reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 75 - REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE AND INVESTMENTS (§§ 75-1-101 — 75-NEW-NEW-007) › Chapter NEW - [WALKER MONTGOMERY PROTECTING CHILDREN ONLINE ACT] (§§ 75-NEW-NEW-001 — 75-NEW-NEW-007) › Section 75-NEW-NEW-006 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Commercially reasonable efforts to develop and implement strategy to prevent or mitigate known minor's exposure to harmful material and other content]

(1)
In relation to a known minor's use of a digital service, a digital service provider shall make commercially reasonable efforts to develop and implement a strategy to prevent or mitigate the known minor's exposure to harmful material and other content that promotes or facilitates the following harms to minors:
(a)
Consistent with evidence-informed medical information, the following: self-harm, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal behaviors;
(b)
Patterns of use that indicate or encourage substance abuse or use of illegal drugs;
(c)
Stalking, physical violence, online bullying, or harassment;
(d)
Grooming, trafficking, child pornography, or other sexual exploitation or abuse;
(e)
Incitement of violence; or
(f)
Any other illegal activity.
(2)
Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed to require a digital service provider to prevent or preclude:
(a)
Any minor from deliberately and independently searching for, or specifically requesting, content; or
(b)
The digital service provider or individuals on the digital service from providing resources for the prevention or mitigation of the harms described in subsection (1), including evidence-informed information and clinical resources.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 456, HB 1126,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 75 - REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE AND INVESTMENTS (§§ 75-1-101 — 75-NEW-NEW-007) › Chapter NEW - [WALKER MONTGOMERY PROTECTING CHILDREN ONLINE ACT] (§§ 75-NEW-NEW-001 — 75-NEW-NEW-007) › Section 75-NEW-NEW-007 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Cause of action by parent or guardian]

(1)
Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, this act may not be construed as providing a basis for, or being subject to, a private right of action for a violation of this act.
(2)
If a digital service provider violates this act, the parent or guardian of a known minor affected by that violation may bring a cause of action seeking:
(a)
A declaratory judgment under Rule 57 of Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure; or
(b)
An injunction against the digital service provider.
(3)
A court may not certify an action brought under this section as a class action.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 456, HB 1126,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2024.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-1 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Creation of commission; terms, compensation and qualifications of commissioners

A public service commission, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the commission, is hereby created, consisting of three (3) members, one (1) to be elected from each of the three (3) Supreme Court districts by the qualified electors of such district. Elections for such officers shall be held in the general election in November 1959, and every four (4) years thereafter, and the terms of office of the three (3) commissioners elected at the general election in November 1959 shall expire on December 31, 1963.
The commissioners shall each receive a yearly salary fixed by the Legislature, payable monthly.
The commissioners shall each possess the qualifications prescribed for the Secretary of State. The commissioners shall not operate, own any stock in, or be in the employment of any telephone company, gas or electric utility company, or any other public utility that shall come under their jurisdiction or supervision.
Codes, 1942, § 7688; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; Laws, 1948, ch. 417, § 1; Laws, 1952, ch. 330, § 1; Laws, 1956, ch. 371, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 394, § 1; Laws, 1964, ch. 542, § 6; Laws, 1966, ch. 445, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 1; Laws, 1989, ch. 573, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 1; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-3 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Seal

The commission shall have a seal, having around the margin the words "Mississippi Public Service Commission," and in the center such device as it may select. The acts of the commission shall be authenticated by its seal.
Codes, 1942, § 7695; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 382, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 2, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-5 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Office, meetings and minutes of commission

The commission shall keep an office in the City of Jackson, which shall be kept open Monday through Friday of each week for eight (8) hours each day. The commission shall meet at its office on the first Tuesday of each month and at such other times and places as its duties may require. The commission may sit from day to day and from time to time, and any meeting may be pretermitted not exceeding two (2) in any year.
The members of the commission shall devote their entire time to the performance of their official duties on every business day, except on the legal holidays enumerated in Section
3-3-7
, Mississippi Code of 1972. However, official acts of the commission done on legal holidays shall be valid.
The commission shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings, which shall be a public record, and all orders, findings and acts of the commission shall be entered on the minutes.
Two (2) members of the commission shall be a quorum.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7688, 7696; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; Laws, 1948, ch. 417, § 1; Laws, 1952, ch. 330, § 1; Laws, 1956, ch. 371, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 394, § 1; Laws, 1964, ch. 542, § 6; Laws, 1966, ch. 445, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 3, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 3, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-6 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Establishment of Public Service Commission Regulation Fund; administration; annual audit; funding of agency expenses; deposit of monies into State General Fund

There is hereby established in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the "Public Service Commission Regulation Fund." Such fund shall be the sole fund of the commission for all monies collected and deposited to the credit of or appropriated to the commission. The fund shall be administered as provided in this title and shall be audited annually by the State Auditor.
From and after July 1, 2016, the expenses of this agency shall be defrayed by appropriation from the State General Fund and all user charges and fees authorized under this section shall be deposited into the State General Fund as authorized by law and as determined by the State Fiscal Officer.
From and after July 1, 2016, no state agency shall charge another state agency a fee, assessment, rent or other charge for services or resources received by authority of this section.
Laws, 1987, ch. 343, § 1; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 4; Laws, 1991, ch. 525, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 4; Laws, reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 4 ; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 4, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2017EX1, ch. 7, SB 2001,§ 37, eff. 6/23/2017.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 459, SB 2362, 49, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 4, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-7 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1983, ch. 467, § 32, eff. 4/6/1983.
Codes 1942, § 7697; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 4.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-9 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1983, ch. 467, § 33, eff. 7/1/1983.
Codes, 1942, § 7698; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 5.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-13 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1983, ch. 467, § 34, eff. 4/6/1983.
Codes, 1942, § 7688; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; Laws, 1948, ch. 417, § 1; Laws, 1952, ch. 330, § 1; Laws, 1956, ch. 371, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 394, § 1; Laws, 1964, ch. 542, § 6; Laws, 1966, ch. 445, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 7.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-15 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Employment and duties of executive secretary; funding of agency expenses; deposit of monies into State General Fund

(1)
There shall be an executive secretary of the commission, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the secretary, to be appointed by the commission, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the term of the commissioners. The secretary must have the same qualifications as the commissioners and shall be subject to the same disqualifications and to like penalties, except that he shall not be liable to impeachment. He shall receive a salary fixed by the Legislature. He shall take the oath of office and shall be removable at the pleasure of the commission, which may fill any vacancy until the Senate confirms a successor. The secretary shall make bond as provided for other state officers, in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his office.
(2)
The secretary shall collect all fees and penalties collected by or paid to the commission, and shall cover the same into the State Treasury.
(3)
The secretary of the commission shall be the custodian of all records, documents, and the seal of the commission. He shall issue all citations, subpoenas and other rightful orders and documents, and perform all other duties usually required of such officer, and as required by the commission.
(4)
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the secretary to supervise and manage the offices and staff of the Public Service Commission and formulate written policies and procedures for the effective and efficient operation of the office and present these policies and procedures to the board for promulgation.
(5)
From and after July 1, 2016, the expenses of this agency shall be defrayed by appropriation from the State General Fund and all user charges and fees authorized under this section shall be deposited into the State General Fund as authorized by law.
(6)
From and after July 1, 2016, no state agency shall charge another state agency a fee, assessment, rent or other charge for services or resources received by authority of this section.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2020.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-17 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 7, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-19 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 24, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 8, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 8, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-21 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 9, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 9, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-23 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1992, ch. 496, § 57, eff. 7/1/1992.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7806-01, 7806-02; Laws, 1970, ch. 429, §§ 1, 2; Laws, 1980, ch. 561, § 41; reenacted, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 10, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-25 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Use of commission property and political activity regulated

No member of the staff of the commission, or any other person, shall use uniforms, material, or equipment of the commission for private or political purposes. Members of the staff of the commission may be candidates for political office but must take a leave of absence to do so. Members of the staff of the commission may take part in political campaigns other than campaigns for Public Service Commission but may not solicit or receive campaign contributions from regulated utilities. Anyone violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided by law and shall be dismissed from the staff of the commission.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7692-07, 7806-07; Laws, 1958, ch. 505, § 8; Laws, 1970, ch. 429, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 11; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 9; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 10, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 10, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 10, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-27 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Payment of salaries

All commission employees provided for in this chapter shall be paid out of the appropriations made to defray the expenses of the commission, upon requisitions and warrants in the same manner provided by law for the disbursements of appropriations for the commission. An itemized account shall be kept of all receipts and expenditures and shall be reported to the Legislature by the commission.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7691, 7693, 7806-09; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; Laws, 1944, ch. 268, §§ 1, 2; Laws, 1946, ch. 352, §§ 4, 5; Laws, 1948, ch. 327, § 11; ch. 417, § 2; Laws, 1952, ch. 330, § 5; Laws, 1956, ch. 371, §§ 2, 3; Laws, 1958, ch. 350, § 4; Laws, 1960, ch. 394, § 4; Laws, 1966, ch. 445, § 28; Laws, 1970, ch. 429, § 9; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 14; Laws, 1987, ch. 343, § 3; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 12; Laws, 1991, ch. 525, § 4; Laws, 1992, ch. 496, § 59; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 11, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 11, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 11, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-29 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Payments to and disbursements from Public Service Commission Regulation Fund; funding of agency expenses; deposit of monies into State General Fund

On or before the twentieth day of each calendar month, the commission shall pay into the State Treasury to the account of the "Public Service Commission Regulation Fund" all monies collected by it during the preceding calendar month, showing from whom collected, when collected and for what purposes collected. All disbursements made by the commission or from the regulation fund for any purposes, other than for salaries provided by law, shall be supported by a detailed and itemized statement approved by the commission for commission disbursements. The commission shall not expend funds from the "Public Service Commission Regulation Fund" to employ personnel whose services would duplicate services provided by any employee of the Public Utilities Staff.
From and after July 1, 2016, the expenses of this agency shall be defrayed by appropriation from the State General Fund and all user charges and fees authorized under this section shall be deposited into the State General Fund as authorized by law.
From and after July 1, 2016, no state agency shall charge another state agency a fee, assessment, rent or other charge for services or resources received by authority of this section.
Codes, 1942, § 7694; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; Laws, 1944, ch. 268, § 3; Laws, 1946, ch. 352, § 5; Laws, 1948, ch. 327, § 12; Laws, 1952, ch. 330, § 6; Laws, 1958, ch. 505, § 11; Laws, 1962, ch. 512, § 2; Laws, 1966, ch. 541, § 2; Laws, 1968, ch. 536; Laws, 1972, ch. 472, § 1; Laws, 1974, ch. 312; Laws, 1978, ch. 518, § 1; Laws, 1981, ch. 345, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 15; Laws, 1983, ch. 530; Laws, 1987, ch. 343, § 4; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 13; Laws, 1991, ch. 525, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 12, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 459, SB 2362, 51, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 12, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 12, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-31 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Docket of petitions and complaints

The commission shall keep a docket of petitions and complaints, which shall be entered in regular order. The docket shall be called at each regular meeting of the board, and the cases thereon disposed of, or, if necessary, continued until the next meeting.
Codes, 1892, § 4280; 1906, § 4832; Hemingway's 1917, § 7617; 1930, § 7031; 1942, § 7808; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 16; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 13, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 13, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-33 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Process for witnesses; penalty for failure to testify

In any matter of inquiry pending before the commission or any member thereof, subpoenas for witnesses, and subpoenas duces tecum, may be issued by the secretary, under seal, or by any member without the seal, and shall be executed and returned by any sheriff, constable, or marshal, under the like penalties of law for failure to execute and return the process of the circuit court. If any person duly summoned to appear and testify before the commission, or before any one or more of the commissioners, shall fail or refuse to appear and testify, or to bring and produce, as commanded, any book, paper, or document, without a lawful excuse, or shall refuse to answer any proper question propounded to him by the commission or any of the commissioners, or if any person shall obstruct the commission, or one or more of the commissioners in the discharge of duty, or shall conduct himself in a rude, disrespectful, or disorderly manner before the commission deliberating in the discharge of duty, such witness or person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.
Codes, 1892, § 4285; 1906, § 4837; Hemingway's 1917, § 7622; 1930, § 7034; 1942, § 7811; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 17; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 14, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 14, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 14, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-35 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Administration of oaths; taking of affidavits; examination of witnesses; perjury

The several members of the commission and the secretary may, in the discharge of their duties, administer oaths and take affidavits. The commission and each member thereof may examine witnesses under oath in all matters coming before them. If any person shall testify falsely, or make any false affidavit or oath before the commission, or before any of the commissioners, or before any officer, to any matter coming before the commission, he shall be guilty of perjury, and, upon conviction, shall be punished according to law.
Codes, 1892, § 4279; 1906, § 4831; Hemingway's 1917, § 7616; 1930, § 7035; 1942, § 7812; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 18; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 15, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 15, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 15, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-37 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Payment of witnesses

Witnesses summoned to appear before the commission shall be entitled to the same per diem and mileage as witnesses attending the circuit court. Witnesses summoned by the commission on its behalf shall be paid as are other expenditures of the commission, upon the certificate of the commission showing the amount to which such witness may be entitled. Witnesses summoned for any carrier shall be paid by it.
Codes, 1892, § 4335; 1906, § 4889; Hemingway's 1917, § 7676; 1930, § 7036; 1942, § 7813; Laws, 1908, ch. 85; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 19; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 17; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 16, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 16, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 16, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-39 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Transcripts of oral testimony

In all cases where the testimony of witnesses is given orally before the commission any interested party or the commission shall have the right to have said testimony taken down and transcribed by a stenographer or court reporter, who is not an employee of the commission, to be agreed upon by the parties or appointed by the commission. The stenographer or court reporter so employed shall be duly sworn and his or her certificate that the transcript of such evidence is correct together with the official certificate of any one (1) of the commissioners that he has read the same and that it is in his opinion correct shall entitle such transcript or a certified copy thereof to be received in evidence on any appeal or in any court in this state subject only to any objection that the same is not relevant or material. The stenographer or court reporter shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section
9-13-33
. The commission shall have the right to require any party demanding an official stenographer to guarantee or prepay the costs thereof in all proper cases.
Codes, 1930, § 7037; 1942, § 7814; Laws, 1926, ch. 128; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 20; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 17, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 17, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 17, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-41 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Findings and determinations shall be in writing; proof and effect thereof

All findings of the commission and the determination of every matter by it shall be made in writing and placed upon its minutes. Proof thereof shall be made by a copy of the same duly certified by the secretary under the seal of the commission. Whenever any matter has been determined by the commission, in the course of any proceeding before it the fact of such determination, duly certified, shall be received in all courts and by every officer in civil cases as prima facie evidence that such determination was right and proper. The record of the proceedings of the commission shall be deemed a public record, and shall at all reasonable times be subject to the inspection of the public.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2020.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-43 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Enforcement of laws and orders, decisions and determinations of commission

The commission may apply to the circuit or chancery court, by proper proceeding, for aid in the enforcement of obedience to its process, and to compel compliance with Title 77, Mississippi Code of 1972, and its lawful rules, regulations, orders, decisions, and determinations. Said courts shall have jurisdiction to grant aid and relief in such cases, subject to the right of appeal to the Supreme Court by the party aggrieved. The commission itself may, by order after notice and hearing, institute such proceedings or, at the request of the commission by order after notice and hearing, the Attorney General, or district attorney in his district, shall institute such proceedings in the name of the commission.
Codes, 1892, § 4286; 1906, § 4838; Hemingway's 1917, § 7623; 1930, § 7040; 1942, §§ 7701, 7817; Laws, 1938, ch. 139; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 22; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 19; reenacted without change, 1998, ch. 303, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 19, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 19, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 19, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-45 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1992, ch. 356, § 3, eff. 7/1/1992.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7683, 7699; Laws, 1938, chs. 139, 142; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 23; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 21, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-47 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Appeal bonds; supersedeas bonds

Appeals from any final finding, order or judgment of the commission shall be taken and perfected by the filing of a bond in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) with two (2) sureties, or with a surety company qualified to do business in Mississippi as the surety, conditioned to pay the cost of such appeal. Said bond shall be approved by the chairman or secretary of the commission, or by the judge of the court to which such appeal is taken in case the chairman or secretary of the commission refuses to approve a proper bond tendered to them within the time limited for taking appeals. The commission may grant a supersedeas bond on any appeal, in such penalty and with such surety thereon as it may deem sufficient, and may, during the pendency of any appeal, at any time, require the increase of any such supersedeas bond or additional securities thereon. The judge of the Circuit Court of Hinds County may on petition therefor by any party entitled to an appeal, presented to him within six (6) months of the date of the final finding, order, or judgment of the commission appealed from, award a writ of supersedeas to any such final finding, order, or judgment of the commission, upon the filing of a supersedeas bond in an amount to be fixed by said judge. All appeal bonds for the payment of costs, and all supersedeas bonds, shall be made payable to the state and may be enforced in the name of the state by motion or other legal proceedings or remedy in any circuit court of this state having jurisdiction of a motion or action on such bond, and the process and proceedings thereon shall be as provided by law upon bonds of like character required and taken by any court of this state. Such circuit court may render and enter like judgments upon such bonds as may, by law, be rendered and entered upon bonds of like character, and process of execution shall issue upon such judgments, and may be levied and executed as provided by law in other cases.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7684, 7700; Laws, 1938, chs. 139, 142; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 24; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 22; reenacted without change, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 20, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 20, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 20, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-49 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Annual reports of the commission

The commission shall make a report every year to the Legislature of all its acts and doings for the preceding fiscal year.
Codes, 1892, § 4333; 1906, § 4887; Hemingway's 1917, § 7674; 1930, § 7041; 1942, § 7818; Laws, 1908, ch. 84; Laws, 1970, ch. 523, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 25; reenacted, Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 23; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 526, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 303, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 21, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2020.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 21, eff. 7/1/2016.
Reenacted by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 21, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-51 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] [Repeal of Chapter]

This chapter shall stand repealed as of December 31, 2028.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 53; Laws, 1982, ch. 389, § 26; Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 24; Laws, 1993, ch. 616, § 21; Laws, 2002, ch. 452, § 22; Laws, 2006, ch. 386, § 22; Laws, 2008, ch. 406, § 22; Laws, 2011, ch. 456, § 22; Laws, 2012, ch. 542, § 22, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 454, SB 2283,§ 1, eff. 6/30/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 22, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 22, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-1-55) › Section 77-1-55 - [Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Commission authorized to hire attorneys or consultants to monitor, investigate and seek relief from existing or proposed interstate rates, charges, etc

(1)
The Public Service Commission, with the aid and the assistance of the Public Utilities Staff, shall have the power to monitor, investigate, and seek relief in any appropriate federal forum from all existing or proposed interstate rates, charges, allocations and classifications, and all rules and practices in relation thereto promulgated and prescribed by or for any public utility as defined in Section
77-3-3(d)(i)
.
(2)
The Public Service Commission, with the aid and the assistance of the Public Utilities Staff, may seek relief from any proposed or final decision, order, regulation, rule or law that has an impact on any existing or proposed interstate rate, charge, allocation or classification.
(3)
For the purpose of this section, the Public Service Commission and the Executive Director of the Public Utilities Staff may each enter into professional services contracts with one or more attorneys or consultants from a competent, qualified and independent firm as may be required by the commission or the executive director. Costs associated with the professional service contracts shall not exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) for each agency with respect to each rate regulated affected utility in any twelve-month period. The consultants or counsel shall submit periodically, but no less frequently than once each calendar quarter, to the executive director or the commission, as applicable, for approval of payment, itemized bills detailing the work performed. The executive director or the chairman of the commission, as applicable, shall requisition the applicable public utility to make the requisite payments to such consultants. The commission shall allow the utility to recover both the total costs the utility incurred under this section and the carrying charges for those costs through a rate rider established to recover the costs incurred and carrying charges incurred. Such rider shall include a true-up provision to ensure actual recovery of costs paid or otherwise incurred by the utility.
Laws, 2012, ch. 527, § 1, eff. 5/17/2012.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 454, SB 2283,§ 2, eff. 6/30/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 387, SB 2386,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 402, SB 2295,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 437, HB 499, 23, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 332, SB 2567, 23, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 2 - PUBLIC UTILITIES STAFF (§§ 77-2-1 — 77-2-19) › Section 77-2-1 - Public utilities staff created

There is hereby established a Public Utilities Staff, which shall be completely separate and independent from the Public Service Commission and the Public Service Commission staff. Such staff shall consist of the personnel positions of the executive director, the economic and planning division, legal division, engineering division and accounting division with a State Personnel Board organizational code of twenty thousand (20,000) or larger which were formerly authorized and appropriated under the provisions of Section
77-3-8
, Mississippi Code of 1972. The executive director shall establish the organizational structure of the staff, and shall have the authority to create units as deemed appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the staff. The Public Utilities Staff shall represent the broad interests of the State of Mississippi by balancing the respective concerns of the residential, commercial or industrial ratepayers, and the state and its agencies and departments, and the public utilities. The staff shall consist of a sufficient number of professional, administrative, technical, clerical and other personnel as may be necessary for the staff to perform its duties and responsibilities as hereinafter provided. All such personnel shall be competitively appointed by the executive director and shall be dismissed only for cause in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board. All equipment, supplies, records and any funds appropriated by the Legislature to the Public Service Commission for and on behalf of the Public Utilities Staff shall be transferred to such staff on September 1, 1990. The Public Utilities Staff shall be funded separately from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. Any appropriated funds to the Public Utilities Staff shall be maintained in an account separate from any funds of the Public Service Commission and shall never be commingled therewith.
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the personnel positions of the data processing division and the gas pipeline safety division of the Public Utilities Staff shall be the Public Service Commission staff positions authorized under Section
77-3-8
, and shall be under the control and supervision of the Public Service Commission from and after March 15, 1991. However, the Public Service Commission staff shall continue to provide at no cost administrative support in the nature of data processing and bookkeeping to the Public Utilities Staff in order to avoid duplication of services.
Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 25; Laws, 1991, ch. 369, § 1, eff. 3/15/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 2 - PUBLIC UTILITIES STAFF (§§ 77-2-1 — 77-2-19) › Section 77-2-3 - Rights and powers of commission, its staff and public utilities staff; functions

(1)
The public utilities staff created pursuant to Section
77-2-1
and the Public Service Commission and commission staff shall have and possess all of the rights and powers to perform all of the duties vested by this chapter.
(2)
The functions of the commission, with the aid and assistance of its staff, shall be regulatory and quasi-judicial in nature. It may make such investigations and determinations, hold such hearings, prescribe such rules and issue such orders with respect to the control and conduct of the businesses coming within its jurisdiction. It may adjudicate all proceedings brought before it in which the violation of any law or rule administered by the commission is alleged.
(3)
The primary functions of the public utilities staff shall be investigative and advisory in nature.
Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 26, eff. 9/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 77 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 77-1-1 — 77-NEW-NEW-004) › Chapter 2 - PUBLIC UTILITIES STAFF (§§ 77-2-1 — 77-2-19) › Section 77-2-5 - Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the meaning ascribed as follows:
(a)
"Regulatory function" means all duties and procedures concerning the execution and enforcement of the laws, rules, orders, directives, duties and obligations imposed for the control and government of the persons or businesses regulated, together with investigative activities incident thereto and procedures inherently administrative or executive in character.
(b)
"Quasi-judicial function" means the promulgation of all orders and directives of particular applicability governing the conduct of the regulated persons or businesses, together with procedures inherently judicial.
(c)
"Commission" means the Mississippi Public Service Commission.
(d)
"Public utilities staff" means those persons employed by the public utilities staff established in Section
77-2-1
.
(e)
"Public service commission staff" means those persons employed by the Public Service Commission pursuant to Section
77-3-8
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Laws, 1990, ch. 530, § 27, eff. 9/1/1990.