep and maintain accurate records of all board business in accordance with state law.  The powers enumerated in this section are granted for the purpose of enabling the board to supervise effectively the practice of acupuncture and are to be construed liberally to accomplish this objective.
MS Code § 73-71-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-15. Prohibition against unlicensed practice of acupuncture unless exempt from licensure

 Unless licensed as an acupuncture practitioner under this chapter, or exempt from licensure under the provisions of this chapter, no person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as practicing or engaging in the practice of acupuncture, either for compensation or gratuitously.
MS Code § 73-71-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-17. Acupuncture practitioner license authorizes practice of acupuncture; construction of chapter

  An acupuncture practitioner license authorizes the holder to engage in the practice of acupuncture.   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.   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.   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.
MS Code § 73-71-21 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-21. License without examination; requirements; reciprocity

 The board may, at its discretion, issue a license without examination to an acupuncture practitioner who has been licensed, certified or otherwise formally legally recognized as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner in any state or territory if all three (3) of the following conditions are met to its satisfaction:   The applicant meets the requirements of practice in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified, or registered as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner;   The requirements for practice in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified or registered as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner are at least as stringent as those of this state; and   The state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified or legally recognized as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner permits an acupuncture practitioner licensed in this state to practice acupuncture or acupuncture in that jurisdiction by credentials examination.   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 § 73-71-23 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-23. Continuing education requirements

  The board shall establish, by regulation, mandatory continuing education requirements for acupuncture practitioners licensed in this state, including the following:   Each person licensed under this chapter, whether or not residing within the state, shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education within each biennial renewal period, except during the initial biennial renewal period; and   Each person not obtaining the required number of hours of continuing education may have his or her license renewed for just cause, as determined by the board, so long as the board requires that the deficient hours of continuing education, and all unpaid fees, are made up during the following renewal period in addition to the current continuing education requirements for the renewal period. If any acupuncture practitioner fails to make up the deficient hours and complete the later renewal period, or fails to make up any unpaid fees, then his or her license shall not be renewed until all fees are paid and all of the required hours are completed and documented to the board.     The board shall establish by regulation education standards and record keeping requirements for continuing education providers. A provider of continuing education courses shall apply to the board for approval to offer continuing education courses for credit toward this requirement on a form developed by the board, shall pay a fee covering the cost of approval and for monitoring of the provider by the board. Institutions, associations and individuals providing continuing education shall maintain records of attendance, including sign-in sheets, for a period of three (3) years.
MS Code § 73-71-25 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-25. Approval of schools and colleges offering education and training in the practice of acupuncture; standards of professional education

  The board shall establish standards for approval of schools and colleges offering education and training in the practice of acupuncture.   Before approval of an institute of acupuncture, the board shall determine that the institute meets standards of professional education. These standards shall provide that the institute:   Require, as a prerequisite to graduation, a program of study of at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) hours;   Meet the minimum requirements of a board approved national accrediting body;   Require participation in a carefully supervised clinical or internship program; and   Confer a certificate, diploma or degree in acupuncture only after personal attendance in classes and clinics.
MS Code § 73-71-27 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-27. Effect of chapter on acupuncturist licensed, certified or registered under prior law; prohibition against performing professional responsibilities not qualified to perform; penalties for violation; liability insurance to be maintained

  Any acupuncturist validly licensed, certified or registered under prior law of this state shall be deemed as licensed under the provisions of this chapter.   All acupuncturists licensed under this section shall not accept or perform professional responsibilities that the licensee knows or has reason to know that the person is not qualified by training, experience or certification to perform. Violation of this section shall subject the licensee to the revocation or suspension of his or her license. The board shall make regulations on those requirements and shall grant previously licensed, certified or registered acupuncturists qualification on a case-by-case basis.   The board shall require each licensee to obtain and maintain an adequate amount of professional liability insurance and provide proof of that insurance to the board.
MS Code § 73-71-29 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-29. Licensee reporting and record keeping requirements

  Persons licensed under this chapter shall be subject to the following reporting requirements:   All morbidity, mortality, infectious disease, abuse and neglect reporting requirements of this state;   Reporting completion of the required continuing education study to the board with his or her license renewal;   Notification of the board in writing of any change of address within thirty (30) days of the change;   Notification of the board in writing of termination or temporary closing of the licensee's practice if the cessation of business is expected to be over ninety (90) days, or otherwise limit access to patient records. The licensee shall notify the board upon resuming practice; and   Posting his or her license in a conspicuous location in his or her place of practice at all times.     Persons licensed under this chapter shall be subject to the following record keeping requirements:   Maintenance of accurate records of each patient that he or she treats. The records shall include the name of the patient, medical history, subjective symptoms, objective findings and treatment rendered;   Maintenance of patient records for a period of seven (7) years; and   Maintenance of documents proving completion of required continuing education study for a period of three (3) years.
MS Code § 73-71-31 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-31. Compliance with applicable public health laws required; requisite practices

  Acupuncture practitioners shall comply with all applicable public health laws of this state.   Sanitation practices shall include:   Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients;   Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles;   Needles and other equipment used in the practice of acupuncture shall be sterilized before using;   Needles and other hazardous waste shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law; and   Other sanitation practices shall be observed to insure health and safety of patients, as prescribed by the board.
MS Code § 73-71-35 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-35. Disciplinary proceedings; penalties; order to compel mental or physical examination

  Disciplinary proceedings under this chapter shall be conducted in the same manner as other disciplinary proceedings are conducted by the State Board of Medical Licensure.   When the board finds any person guilty of any of the acts set forth in Section 73-71-33, it may then enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:   Refusal to certify to the board an application for licensure;   Revocation or suspension of a license;   Restriction of practice;   Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each count or separate offense;   Issuance of a reprimand;   Placement of the acupuncture practitioner on probation for a period of time and subject to the conditions as the board may specify.     In enforcing this chapter, upon finding of the board that probable cause exists to believe that the licensee is unable to serve as an acupuncture practitioner because of committing any of the acts set forth in Section 73-71-33 or any of the crimes set forth in Section 73-71-37, the board shall have to issue an order to compel the licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination by a physician designated by the board. If the licensee refuses to comply with the order, the board's order directing the examination may be enforced by filing a petition for enforcement in any court of competent jurisdiction. The licensee against whom the petition is filed shall not be named or identified by initials in any public court record or document, and the proceedings shall be closed to the public unless the licensee stipulates otherwise. The board shall be entitled to the summary procedure provided in applicable state law. An acupuncture practitioner affected under this subsection shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate that he or she can resume the competent practice of acupuncture with reasonable skill and safety of the patients. In any proceeding under this subsection, neither the record of proceedings nor the orders entered by the board shall be used against the acupuncture practitioner in any other proceeding.   The board shall not reinstate the license of an acupuncture practitioner, or cause a license to be issued to a person it has deemed to be unqualified, until such time as the board is satisfied that he or she has complied with all the terms and conditions set forth in the final order and that he or she is capable of safely engaging in the practice of acupuncture.
MS Code § 73-71-37 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act|§ 73-71-37. Prohibited acts; penalties

  It is unlawful for any person to:   Hold himself or herself out as an acupuncture practitioner unless licensed as provided in this chapter;   Practice acupuncture, or attempt to practice acupuncture, without an active license or as otherwise permitted by board rule established under the authority of this chapter;   Obtain, or attempt to obtain, a license to practice acupuncture by fraud or misrepresentation; or   Permit an employed person to engage in the practice of acupuncture unless the person holds an active license as a practitioner of acupuncture, except as provided by this chapter.     Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.