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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-15 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Application; reexamination; issuance of license

Every applicant shall file with the secretary of the board an application, verified by oath, setting forth the facts which entitle the applicant to examination under the provisions of this chapter. The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall hold at least two (2) examinations each year. In case of failing to pass such examination, the applicant, after the expiration of six (6) months and within two (2) years, shall have the privilege of taking a second examination by the board with the payment of an additional fee equal to that charged the State Board of Chiropractors by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. An applicant who fails the examination twice shall not be permitted to retake the examination until completion of further course of study to be outlined by the board and payment of the fee for further examination. Every applicant who passed the examination and otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter shall receive from the board, under its seal, a certificate of licensure which entitles him to practice chiropractic in this state; however, such certificate does not in any way qualify a chiropractor to make application to practice on the medical staff of any hospital licensed by the State Department of Health. Nothing in this chapter may prevent a chiropractor from making application to any hospital for chiropractic staff privileges or as an allied health provider as outlined under the Minimum Standards of Operation for Mississippi Hospitals. Such certificate shall be duly registered in a record book which shall be properly kept by the secretary of the board and which shall be open to public inspection. A duly certified copy of said record shall be competent evidence in all courts of this state to establish licensure.
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 8; Laws, 1988, ch. 409; Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 8; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 28; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 9, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-18 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Record keeping standards for chiropractors and chiropractic assistants

These standards apply to all licensed chiropractors and chiropractic assistants. These standards also apply to those consultations and examinations advertised as a reduced fee or free (no charge) service:
(a)
The chiropractor shall maintain records for patients which accurately, legibly and completely reflect the evaluation and treatment of the patient.
(b)
All patient records shall include patient history, symptomatology, examination, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. If abbreviations or symbols are used in daily record keeping, a key must be provided.
(c)
In the event that the board takes disciplinary action against a chiropractor for any reason, these minimum record keeping standards will apply. It is understood that these procedures are the accepted standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional conduct in the practice of chiropractic.
Laws, 1999, ch. 406, § 1; Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 11, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-21 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1991, ch. 350, § 17, eff. 7/1/1991.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 11; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 11.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-23 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] No additional rights conferred upon certificate holders

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as conferring upon the holder of such certificate the right to practice medicine and surgery as a physician or osteopathic physician as defined by statute, to engage in the practice of physical therapy as defined by statute, to advise or prescribe the use of drugs by his patients, or to advise a patient not to use a drug prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 13, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-25 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Prohibited conduct

(1)
The members of the chiropractic profession, licensed or unlicensed, are hereby prohibited from:
(a)
Making use of any public statement of a character tending to mislead the public in regard to the health services of the chiropractic profession or of an individual chiropractor, or use of any other professional designation other than the term "chiropractor," "doctor of chiropractic," "D.C." or "chiropractic physician"; however, the use of the title "chiropractic physician" authorized in this paragraph (a) shall not be construed as conferring upon the holder of a license to practice chiropractic any right or responsibility given to a "physician" by any other Mississippi statute, unless the statute specifically confers the right or responsibility on a "chiropractor" or a "chiropractic physician";
(b)
Offering discounts or inducements to prospective patients by means of coupons or otherwise to perform professional services during any period of time for a lesser or more attractive price without providing a disclaimer to the public indicating the usual price for other services;
(c)
Advertising or promising to guarantee any professional service or to perform any operation painlessly;
(d)
Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health pursuant to this chapter with regard to the operation and use of x-rays.
(2)
Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a licensed practitioner of chiropractic from allowing or causing his name, address and telephone number to be inserted in the classified section of a telephone directory under a classification denoting the practitioner's profession. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a licensed practitioner from mailing letters to his clients, but such letters shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of this section.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 13; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 13; Laws, 1989, ch. 387, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 12; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 13; Laws, 2004, ch. 467, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 12; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 14, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-26 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Unlawful for persons to claim that they perform chiropractic services without a valid license to practice

It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or association to, in any manner, make claim, verbally, in writing, or by way of advertising, that they perform chiropractic adjustments/manipulation to the articulations of the human spine unless they hold a valid license to practice chiropractic (D.C.) in the State of Mississippi.
Laws, 2002, ch. 507, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 15, eff. 6/30/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-27 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Exemption from examination

Any person who has graduated from a college approved by the International Chiropractors Association or American Chiropractic Association and who was engaged in the full-time practice of chiropractic in Mississippi prior to January 1, 1970, or was engaged in the full-time practice of chiropractic in Mississippi for a period of eight (8) years prior to April 16, 1973, shall be entitled to a license hereunder by making application to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners without being required to take the examination of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, provided he applies for such license within ninety (90) days after the appointment of the initial board, submits reasonable evidence to the board establishing his eligibility for such exemption, and pays a Twenty-five Dollar registration fee. All other persons practicing chiropractic within the State of Mississippi on April 16, 1973, shall be eligible to take the approved examination.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 14; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 14; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 16, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-29 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Offenses; injunctive relief

Anyone failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), and/or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year.
All subsequent offenses shall be separate and distinct offenses, and punishable in like manner.
The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners or the district attorney or county attorney of the county in which the defendant may reside or the Attorney General of Mississippi may institute legal action as provided by law against any person violating the provisions of this chapter, and the chancery court of the county in which any such violation occurred or in which any such person resides or practices shall have jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief against the continuation of any such violation.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 15; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 15; Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 17, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-31 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2026] Valid license required to engage in practice of chiropractic

No person shall engage in the practice of chiropractic from and after January 1, 1974, unless he has a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter.
Laws, 1973, ch. 501, § 16; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 16; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 18, eff. 6/30/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-33 - Repeal of Sections 73-6-1 through 73-6-31

Sections
73-6-1
through
73-6-31
, Mississippi Code of 1972, which create the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and prescribe its duties and powers, shall stand repealed as of July 1, 2026.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 22; Laws, 1979, ch. 357, § 8; Laws, 1983, ch. 448, § 17; Laws, 1991, ch. 350, § 16; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1997, ch. 428, § 16; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 409, § 16; Laws, 2006, ch. 515, § 16; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 19, eff. 6/30/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 304, HB 73,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 314, SB 2484, 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 6 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 73-6-1 — 73-6-34) › Section 73-6-34 - Requirements, guidelines, and qualifications for chiropractor doing insurance claims reviews and/or independent examinations

(1)
"Claims review" and/or "independent examinations" are defined as services for third-party entities for the purpose of rendering a decision on chiropractic insurance claims.
(2)
Nothing in this section shall prohibit an insurance company or its designees from taking adverse action based upon reviewing a claim if it is determined that the services rendered are not covered under the insurance plan's schedule of benefits or the services are subject to the insurance plan's exclusions and/or limitations. No determination adverse to a chiropractic patient or doctor of chiropractic shall be made on any question relating to the necessity or justification of any form of health care services without prior evaluation and concurrence in the adverse determination by a chiropractor licensed to practice in Mississippi and meeting the following criteria:
(a)
Present proof of three hundred (300) classroom hours of study in insurance claim review by a course of study recognized by the Mississippi State Chiropractic Examining Board. Such proof is to be filed with the Executive Secretary of the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
(b)
Present proof to the Executive Secretary of the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners ten (10) hours of continuing education each fiscal year in the instruction or developments in claims review, which must be approved by the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
(c)
Those chiropractors active in doing claims review five (5) years prior to the enactment of this law will be exempt from the three hundred (300) classroom hours educational requirements. Those chiropractors qualifying under subsection (c) of this section must show proof of one hundred (100) hours of study in claims reviews or related subjects, and meet all other requirements.
(d)
The Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall issue a certificate to those chiropractors qualifying under this law, and may charge a fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) to each individual whom the board certifies.
(e)
Any chiropractor not complying with this section will be subject to disciplinary action by the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
(3)
No chiropractor shall engage in chiropractic claims review or independent examinations on or after March 19, 1999, unless he has met all requirements in this section.
Laws, 1999, ch. 443, § 1; Laws, 2000, ch. 367, § 3; Laws, 2011, ch. 323, § 20, eff. 6/30/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-3 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Employees; location of offices; compensation

The board shall be authorized to employ such clerical and stenographic assistance, bookkeepers, investigators and other agents as they may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to fix their tenure of employment and compensation therefor. The members of the board shall file a bond with the Secretary of State in the sum of not less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) payable to the State of Mississippi for the faithful performance of their duties. The bond shall be made by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, the premium of the bond to be paid out of any money in the board's special fund in the State Treasury.
The office of the board shall be located in the greater metropolitan area of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, and in the event office space cannot be obtained in any state-owned building, the board is authorized to rent suitable office space and to pay therefor out of funds in the board's special fund. The board shall employ inspectors as needed, not to exceed seven (7), who shall be full-time employees and whose salaries and duties shall be fixed by the board.
The salaries of all paid employees of the board shall be paid out of the funds in the board's special fund. The inspectors shall, in addition to their salaries, be reimbursed for such expenses as are allowed other state employees under the provisions of Section
25-3-41
. In addition to the paying of office rent, the board is authorized to purchase necessary office furniture and equipment, stationery, books, certificates and any other equipment necessary for the proper administration of this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-02; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 2; Laws, 1952, ch. 322; Laws, 1960, ch. 384, § 2; Laws, 1964, ch. 450, § 2; Laws, 1970, ch. 405.5, § 2; Laws, 1974, ch. 363; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 3; Laws, 1992, ch. 502, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 3; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 3; Laws, 2000, ch. 485, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 3, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 3, eff. 4/9/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 3, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-5 - Money received by board to be deposited in special fund; regulation of fund; audit; suspension of board members

(1)
All fees and any other monies received by the board shall be deposited in a special fund that is created in the State Treasury and shall be used for the implementation and administration of this chapter when appropriated by the Legislature for such purpose. The monies in the special fund shall be subject to all provisions of the state budget laws that are applicable to special fund agencies, and shall be disbursed by the State Treasurer only upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon requisitions signed by the president of the board or another board member designated by the president, and countersigned by the secretary of the board. Any interest earned on this special fund shall be credited by the State Treasurer to the fund and shall not be paid into the State General Fund. Any unexpended monies remaining in the special fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund.
(2)
The State Auditor shall audit the financial affairs of the board and the transactions involving the special fund at least once a year in the same manner as for other special fund agencies. In addition, the Governor, in his discretion, shall have the power from time to time to require an audit of the financial affairs of the board, the same to be made by the State Auditor upon request of the Governor. The Governor shall have the power to suspend any member of the board who shall be found in default in any account until such time as it shall be determined whether such default was a result of an act of dishonesty on the part of the member, and in the event it is found that such default is an act of dishonesty, misfeasance or nonfeasance on the part of the member, such member shall be immediately removed by the Governor from office.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-03; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 3; Laws, 1964, ch. 450; Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 4; Laws, 1992, ch. 502, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 4, eff. 7/1/2011.
Brought forward by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2025.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 4, eff. 4/9/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repeal date:
Miss. Code § 73-7-63 provides that this chapter is repealed effective 7/1/2024. Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 28 repeals Miss. Code § 73-7-63 effective 1/1/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-9 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Certificate of registration required

No person required by this chapter to have a license shall conduct a beauty salon or school of cosmetology, or practice cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring and pedicuring, or practice as an instructor, unless such person has received a license or temporary permit therefor from the board. Students determined to have violated any of these rules or regulations prior to being licensed by the board shall be subject to the same discipline by the board as licensees. They may be disciplined and fined accordingly.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-05; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 5; Laws, 1964, ch. 450, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 5; Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 6, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 6, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-9 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Certificate of registration required

No person required by this chapter to have a license shall conduct a school of any profession regulated by the board, salon or barber shop, or practice cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, or practice as an instructor, unless such person has received a license or temporary permit therefor from the board. Anyone determined to have violated any of these rules or regulations prior to being licensed by the board shall be subject to the same discipline by the board as licensees. They may be disciplined and fined accordingly.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-05; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 5; Laws, 1964, ch. 450, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 5; Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 6, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2025.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 6, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repeal date:
Miss. Code § 73-7-63 provides that this chapter is repealed effective 7/1/2024. Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 28 repeals Miss. Code § 73-7-63 effective 1/1/2025.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-11 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Display of license

Each owner of a license issued by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall display the license in a conspicuous place in his or her principal office, place of business or employment, at all times.
Each practitioner and instructor license shall contain a head photograph of the license holder, the person's name, and the type of license held by the person. The requirements of this section shall apply at the time of issuance of a new license or at the time of renewal of an existing license.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-06; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 7, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 7, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2017, ch. 380, HB 464, 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 542, HB 1208, 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-11 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Display of license

Each owner of a license issued by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall display the license in a conspicuous place in his or her principal office, place of business or employment, at all times.
Each practitioner and instructor license shall contain a recent passport-style photograph of the license holder, the person's name, and the type of license held by the person. The requirements of this section shall apply at the time of issuance of a new license or at the time of renewal of an existing license. A barber pole can only be displayed if the business carries a barber license or is dual licensed as a cosmetology salon and barber shop with at least one (1) current barber licensee employed at the location.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-06; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 7, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 7, eff. 1/1/2025.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 7, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2017, ch. 380, HB 464, 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 542, HB 1208, 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repeal date:
Miss. Code § 73-7-63 provides that this chapter is repealed effective 7/1/2024. Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 28 repeals Miss. Code § 73-7-63 effective 1/1/2025.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-12 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Examinations

Effective January 1, 2020, the State Board of Cosmetology shall terminate its student testing contract with proper notice and shall conduct examinations for cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists and instructors at such times and locations as determined by the board. The members of the board shall not personally administer or monitor the examinations, but the board shall contract for administrators of the examinations. A member of the board shall not receive any per diem compensation for any day that the member is present at the site where the examinations are being administered.
Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 8, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 8, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 413, SB 2766,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 8, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-12 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Examinations

The board shall conduct examinations for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians and instructors at such times and locations as determined by the board. The members of the board shall not personally administer or monitor the examinations, but the board shall contract for administrators of the examinations. A member of the board shall not receive any per diem compensation for any day that the member is present at the location(s) where the examinations are being administered.
Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 8, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 8, eff. 1/1/2025.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 8, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 413, SB 2766,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 8, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repeal date:
Miss. Code § 73-7-63 provides that this chapter is repealed effective 7/1/2024. Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 28 repeals Miss. Code § 73-7-63 effective 1/1/2025.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-13.1 - [Effective 1/1/2025] [Admission to examination for barbering license - Temporary permits - Issuance of License - Applications]

(1)
The board shall admit to examination for a barbering license any person who is at least sixteen (16) years old and who has made application to the board in proper form, has paid the required fee, and who (a) has successfully completed no less than fifteen hundred (1500) hours at a barbering school approved by the board or three thousand (3,000) hours of board-approved apprenticeship training, and (b) has a high school education or its equivalent or has been successfully enrolled in a community college. Apprenticeships shall only be monitored and mentored by those with an instructor license, and there shall be only one (1) apprentice per mentor.
(2)
The board may, in its discretion, issue to any student who has completed the prescribed hours in a licensed school or approved apprenticeship training and paid the required fee a temporary permit to practice barbering until the next examination is given but not exceeding six (6) months. In no event shall a person be allowed to practice barbering on a temporary permit beyond the date the next examination is given, except because of personal illness.
(3)
Applicants for the barbering license, after having satisfactorily passed the prescribed examination, shall be issued a barbering license which shall be valid for two (2) years, and the license shall be subject to renewal. No license issued by the board may be renewed until all monetary fines and penalties assessed by the board to the licensee are paid in full.
(4)
Any cosmetologist who has successfully completed no less than fifteen hundred (1500) hours in a licensed cosmetology school and who holds a current valid certificate of licensure to practice cosmetology is eligible to take the barbering examination to secure a barber license upon successfully completing six hundred (600) hours in a licensed school of barbering. All fees for application, examination, licensure, and renewal thereof shall be the same as provided for barbers.
(5)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
.
Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 10, eff. 1/1/2025.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-14 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Master cosmetologist, manicurist or esthetician license; continuing education requirements for license renewal

(1)
Any person who holds a current, valid cosmetology, manicuring or esthetics license may be licensed as a master cosmetologist, manicurist or esthetician if he or she has been a licensed cosmetologist, manicurist or esthetician in this state for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, and has completed a minimum course of sixteen (16) hours' study in continuing education approved by the board within the licensing period preceding initial application for the license, and has paid the original license fee. Master cosmetologist, manicurist or esthetician licenses shall be renewable upon completion of a minimum course of eight (8) hours' study in continuing education approved by the board within a licensing period and payment of the required renewal fee. This is an optional license and persons who do not wish to complete the continuing education requirement may obtain a cosmetology license when renewing their license.
(2)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 10; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 11; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 10; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 30; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 10, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 10, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 10, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-14 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Master cosmetologist, manicurist or esthetician license; continuing education requirements for license renewal

(1)
Any person who holds a current, valid cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, or esthetics license may be licensed as a master cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or esthetician if he or she has been a licensed cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or esthetician in this state for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, and has completed a minimum course of sixteen (16) hours of continuing education approved by the board within the licensing period preceding initial application for the license, and has paid the original license fee. Master cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or esthetician licenses shall be renewable upon completion of a minimum course of eight (8) hours of continuing education approved by the board within a licensing period and payment of the required renewal fee. This is an optional license and pertains only to individuals wishing to complete the continuing education requirement .
(2)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
.
(3)
No license issued by the board may be renewed until all monetary fines and penalties assessed by the board to the licensee are paid in full.
Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 10; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 11; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 10; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 30; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 10, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 11, eff. 1/1/2025.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 10, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 10, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repeal date:
Miss. Code § 73-7-63 provides that this chapter is repealed effective 7/1/2024. Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 28 repeals Miss. Code § 73-7-63 effective 1/1/2025.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-16 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Licensing of schools

(1)
All schools of cosmetology or school owners shall have a school license and shall pay to the board the required license fee biennially therefor. A grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew the license, and upon the expiration of the grace period of sixty (60) days, any applicant for the renewal of a school license will be required to pay a delinquent fee in addition to the renewal fee. The board is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate necessary and reasonable rules and regulations for the issuance and renewal of school licenses. However, the board shall not refuse to issue or renew a school's license because of the number of schools already in that area of the state, and any rule promulgated by the board for that purpose shall be null and void.
(2)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
.
(3)
The board shall require all schools of cosmetology to only admit students who have not less than a tenth-grade education or a high school diploma or its equivalency.
Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 12; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 32; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 12; Laws, 2010, ch. 507, § 2; Laws, 2011, ch. 371, § 1; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 12, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 12, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2017, ch. 380, HB 464, 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 12, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-17 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Licensing of salons

(1)
All salon owners shall have a salon license and shall pay to the board the required license fee therefor and pay the required renewal fee for renewal thereof. A grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew the license, and upon the expiration of the grace period of sixty (60) days any applicant for the renewal of a salon license will be required to pay a delinquent fee in addition to the renewal fee. A salon license that has been expired for over one (1) year is nonrenewable and requires a new application. Prior to the initial issuance of such license, the board shall inspect the premises to determine if same qualifies with the law, upon payment by the applicant of the required inspection fee.
(2)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-09; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 9; Laws, 1960, ch. 384, § 5; Laws, 1964, ch. 450, § 8; Laws, 1979, ch. 444, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 9; Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 13; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 33; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 13, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 13, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-17 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Licensing of salons

(1)
All salon/barber shop owners shall have a salon/barber shop license and shall pay to the board the required license fee therefor and pay the required renewal fee for renewal thereof. A grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew the license, and upon the expiration of the grace period of sixty (60) days any applicant for the renewal of a salon/barber shop license will be required to pay a delinquent fee in addition to the renewal fee. A salon/barber shop license that has been expired for over one (1) year is nonrenewable and requires a new application. Prior to the initial issuance of such license, the board shall inspect the premises to determine if same qualifies with the law, upon payment by the applicant of the required inspection fee.
(2)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
.
(3)
No license issued by the board may be renewed until all monetary fines and penalties assessed by the board to the licensee are paid in full.
Codes, 1942, § 8915-09; Laws, 1948, ch. 367, § 9; Laws, 1960, ch. 384, § 5; Laws, 1964, ch. 450, § 8; Laws, 1979, ch. 444, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 487, § 9; Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 13; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 33; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 13, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 14, eff. 1/1/2025.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 13, eff. 4/9/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
Repeal date:
Miss. Code § 73-7-63 provides that this chapter is repealed effective 7/1/2024. Laws, 2024, ch. 437, HB 313,§ 28 repeals Miss. Code § 73-7-63 effective 1/1/2025.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 7 - COSMETOLOGISTS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-71) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-7-1 — 73-7-37) › Section 73-7-18 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Licensing of estheticians

(1)
The board shall admit to examination for an esthetician's license any person who has made application to the board in proper form, has paid the required fee, and who:
(a)
Is not less than seventeen (17) years of age;
(b)
Can read, write and speak English;
(c)
Has a high school education or its equivalent; and
(d)
Has successfully completed a course of training in esthetics of not less than six hundred (600) hours in an accredited school in which the practice of esthetics is taught, including not less than one hundred (100) hours of theory and five hundred (500) hours of skill practice.
Any licensed esthetician wishing to acquire a cosmetology license may apply the six hundred (600) hours of esthetics training toward the requirements for a cosmetology license.
(2)
Every person who has completed not less than three hundred fifty (350) hours of training in esthetics approved by the board in this or any other state prior to July 1, 1987, shall be registered with the board within a period not exceeding six (6) months after July 1, 1987, and shall be granted an esthetician's license by the board if such person presents satisfactory evidence to the board that he or she has fulfilled all the requirements to be admitted to examination except the training hours requirement.
(3)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Laws, 1987, ch. 516, § 10; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 553, § 14; Laws, 1993, ch. 596, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 383, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 513, § 14; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 34; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 492, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 487, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 525, § 14, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 470, HB 1312,§ 14, eff. 4/9/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2013, ch. 523, HB 1164, 14, eff. 7/1/2013.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.