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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 1 - STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-1-43) › MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME (§§ 35-1-19 — 35-1-33) › Section 35-1-27 - Standards for admissions and dismissals; rules and regulations; funds paid by state veterans homes residents for their monthly expenses at veterans homes to be considered special funds held in fiduciary capacity for their benefit

The Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board shall determine and set conditions and standards for admission and dismissal of all persons to and from the Mississippi State Veterans Home and such additional homes as may be constructed, including the State Veterans Home in Rankin County under the provisions of Chapter 389, Laws of 2023. In addition, the board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the government of the Mississippi State Veterans Home and such additional homes as may be constructed. Such rules and regulations shall include the establishment of rates for patient care within the patient's ability to pay. All funds paid to the board by the veteran residents of state veterans homes to fund their monthly expenses at the state veterans homes shall be considered to be special funds held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the residents of the state veterans homes.
Laws, 1980, ch. 466, § 5; Laws, 1993, ch. 426, § 6; Laws, 2008, ch. 361, § 2; Laws, 2011, ch. 506, § 7, eff. 4/26/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 389, SB 2203,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 1 - STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-1-43) › MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME (§§ 35-1-19 — 35-1-33) › Section 35-1-29 - Acceptance and use of gifts and donations

The Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board is empowered to receive and accept gifts or donations, or both, for the benefit of the Mississippi State Veterans Home and such additional homes as may be constructed, and the same shall be used for carrying out the object and purpose of the veterans homes.
Laws, 1980, ch. 466, § 6; Laws, 1993, ch. 426, § 7, eff. 3/22/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 1 - STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-1-43) › MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME (§§ 35-1-19 — 35-1-33) › Section 35-1-31 - Mississippi State Veterans' Home in Jackson designated as "The General Hilton R. 'Jack' Vance Mississippi State Veterans' Home."

The Mississippi State Veterans' Home located in Jackson, Mississippi, shall be renamed the General Hilton R. "Jack" Vance Mississippi State Veterans' Home. The State Veterans' Affairs Board shall prepare a distinctive plaque, to be placed in a prominent place within the General Hilton R. "Jack" Vance Mississippi State Veterans' Home, which states the background, accomplishments and service to the state of General Hilton R. "Jack" Vance.
Laws, 2005, ch. 319, § 1, eff. 3/14/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 1 - STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-1-43) › MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME (§§ 35-1-19 — 35-1-33) › Section 35-1-32 - Mississippi State Veterans' Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, designated as the "Brigadier General Martha Jo Leslie Mississippi State Veterans' Home

The Mississippi State Veterans' Home located in Kosciusko, Mississippi, shall be renamed the "Brigadier General Martha Jo Leslie Mississippi State Veterans' Home." The State Veterans' Affairs Board shall prepare a distinctive plaque, to be placed in a prominent place within the Brigadier General Martha Jo Leslie Mississippi State Veterans' Home, which states the background, accomplishments and service to the state of Brigadier General Martha Jo Leslie.
Added by Laws, 2013, ch. 392, HB 987, 1, eff. 3/20/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 1 - STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-1-43) › MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME (§§ 35-1-19 — 35-1-33) › Section 35-1-33 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2010, ch. 306, § 1, eff.2/24/2010.
Laws, 2008, ch. 361, § 1, eff. 3/31/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 1 - STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-1-43) › MISSISSIPPI VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY (§§ 35-1-41 — 35-1-43) › Section 35-1-43 - Establishment, operation and maintenance of Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial; purpose of memorial; Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial Fund

(1)
The State Veterans Affairs Board may establish, operate and maintain a Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial on the grounds of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton County, Mississippi. The Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board is authorized to move the Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial to another appropriate location and make necessary expenditures therefor from the Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial Fund. The purpose of the memorial is to honor and commemorate the sacrifices and service of United States Armed Forces personnel from Mississippi who have served or will serve in the Persian Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and the date on which the conflict is declared to be over, as established by law or presidential proclamation.
(2)
The State Veterans Affairs Board is designated the agency of this state to receive any aid or funds from any source for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining the Persian Gulf War Memorial. The board may receive gifts, contributions, bequests and individual reimbursements from any source, the receipt of which shall not exclude any other source of revenue.
(3)
There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the "Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial Fund." All funds received by the board under subsection (2) must be deposited into the special fund and expended by the board to establish, operate and maintain the Mississippi Persian Gulf War Memorial.
Laws, 2010, ch. 356, § 2, eff. 3/15/2010.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 334, HB 189,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-1 - Donation of land by municipality or county for veterans hospital, soldiers home, etc

Any municipality or county in the State of Mississippi now owning or hereafter acquiring any land for public purposes may convey and grant said land to the United States of America, its successors or assigns, or to the State of Mississippi, upon and for any consideration deemed sufficient by the mayor and councilmen or aldermen of such municipality or the supervisors of a county when the purposes of the United States of America or the State of Mississippi in acquiring the land is to use same as a site for a veterans hospital or soldiers home or any other purpose connected with the care and attention of the veterans of the various wars of the United States.
Codes, 1942, § 7512; Laws, 1931, ch. 9; Laws, 1993, ch. 426, § 8, eff. 3/22/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-3 - Acquisition of land by municipality or county for veterans hospital, soldiers home, etc.; issuance of bonds or notes

Any municipality or county in the State of Mississippi, within the confines of which or adjacent thereto, there has been built or authorized to be built by the government of the United States of America or the State of Mississippi, any veterans hospital, or veterans or soldiers home, is hereby authorized, within the discretion of the mayor and board of councilmen of such municipality or board of supervisors of a county, to appropriate from any funds on hand a sufficient amount with which to purchase lands or construct buildings and other improvements needed by the government of the United States of America or the State of Mississippi in the operation of any such hospital or soldiers or veterans home. If it be necessary for the lands needed by the United States of America or the State of Mississippi to be condemned by the United States of America or the State of Mississippi, under a declaration of taking, then any such municipality or county, in the discretion of the mayor and board of councilmen of such municipality or board of supervisors of a county, shall be authorized to pay into the register of any court in which said proceedings are pending such amount as may be designated by the United States of America or the State of Mississippi in its petition or declaration of taking, in which event said moneys shall become the property of the owners of said land after due legal process is had. Such municipality or county shall be responsible for any further or additional amounts adjudged in any such proceedings against the United States of America or the State of Mississippi, including all costs of the proceedings.
The purpose for which the above appropriation is authorized is hereby declared a public purpose, for the welfare of citizens of this state, to wit, veterans of all of the wars of the United States of America.
For the purpose of securing funds to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the governing authorities of such municipality, town or county are hereby authorized and empowered, in their discretion, to issue bonds or negotiable notes for the purpose of acquiring by purchase, gift or lease real estate for the purpose herein authorized. Such bonds or notes shall be issued in an amount not to exceed the limitation now or hereafter imposed by law on municipalities or towns or counties, and shall be issued in all respects including interest rate, maturities and other details as is now or may hereafter be provided by general law regulating the issuance of bonds or notes by the corporate authorities of such municipality or town, and the board of supervisors of such county.
Codes, 1942, § 7513; Laws, 1932, ch. 233; Laws, 1993, ch. 426, § 9, eff. 3/22/1993.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-5 - Furnishing of quarters for veterans' organizations; issuance of bonds or notes

(1)
The governing authorities of any municipality, town or county in the state may, in its discretion, rent, lease, purchase or construct a building or buildings to house the units of the various congressionally chartered veteran's organizations and the auxiliaries of such organizations, and the records of such organizations and their auxiliaries, and may, where necessary, acquire land by purchase, lease or otherwise for the purpose of constructing such building or buildings.
(2)
The expenses authorized by subsection (1) of this section may be paid by such municipality, town or county out of any available funds.
(3)
For the purpose of securing funds to carry out subsection (1) of this section, the governing authorities of such municipality, town or county are hereby authorized and empowered in their discretion to issue bonds or negotiable notes for the purpose of acquiring by purchase, gift or lease real estate for the purposes herein authorized, and also for owning, erecting, building, establishing, and maintaining such buildings herein authorized, and to remodel or repair any such building. Such bonds or notes shall be issued in an amount not to exceed the limitation now or hereafter imposed by law on municipalities or counties or towns, and shall be issued in all respects including interest rate, maturities and other details as is now or may hereafter be provided by general law regulating the issuance of bond or notes by the corporate authorities of such municipality or town, and the board of supervisors of such county.
Codes, 1942, § 7513-01; Laws, 1944, ch. 177, §§ 1-3, eff. 6/30/1944.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-7 - Performance of functions of notaries public by post service officers

Each of the several post service officers of the nationally chartered veteran organizations in the State of Mississippi shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations and to take acknowledgments anywhere in the State of Mississippi under the official seal of office of any such post, and to perform all other duties required of notaries public in connection with matters affecting the veterans of all wars, their heirs and dependents, in claims against the United States government, but for no other purpose. There shall be no charge for the performance of this service. No bond shall be required and the commission shall be issued by the secretary of state and the governor without charge.
Such post service officers shall affix the official seal of their respective posts to each document where the same is required by law, and to each certificate and other official paper executed by them where necessary or proper. All documents authenticated with said seal and signed by any such post service officer shall be recognized as properly attested to in the same manner as if authenticated by notaries public or others authorized by law to take acknowledgments. All copies of papers certified to by any such post service officer and authenticated by said seal shall be accepted in all matters equally in like manner as the original. The official seal of each post shall contain therein the name of the nationally chartered veteran organization. The name and number of the post and the commission of each post service officer shall be approved by the board of supervisors in the county where he resides, and enrolled upon the minutes of said board of supervisors before said post service officer shall be qualified to act.
Any post service officer who shall abuse the privilege granted by this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed thirty days, or be both so fined and imprisoned. In addition thereto he shall be removed from office.
Codes, 1942, § 7514; Laws, 1932, ch. 309; Laws, 1948, ch. 506.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-9 - Furnishing of free copies of birth and death certificates

When requested by the veterans administration, state veterans affairs board, any holder of a power of attorney from a veteran or his claimant, or any recognized veteran service officer, the bureau of vital statistics of the State of Mississippi shall furnish to such organizations or officers, without charge, copies of birth and death certificates when the same are needed to establish claims for dependency, disability or survivors' benefits for any veterans who are legal residents of the State of Mississippi, or their claimants.
Codes, 1942, § 7515; Laws, 1932, ch. 128; Laws, 1954, ch. 316.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-11 - Furnishing of free copies of records of chancery and circuit courts

When requested by the veterans administration, state veteran affairs board, any holder of a power of attorney from a veteran or his claimant, or any recognized veterans service officer, the chancery clerks and circuit clerks of all counties of the State of Mississippi shall, upon application by such organizations or officers, furnish, without charge, certified copies of marriage licenses, divorce decrees, adoption decrees, and any and all other records when the same are needed to establish claims for dependency, disability or survivors' benefits for any veterans who are legal residents of the State of Mississippi, or their claimants.
Codes, 1942, § 7515.5; Laws, 1954, ch. 315.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-15 - Acquisition of surplus federal or other property for use in training returned veterans

The governor of the State of Mississippi is hereby authorized to execute contracts with the United States of America, or any proper federal agency, for the purpose of obtaining for the State of Mississippi any and all kinds of surplus government property to be used by the various educational institutions of the State of Mississippi for the purpose of training returned veterans of the armed services under the G.I. bill of rights.
The governor of the State of Mississippi is hereby authorized to accept in the name of the State of Mississippi any and all property of every kind, character and description which may be used by the proper educational institutions of the State of Mississippi for the purpose of training returned veterans of the armed services of the United States, particularly under the G.I. bill of rights as passed by the national congress.
Codes, 1942, § 7516.3-02; Laws, 1946, ch. 206, §§ 1, 2.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-17 - Governor to designate educational institutions for education of returned veterans under G. I. bill of rights

Whenever the governor of the State of Mississippi has received and executed necessary contracts with the United States of America, or any agency thereof, turning over to the State of Mississippi any facilities of the United States, or any agency thereof, to be used for training, developing or educating returned veterans under the G.I. bill of rights, the governor shall then designate the institution of higher learning, or public junior college, or other qualified educational institution to take charge of, control and manage the same for such purposes.
Any such institution of higher learning, or public junior college, or other qualified educational institution so designated by the governor, is hereby authorized and empowered to accept the facilities and to control, care for and manage the same.
Codes, 1942, § 7516.3-01; Laws, 1946, ch. 249, §§ 1, 2.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-19 - Investments and loans by financial institutions

Any bank, savings bank, trust company, insurance company, building and loan association or credit union is hereby authorized to invest its funds and monies, eligible for investment, in notes, bonds or other obligations secured by mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien on real property, title to which is fee simple or leasehold, or on personal property, in which except as to value of the property securing the lien, the priority of the lien thereon securing the obligation and the maturity thereof, and the quality of the title thereto, it is otherwise lawful for such investor to invest its funds, if the entire amount of the indebtedness is insured or guaranteed by the United States, or, if not so wholly insured or guaranteed, the difference between the entire amount of such indebtedness and that portion thereof which is insured or guaranteed by the United States does not exceed the amount permissible under the applicable law of this state, and meets the requirements thereof as to value of property and priority of lien. Any such lender except an insurance company may make an unsecured loan not exceeding $1,000.00 to an eligible veteran if at least one-half thereof is guaranteed pursuant to the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended by the act of Congress approved December 28, 1945, being Chapter 588 of the first session of the 79th Congress.
Codes, 1942, § 7516.5-01; Laws, 1946, ch. 360, § 1.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-23 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1982, § 5, eff.7/1/1982.
Codes, 1942, § 6189-31; Laws, 1968, ch. 479, § 1; 1978, ch. 484, § 50.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-24 - War veterans memorial commission; membership; appointment; term of office; filling of vacancies; legislators and state personnel ineligible

There is hereby created a war veterans memorial commission, which is hereby charged with the duty of carrying out the provisions as hereinafter set forth, and it shall be referred to in the succeeding sections hereof as the "commission." The commission shall consist of seven (7) commissioners, one (1) member each from the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, American Ex-Prisoners, of War, Veterans of World War I, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Mississippi National Guard. The commissioners shall be appointed by the governor on the recommendation of the state executive governing body of each respective organization entitled to a member of the commission. The initial terms of the members shall be as follows, to be designated by the governor at the time of appointment:
(a)
two (2) members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years each;
(b)
two (2) members for terms of four (4) years each;
(c)
two (2) members for terms of six (6) years each; and
(d)
the member from the American Ex-Prisoners of War for a term of four (4) years. Thereafter, each term shall be for six (6) years or until a successor in office has been appointed and qualified. In the event of any vacancy on the commission, the governor shall, within thirty (30) days, designate a successor in the same manner as the original appointment was made. No member of either branch of the legislature nor any state officer or employee shall serve on the commission.
Laws, 1982, ch. 312, § 1; Laws, 1983, ch. 307, eff. 2/22/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-25 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1978, ch. 484, § 51, eff.7/1/1979.
Codes, 1942, § 6189-32; Laws, 1968, ch. 479, § 2.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-26 - Organization of war veterans memorial commission; officers; records; meetings; quorum; members not compensated

Within thirty (30) days after appointment of the commissioners, an organizational meeting of the commission shall be held at the War Veterans Memorial Building at which there shall be elected a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary to serve during the terms of office of the commissioners. Minutes of the meetings of the commission shall be kept in a well-bound book and, along with all other records and papers, shall remain in the custody of the secretary of the commission. The commission shall fix a regular meeting time and place. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but less than a quorum shall have the power to adjourn the commission from time to time until a quorum shall be present. All actions taken or rules and regulations adopted by the commission shall be by resolution duly spread upon its minutes, showing yea and nay votes of each commissioner present. The signature of the chairman and secretary, pursuant to a duly adopted resolution, shall be binding upon the commission.
The members of the war veterans memorial commission shall receive neither salary, per diem nor expenses.
Laws, 1982, ch. 312, § 2, eff. 7/1/1982.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-27 - Duties of war veterans memorial commission

The duties of the commission shall be as follows:
(a)
To recommend to the capitol commission the allocation of office space in the War Veterans Memorial Building;
(b)
To promote the observation of Armistice Day in all the public schools in the State of Mississippi by appropriate exercises;
(c)
To plan and conduct at the War Veterans Memorial Building and other appropriate places in the State of Mississippi ceremonies honoring the war dead of the State of Mississippi on Armistice Day and on other anniversary days designated by the commission;
(d)
To supervise the maintenance and preservation of Mississippi's acre in the Honor Grove of Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge; and
(e)
To operate the Mississippi Military Museum located in the War Memorial Building.
Codes, 1942, § 6189-33; Laws, 1968, ch. 479, § 3; Laws, 1982, ch. 312, § 3, eff. 7/1/1982.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-29 - Use or display of name or image of member of armed forces killed in active duty; permission of family required

Any person or group that wishes to display on signs, goods or clothing the name or image of any member of the United States Armed Forces who was killed while on active duty shall first obtain the written consent for that display from the family of the deceased.
Laws, 2006, ch. 591, § 2, eff. 7/1/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 3 - WAR VETERANS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-31) › Section 35-3-31 - Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal Program created

There is hereby created a Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal Program to be administered by the State Veterans Affairs Board to honor, recognize and thank Mississippi veterans for their honorable military service. The Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal shall be available for Mississippi veterans who were honorably discharged. The State Veterans Affairs Board shall determine as expeditiously as possible the specific eligibility requirements for the medal. Applications for the medal shall be filed with the State Veterans Affairs Board on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. The program shall be revenue neutral with all costs to be paid by the sale of the medals at a price to be determined by the board. The State Veterans Affairs Board may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to administer the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 463, SB 2821,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2020.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-1 - Short title

This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law."
Codes, 1930, § 7352; 1942, § 7509; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-3 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(a)
The term "person" includes a partnership, corporation or an association.
(b)
The term "bureau" means the United States Veterans' Bureau or its successor.
(c)
The terms "estate" and "income" shall include only moneys received by the guardian from the bureau and all earnings, interest and profits derived therefrom.
(d)
The term "benefits" shall mean all moneys payable by the United States through the bureau.
(e)
The term "director" means the director of the United States Veterans' Bureau or his successor.
(f)
The term "ward" means a beneficiary of the bureau.
(g)
The term "guardian" as used herein shall mean any person acting as a fiduciary for a ward.
Codes, 1930, § 7335; 1942, § 7493; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-5 - Petition for appointment of guardian

Whenever, pursuant to any laws of the United States or regulation of the bureau, the director requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, such appointment shall be made in the manner hereinafter provided.
A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or on behalf of any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If there be no person so entitled or if the person so entitled shall neglect or refuse to file such a petition within thirty days after mailing of notice by the bureau to the last known address of such person indicating the necessity for the same, a petition for such appointment may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or on behalf of any responsible person residing in this state.
The petition for appointment shall set forth the name, age, place of residence of the ward, the names and places of residence of the nearest relative, if known, and the fact that such ward is entitled to receive moneys payable by or through the bureau and shall set forth the amount of moneys then due and the amount of probable future payments.
The petition shall also set forth the name and address of the person or institution, if any, having actual custody of the ward.
In the case of a mentally incompetent ward the petition shall show that such ward has been rated incompetent on examination by the bureau in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the bureau.
Codes, 1930, §§ 7336, 7338; 1942, §§ 7494, 7496; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-7 - Evidence of necessity for appointment of guardian of minor

Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate of the director, or his representative, setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the bureau and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the bureau, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.
Codes, 1930, § 7339; 1942, § 7497; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-9 - Evidence of necessity for appointment of guardian of mental incompetent

Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the director, or his representative, setting forth the fact that such person has been rated incompetent by the bureau on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing such bureau, and that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due such person by the bureau, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.
Codes, 1930, § 7340; 1942, § 7498; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-11 - Notice of petition for appointment of guardian

Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian, under the provisions of this chapter, the court shall cause such notice to be given as provided by law.
Codes, 1930, § 7341; 1942, § 7499; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-13 - Appointment of guardian; bond; sureties

Before making an appointment under the provisions of this chapter the court shall be satisfied that the guardian whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. Upon the appointment being made the guardian shall execute and file a bond to be approved by the court in an amount not less than the sum then due and estimated to become payable during the ensuing year. The said bond shall be in the form and be conditioned as required of guardians appointed under the guardianship laws of this state. The court shall have the power from time to time to require the guardian to file an additional bond.
Where a bond is tendered by a guardian with personal sureties, such sureties shall file with the court a certificate under oath which shall describe the property owned, both real and personal, and that they are each worth the sum named in the bond as the penalty thereof over and above all their debts and liabilities and exclusive of property exempt from execution.
Codes, 1930, § 7342; 1942, § 7500; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-15 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1973, ch. 332, § 1, eff.3/20/1973.
Codes, 1930, § 7337; 1942, § 7495; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-17 - Filing of annual accounts and other proceedings by guardian

Every guardian who shall receive on account of his ward any moneys from the bureau shall file with the court annually, in addition to such other accounts as may be required by the court, a full, true, and accurate account under oath of all moneys so received by him, of all disbursements thereof, and showing the balance thereon in his hands at the date of such account and how invested. All accounts and petitions shall be filed with the clerk in duplicate and a certified copy of each of such accounts or petitions filed with the court shall be immediately forwarded by the chancery clerk to the bureau having jurisdiction over the area in which such court is located. The clerk in the certificate shall certify that a copy of same is being mailed to the said bureau, and after same has been mailed, the clerk of the court shall enter upon the records where the case is pending a notation that a copy of said petition or account has been forwarded by mail to the said bureau. Said mailing and said certificate shall have been performed and notation made on the docket thirty days before said matter shall be taken up for hearing by the court unless said notice shall be waived by the bureau.
After hearing on all accounts or other matters it shall be the duty of the guardian to furnish certified copies of all orders entered to the state office of the bureau.
Codes, 1930, § 7343; 1942, § 7501; Laws, 1930, ch. 204; Laws, 1935, ch. 43.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-19 - Filing of vouchers by financial institutions

In any annual or final account or other proceedings under this chapter, whenever an accounting to the court is required, in the event that the account shall be presented by a bank or trust company which is subject to the supervision of the department of bank supervision of the State of Mississippi or of the comptroller of the currency of the United States, and such account, or the petition for the approval of same, shall contain a statement under oath by an officer of said bank or trust company showing that the vouchers covering the disbursements in the account presented are on file with the said bank or trust company, such bank or trust company shall not be required to file vouchers. The court, however, on its own motion, or on motion of the administrator of veterans affairs, or his duly authorized representative or attorney, may require that said vouchers be produced for examination and inspection.
Codes, 1942, § 7501.5; Laws, 1960, ch. 217, § 12.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-21 - Removal of guardian for failure to file account

If any guardian shall fail to file any account of the moneys received by him from the bureau on account of his ward within thirty days after such account is required by either the court or the bureau, or shall fail to furnish the bureau a copy of his accounts as required by this chapter, such failure shall be grounds for removal.
Codes, 1930, § 7344; 1942, § 7502; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-23 - Compensation of guardians

In the final account the court or chancellor in vacation shall make an allowance to the guardian for his services not to exceed five percent (5%) on the value of the estate which shall be equitably prorated where the guardianship has been administered by two (2) or more guardians, except as hereinafter provided. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by such guardian the court may, upon petition and after hearing thereon, authorize additional compensation therefor payable from the estate of the ward. Notice of such petition and hearing shall be given the proper office of the bureau in the manner provided by Section
35-5-17
. In annual or partial accounts the court or chancellor may allow a guardian a reasonable commission for his services based upon the amount of disbursements, or, in proper cases where the amount based on disbursements would be inadequate, on the amount received or invested, or the total value of the estate as in other cases of guardianship, but not to exceed the maximum hereinabove provided for, except that in any event the court or chancellor in vacation, in its discretion may allow a minimum commission of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per annum. The guardian may be allowed from the estate of his ward reasonable premiums paid by him to any corporate surety upon his bond. The guardian's attorney may be allowed from the estate of the ward a reasonable attorney's fee for legal services to the estate or to the ward, if the court be of the opinion that the services were proper and rendered in good faith, the amount of the fee to be in the discretion of the court.
Codes, 1930, § 7345; 1942, § 7503; Laws, 1930, ch. 204; Laws, 1936, ch. 245; Laws, 1966, ch. 320, § 2, eff. 3/8/1966.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-25 - Use of ward's estate

A guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of his ward for the support and maintenance of any person other than his ward, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which has been given the proper office of the bureau in the manner provided in Section
35-5-17
.
Codes, 1930, § 7347; 1942, § 7504; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-27 - Discharge of guardian

When a minor for whom a guardian has been appointed under the provisions of this chapter or other laws of this state shall have attained his or her majority, and if incompetent shall be declared competent by the bureau and the court, and when any incompetent ward, not a minor, shall be declared competent by said bureau and the court, the guardian shall, upon making a satisfactory accounting, be discharged upon a petition filed for that purpose.
Codes, 1930, § 7350; 1942, § 7507; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-29 - Furnishing of free copies of public records

Whenever a copy of any public record is required by the bureau to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in the benefits made available by such bureau, the official charged with the custody of such public record shall without charge provide the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on his behalf or the representative of such bureau, with a certified copy of such record.
Codes, 1930, § 7348; 1942, § 7505; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 5 - GUARDIANSHIP OF VETERANS (§§ 35-5-1 — 35-5-33) › Section 35-5-33 - Construction of chapter

This chapter shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes thereof and shall apply only to beneficiaries of the bureau.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
Codes, 1930, §§ 7351, 7353; 1942, §§ 7508, 7510; Laws, 1930, ch. 204.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 7 - VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE LAW (§§ 35-7-1 — 35-7-51) › Section 35-7-1 - Short title

This chapter may be cited as the Veterans' Home Purchase Law.
Codes, 1942, § 7517; Laws, 1936, ch. 199; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, § 1; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, § 1; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, § 1; Laws, 1987, ch. 425, § 1, eff. 5/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 7 - VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE LAW (§§ 35-7-1 — 35-7-51) › Section 35-7-3 - Declaration of public policy

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to aid its veterans to become rehabilitated and to become as quickly as possible self-sustaining, thereby strengthening their citizenship and expressing the gratitude of all the peoples of this state for such public services they have rendered, and to that end this chapter is passed.
Codes, 1942, § 7532; Laws, 1936, ch. 199; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, § 24; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, § 24; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, § 25; Laws, 1987, ch. 425, § 2, eff. 5/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 7 - VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE LAW (§§ 35-7-1 — 35-7-51) › Section 35-7-5 - Definitions

When used in this chapter, the word or term:
(a)
"Veterans" includes:
(i)
Any person who, upon presentation of his U.S. armed services record is eligible for a certificate of eligibility for a home loan guaranty from the U.S. Veterans' Administration.
(ii)
Unremarried surviving spouses of the above-described eligible persons who died as the result of service or service-connected injuries. The unremarried spouse of any eligible veteran who has not purchased a home since the veteran's death shall be eligible for the benefits of this chapter, except that the benefits of a Veterans' Administration guaranteed loan will not be available.
(iii)
The spouse of any member of the armed forces serving on active duty who is listed as missing in action, or is a prisoner of war, and has been so listed for a total of more than ninety (90) days.
Any such person shall have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable from the branch of service in which he or she served, shall have been a bona fide resident of the United States of America at the time of his or her enlistment, induction, commission or drafting, and shall have lived in this state for two (2) years immediately preceding entry to extended active duty or the filing of the purchase application, or have married a person who has been a legal resident of this state for at least two (2) consecutive years immediately preceding the marriage and application.
The veteran must obtain a certificate of eligibility for home loan guaranty from the Veterans' Administration and present both an original certificate and a record of service or original discharge (DD 214) to the board.
(b)
"Applicant" is a person meeting the criteria of "veteran" who has made written application to the board in the format prescribed by the board.
(c)
"Mortgagor" is the person described as "applicant" who has subsequently executed a deed of trust on real property to the board, and may otherwise be described as "owner" or title holder.
(d)
"Board" means the Veterans' Home Purchase Board of the State of Mississippi.
(e)
"Home" means a parcel of real estate upon which there is a single family dwelling house and such other buildings as will, in the opinion of the board, suit the needs of the purchaser and his dependents as a place of abode.
Codes, 1942, § 7518; Laws, 1936, ch. 199; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, § 2; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, § 2; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, § 2; Laws, 1952, ch. 311, § 1; Laws, 1956, ch. 351; Laws, 1958, ch. 460, § 1; Laws, 1964, ch. 477; Laws, 1966, ch. 277, § 1; Laws, 1987, ch. 425, § 3, eff. 5/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 7 - VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE LAW (§§ 35-7-1 — 35-7-51) › Section 35-7-9 - Limitation on costs of administration of chapter

The cost of administering this chapter shall not exceed in any one (1) fiscal year two percent (2%) of mortgage loans in force. Administrative expenses shall include all costs for: personnel, travel, subsistence, contractual services, commodities and equipment utilized in operating the offices and facilities of the board and shall not include expenditures reimbursed to the board by applicants, veterans/owners, insurance companies and funds passing through escrow, regardless of the budget and accounting codes utilized. The amount of contracts in force for the purpose of this section shall be considered the amount in force at the end of the fiscal year in which the expenditures for administration are incurred.
Codes, 1942, § 7519; Laws, 1936, ch. 199; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, §§ 3, 4; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, §§ 3, 4; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, §§ 3, 4; Laws, 1958, ch. 460, § 2; Laws, 1964, ch. 478; Laws, 1973, ch. 376, § 1; Laws, 1987, ch. 425, § 5, eff. 5/1/1987.
Amended by Laws, 2015, ch. 333, HB 409, 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 7 - VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE LAW (§§ 35-7-1 — 35-7-51) › Section 35-7-11 - Offices of board; staff and related expenses; assistance from county veterans service officers and others

The board is hereby authorized to establish offices and employ an adequate staff to serve the citizens of Mississippi as it deems necessary; and the expenses of such offices shall be included within the administrative cost limitation prescribed in Section
35-7-9
. The board may utilize the services of county veterans service officers and other such persons in contact with the veteran community to advise and assist the board; however, such persons assisting shall not be employees nor officially represent the board, and shall perform their services without cost to the board.
Codes, 1942, § 7519.5; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, § 5; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, § 5; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, § 5; Laws, 1987, ch. 425, § 6, eff. 5/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 35 - WAR VETERANS AND PENSIONS (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-9-1) › Chapter 7 - VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE LAW (§§ 35-7-1 — 35-7-51) › Section 35-7-13 - Duty of public officials to cooperate with board

It is hereby made the duty of all state, county and city officials to furnish and give all required information to the board, upon request and without charge therefor.
Codes, 1942, § 7519.5; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, § 5; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, § 5; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, § 5.