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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-211 - Employer's written policy statement on substance abuse

A drug-free workplace must provide a written policy statement on substance abuse in order to qualify for the provisions of Section
71-3-207
. All employees must be given a written policy statement from the employer that contains:
(a)
A general statement of the employer's policy on substance abuse notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, solicitation, possession with intent to sell or distribute, or use of alcohol or other drugs is prohibited in the person's workplace;
(b)
A statement advising an employee or job applicant of the existence of Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
;
(c)
A general statement concerning confidentiality;
(d)
A statement advising an employee of the employee assistance program, external employee assistance program, or the employer's resource file of employee assistance programs and other persons, entities or organizations designed to assist employees with personal or behavioral problems;
(e)
A statement informing an employee of the provisions of the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act if applicable to the employer.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 6, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-213 - Qualification as private sector drug-free workplace

In order for an employer's workplace to qualify as a private sector drug-free workplace and to qualify for the provisions of Section
71-3-207
, the following must be met:
(a)
If an employer has an employee assistance program, the employer must inform the employee of the benefits and services of the employee assistance program. An employer shall post notice of the employee assistance program in conspicuous places and explore alternatives to publicize such services. In addition, the employer must provide the employee with notice of the policies and procedures regarding access to and utilization of the program.
(b)
If an employer does not have an employee assistance program, the employer must maintain a resource file of employee assistance service providers, alcohol and other drug abuse programs, mental health providers, and other persons, entities or organizations available to assist employees with personal or behavioral problems. The employer shall provide all employees information about the existence of the resource file and a summary of the information contained within the resource file. The summary should contain, but need not be limited to, all information necessary to access the services listed in the resource file. In addition, the employer shall post in conspicuous places a listing of multiple employee assistance providers in the area.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 7, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-215 - Education program on alcohol and drug abuse

An employer must provide all employees with an education program on alcohol and other drug abuse prior to instituting a private sector drug-free workplace program under Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
. Also, an employer must provide all employees with an annual education program on alcohol and other drug abuse, in general, and its effects on the workplace, specifically. An education program for a minimum of one (1) hour should include, but is not limited to, the following information:
(a)
The explanation of the disease of addiction for alcohol and other drugs;
(b)
The effects and dangers of the commonly abused substances in the workplace; and
(c)
The company's policies and procedures regarding alcohol and other drug use or abuse in the workplace and how employees who wish to obtain substance abuse treatment can do so.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 8, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-217 - Training of supervisory personnel

In order to qualify as a private sector drug-free workplace and to qualify for the provisions of Section
71-3-207
, and in addition to the educational program provided in Section
71-3-215
, an employer must provide all supervisory personnel a minimum of two (2) hours of training prior to the institution of a drug-free workplace program under Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
, and each year thereafter which should include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a)
Recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse;
(b)
Documentation and corroboration of employee alcohol and other drug abuse;
(c)
Referral of alcohol and other drug abusing employees to the proper treatment providers;
(d)
Recognition of the benefits of referring alcohol and other drug abusing employees to treatment programs, in terms of employee health and safety and company savings; and
(e)
Explanation of any employee health insurance of HMO coverage for alcohol and other drug problems.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 9, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-219 - Confidentiality of results of substance abuse program

(1)
All information, interview, reports, statements, memoranda and test results, written or otherwise, received by the employer through a substance abuse program are confidential communications as they pertain to the employee only and may not be used or received in evidence, obtained in discovery or disclosed in any public or private proceedings, except as provided in Sections
71-7-1
through
71-7-33
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(2)
Release of any such information under any other circumstance shall be solely pursuant to a written consent form signed voluntarily by the person tested, unless such release is compelled by an agency of the state or a court of competent jurisdiction or unless deemed appropriate by a professional or occupational licensing board in a related disciplinary proceeding. The consent form must contain at a minimum:
(a)
The name of the person who is authorized to obtain the information;
(b)
The purpose of the disclosure;
(c)
The precise information to be disclosed;
(d)
The duration of the consent; and
(e)
The signature of the person authorizing release of the information.
(3)
Nothing in Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
shall be construed to call for actions that may violate federal or state confidentiality statutes for employee assistance professionals and alcohol and other drug abuse counseling or treatment providers.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 10, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-221 - Failure of employer to establish substance abuse program

No cause of action shall arise in favor of any person against an employer based upon the failure of an employer to establish a substance abuse program in accordance with Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 11, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-223 - Relation to other laws

Nothing in Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
shall be construed to operate retroactively, and nothing in Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
shall abrogate the right of an employer under state law to conduct substance abuse tests, or implement employee substance abuse testing programs. Only those programs that meet the criteria outlined in Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
qualify for reduced workers' compensation insurance rates under Section
71-3-207
.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 12, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 3 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 71-3-1 — 71-3-225) › DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM REDUCTION ACT (§§ 71-3-201 — 71-3-225) › Section 71-3-225 - Severability

If any provision of Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of Sections
71-3-201
through
71-3-225
are severable.
Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 13, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-1 - Citation and purpose

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Employment Security Law." The purpose of the law is to promote employment security by increasing opportunities for placement through the maintenance of a system of public employment offices and to provide through the accumulation of reserves for the payment of compensation to individuals with respect to their unemployment.
Codes, 1942, § 7368; Laws, 1936, ch. 176; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 1, eff. 7/1/1948, unless context expressly provides otherwise.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-3 - Public policy

As a guide to the interpretation and application of this chapter, the public policy of this state is declared to be as follows: Economic insecurity due to unemployment is a serious menace to the health, morals, and welfare of the people of this state. Involuntary unemployment is therefore a subject of general interest and concern which requires appropriate action by the legislature to prevent its spread and to lighten its burden, which now so often falls with crushing force upon the unemployed worker and his family. The achievement of social security requires protection against this greatest hazard of our economic life. This can be provided by encouraging employers to provide more stable employment and by the systematic accumulation of funds during periods of employment to provide benefits for periods of unemployment, thus maintaining purchasing power and limiting the serious social consequences of poor relief assistance. The legislature, therefore, declares that in its considered judgment the public good and the general welfare of the citizens of this state require the enactment of this measure, under the police powers of the state, for the compulsory setting aside of unemployment reserves to be used for the benefit of persons unemployed through no fault of their own.
Codes, 1942, § 7369; Laws, 1936, ch. 176; Laws, 1936, 1st Ex. ch. 3.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-7 - Suspension under state conditions

If at any time the provisions of this chapter requiring the payment of contributions and benefits shall be held invalid under the Constitution of this state by the Supreme Court of this state or invalid under the United States Constitution by the Supreme Court of the United States, the department shall forthwith requisition from the unemployment trust fund all monies therein standing to the credit of the department, and shall deposit such monies, together with any other monies in the unemployment compensation fund, in any banks or public depositories in this state in which general funds of the state may be deposited. If within six (6) months after the date of such decision the Legislature of this state enacts a new unemployment compensation law, such monies shall be paid into the unemployment compensation fund established thereunder. If within such six-month period the Legislature of this state has not enacted a new unemployment compensation law, the department shall, under regulations prescribed by it, refund, without interest, to each employer by whom contributions have been paid, his pro rata share of the total contributions paid under this chapter. Any interest or earnings of the fund shall be available to the department to pay for the costs of making such refunds. The provisions of this chapter, so far as necessary to the execution by the department of the duties prescribed in this section and to the performance of such other acts as are incidental to the termination of its duties under this chapter, shall remain in full force and effect until the completion thereof.
Codes, 1942, § 7371; Laws, 1936, 1st Ex. ch. 3.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 309, HB 932, 2, eff. 3/6/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-9 - Refunds upon termination

Refunds provided under Sections
71-5-5
and
71-5-7
shall not be subject to any provisions of law requiring specific appropriations or other formal release by state officers of moneys in their custody.
Codes, 1942, § 7372; Laws, 1936, 1st Ex. ch. 3.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-15 - Non-liability of state

Benefits shall be deemed to be due and payable under this chapter only to the extent provided in this chapter and to the extent that moneys are available therefor to the credit of the unemployment compensation fund; and neither the state nor the commission shall be liable for any amount in excess of such sums.
Codes, 1942, § 7439; Laws, 1936, ch. 176.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-17 - Representation in court

(1)
In any civil action to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the commission, the board of review, and the state may be represented by any qualified attorney who is employed by the commission and is designated by it for this purpose or, at the commission's request, by the attorney general.
(2)
All criminal actions for violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be prosecuted by the attorney general of the state or, at his request and under his direction, by the prosecuting attorney of any county in which the employer has a place of business or the violator resides.
Codes, 1942, § 7438; Laws, 1936, ch. 176; Laws, 1938, ch. 147.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-21) › Section 71-5-21 - Saving clause

The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time; and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal this chapter at any time.
Codes, 1942, § 7443; Laws, 1940, ch. 295.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-101 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Organization

There is established the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Office of the Governor. The Department of Employment Security shall be the Mississippi Employment Security Commission and shall retain all powers and duties as granted to the Mississippi Employment Security Commission. Wherever the term "Employment Security Commission" appears in any law, the same shall mean the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Office of the Governor. The Executive Director of the Department of Employment Security may assign to the appropriate offices such powers and duties deemed appropriate to carry out the lawful functions of the department.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7399, 7400; Laws, 1940, ch. 295; Laws, 1944, ch. 288, § 2; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, §§ 5a, 5b; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 11, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 13, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 11, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-103 - and 71-5-105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 59, eff. 7/1/2004.
§ 71-5-103. Codes, 1942, § 7401; Laws, 1940, ch. 295; Laws, 1944, ch. 288, § 2; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 5c, eff. 7/1/1948. § 71-5-105. Codes, 1942, § 7402; Laws, 1940, ch. 295; Laws, 1944, ch. 288, § 2; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 5d; Laws, 1975, ch. 514, eff. 7/1/1975.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-107 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Executive officer

The department shall administer this chapter through a full-time salaried executive director, to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. He shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter under authority delegated to him by the Governor.
Codes, 1942, § 7403; Laws, 1940, ch. 295; Laws, 1944, ch. 288, § 2; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 5e; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 12, reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 12, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 14, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 12, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-109 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Board of review

There is created a Board of Review consisting of three (3) members to be appointed by the executive director. The executive director shall designate one (1) member of the Board of Review as chairman. Each member shall be paid a salary or per diem at a rate to be determined by the executive director, and such expenses as may be allowed by the executive director. All salaries, per diem and expenses of the Board of Review shall be paid from the Employment Security Administration Fund.
Codes, 1942, § 7404; Laws, 1940, ch. 295; Laws, 1944, ch. 288, § 2; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 5f; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 13, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 15, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 13, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-111 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Employment security administration fund

There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Employment Security Administration Fund. All monies which are deposited or paid into this fund are appropriated and made available to the department. All monies in this fund shall be expended solely for the purpose of defraying the cost of administration of this chapter, and for no other purpose whatsoever. The fund shall consist of all monies appropriated by this state and all monies received from the United States of America, or any agency thereof, or from any other source for such purpose. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, all monies requisitioned and deposited in this fund pursuant to Section
71-5-457
shall remain part of the Employment Security Administration Fund and shall be used only in accordance with the conditions specified in that section. All monies in this fund shall be deposited, administered and disbursed in the same manner and under the same conditions and requirements as is provided by law for other special funds in the State Treasury. The State Treasurer shall be liable on his official bond for the faithful performance of his duties in connection with the Employment Security Administration Fund under this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 7421; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 11; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 8a; Laws, 1958, ch. 536, § 2(a); Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 14, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 16, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 14, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-112 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Funds to clear through state treasury; laws governing expenditures

All funds received by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security shall clear through the State Treasury as provided and required by Sections
71-5-111
and
71-5-453
. All expenditures from the administration fund of the department authorized by Section
71-5-111
shall be expended only pursuant to appropriation approved by the Legislature and as provided by law.
Laws, 1973, ch. 381, § 3; Laws, 1974, ch. 334; Laws, 1984, ch. 488, § 273; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 15; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 15, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 17, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 15, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-115 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Duties and powers of executive director

It shall be the duty of the executive director to administer this chapter; and the executive director shall have the power and authority to adopt, amend or rescind such rules and regulations, to employ such persons, make such expenditures, require such reports, make such investigations, and take such other action as he deems necessary or suitable to that end. Such rules and regulations shall be effective upon publication in the manner, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, which the executive director shall prescribe. The executive director shall determine the department's own organization and methods of procedure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and shall have an official seal which shall be judicially noticed. Not later than the first day of February in each year, the executive director shall submit to the Governor a report covering the administration and operation of this chapter during the preceding fiscal year and shall make such recommendations for amendments to this chapter as the executive director deems proper. Whenever the executive director believes that a change in contribution or benefit rates will become necessary to protect the solvency of the fund, he shall promptly so inform the Governor and the Legislature, and make recommendations with respect thereto.
Codes, 1942, § 7405; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6a; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4a; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6a; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3a; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 18, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 20, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 18, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-116 - Annual report tracking data from contractors to be used to improve workforce training programs

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security will develop an annual report which tracks data received from contractors. Contractors will cooperate with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to accumulate relevant data. Collected data and reports are intended solely to allow the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to improve workforce training programs, tailoring trainings to employer needs and hiring trends for in-demand jobs in Mississippi.
Laws, 2012, ch. 505, § 2, eff. 5/1/2012.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-117 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Regulations and general rules

General rules may be adopted, amended or rescinded by the executive director only after public hearing or opportunity to be heard thereon, of which proper notice has been given. General rules shall become effective ten (10) days after filing with the Secretary of State and publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in this state. Regulations may be adopted, amended or rescinded by the executive director and shall become effective in the manner and at the time prescribed by the executive director.
Codes, 1942, § 7406; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6b; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4b; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6b; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3b; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 19, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 21, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 19, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-119 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Publication

The department shall cause to be available for distribution to the public the text of this chapter, its regulations and general rules, its reports to the Governor, and any other material it deems relevant and suitable, and shall furnish the same to any person upon application therefor.
Codes, 1942, § 7407; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6c; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4c; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6c; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3c; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 20; Laws, 2007, ch. 606, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 20, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 22, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 20, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-121 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Personnel

Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the executive director is authorized to appoint, fix the compensation, and prescribe the duties and powers of such officers, accountants, attorneys, experts and other persons as may be necessary in the performance of department duties; however, all personnel who were former members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America shall be given credit regardless of rate, rank or commission. All positions shall be filled by persons selected and appointed on a nonpartisan merit basis, in accordance with Section
25-9-101
et seq., that provides for a state service personnel system. The executive director shall not employ any person who is an officer or committee member of any political party organization. The executive director may delegate to any such person so appointed such power and authority as he deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this chapter, and may in his discretion bond any person handling monies or signing checks hereunder. The veteran status of an individual shall be considered and preference given in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel Board.
The department and its employees are exempt from Sections
25-15-101
and
25-15-103
.
The department may use federal granted funds to provide such group health, life, accident and hospitalization insurance for its employees as may be agreed upon by the department and the federal granting authorities.
The department shall adopt a "layoff formula" to be used wherever it is determined that, because of reduced workload, budget reductions or in order to effect a more economical operation, a reduction in force shall occur in any group.
In establishing this formula, the department shall give effect to the principle of seniority and shall provide that seniority points may be added for disabled veterans and veterans, with due regard to the efficiency of the service. Any such layoff formula shall be implemented according to the policies, rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board.
Codes, 1942, § 7408; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6d; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4d; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6d; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3d; Laws, 1964, ch. 442, § 3; Laws, 1995, ch. 507, § 1; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 21, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 23, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 21, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-123 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Advisory Councils

The executive director shall retain all powers and duties as granted to the state advisory council appointed by the former Employment Security Commission. The executive director may appoint local advisory councils, composed in each case of an equal number of employer representatives and employee representatives who may fairly be regarded as representative because of their vocation, employment or affiliations, and of such members representing the general public as the executive director may designate. Such councils shall aid the department in formulating policies and discussing problems related to the administration of this chapter and in assuring impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of such problems. Members of the advisory councils shall receive a per diem in accordance with Section
25-3-69
for attendance upon meetings of the council, and shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary traveling expenses. The per diem and expenses herein authorized shall be paid from the Employment Security Administration Fund.
Codes, 1942, § 7409; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6e; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4e; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6e; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3e; Laws, 1989, ch. 320, § 1; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 22; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 22; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 22; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 22, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 24, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 22, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-125 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Promotion of employment

The department shall take all appropriate steps to reduce and prevent unemployment; to encourage and assist in the adoption of practical methods of vocational training, retraining and vocational guidance; to investigate, recommend, advise and assist in the establishment and operation, by municipalities, counties, school districts and the state, of reserves for public works to be used in times of business depression and unemployment; to promote the reemployment of unemployed workers throughout the state in every other way that may be feasible; and to these ends to carry on and publish the results of investigation and research studies.
Codes, 1942, § 7410; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6f; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4f; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6f; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3f; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 22; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 23, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 25, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 23, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-129 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Destruction of useless records

Records hereinafter designated, which are found by the department to be useless, may be disposed of in accordance with approved records control schedules.
(a)
Records which have been preserved by it for not less than three (3) years:
(1)
Initial claims for benefits,
(2)
Continued claims for benefits,
(3)
Correspondence and master index cards in connection with such claims for benefits, and
(4)
Individual wage slips filed by employers subject to the provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Law.
(b)
Records which have been preserved by it for not less than six (6) months after becoming inactive:
(1)
Work applications,
(2)
Cross-index cards for work applications,
(3)
Test records,
(4)
Employer records,
(5)
Work orders,
(6)
Clearance records,
(7)
Counseling records,
(8)
Farm placement records, and
(9)
Correspondence relating to all such records.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as authorizing the destruction or disposal of basic fiscal records reflecting the financial operations of the department and no records may be destroyed without the approval of the Director of the Department of Archives and History.
Codes, 1942, §§ 7411-01, 7411-02, 7411-03; Laws, 1944, ch. 290, § 1; Laws, 1950, ch. 418; Laws, 1952, ch. 390; Laws, 1970, ch. 504, § 1; Laws, 1981, ch. 501, § 25; Laws, 1987, ch. 318; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 25; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 25; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 24; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 25; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 25, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 27, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 25, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-131 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Privileged communications

All letters, reports, communications, or any other matters, either oral or written, from the employer or employee to each other or to the department or any of its agents, representatives or employees, which shall have been written, sent, delivered or made in connection with the requirements and administration of this chapter shall be absolutely privileged and shall not be made the subject matter or basis of any suit for slander or libel in any court of the State of Mississippi unless the same be false in fact and maliciously written, sent, delivered or made for the purpose of causing a denial of benefits under this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 7412; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6g(2); Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4g(2); Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6g(2); Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3g(2); Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 26; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 26; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 250; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 26; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 26, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 28, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 26, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-135 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Failure to make reports

If any employing unit fails to make any report required by this chapter, the department or its authorized agents shall give notice to such employing unit to make and file such report within fifteen (15) days from the date of such notice. If such employing unit, by its proper members, officers or agents, shall fail or refuse to make and file such reports within such time, then and in that event such report shall be made by the department or its authorized agents from the best information available, and the amount of contributions due shall be computed thereon; and such report shall be prima facie correct for the purposes of this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 7414; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6i; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4i; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6i; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3i; Laws, 1992, ch. 362, § 1; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 28; Laws, 2007, ch. 606, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 28; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 27; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 28; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 28, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 30, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 28, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-137 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Oaths and witnesses

In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the department, any referee, the members of the Board of Review, and any duly authorized representative of any of them shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, to take depositions, certify to official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records deemed necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim or the administration of this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 7415; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6j; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4j; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6j; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3j; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 29; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 29; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 28; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 29, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 29, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 31, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 29, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-139 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Subpoenas

In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, any court in this state within the jurisdiction of which the inquiry is carried on, or within the jurisdiction of which the person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the department, the Board of Review, any referee, or any duly authorized representative of any of them, shall have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring such person to appear before the department, the Board of Review, any referee, or any duly authorized representative of any of them, there to produce evidence if so ordered or there to give testimony touching the matter under investigation or in question. Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. Any person who shall, without just cause, fail or refuse to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records if it is in his power so to do, in obedience to a subpoena of the department, the Board of Review, any referee, or any duly authorized representative of any of them, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), or by imprisonment for not longer than sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and each day such violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
Codes, 1942, § 7416; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6k; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4k; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6k; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3k; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 30; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 30; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 29; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 30; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 30, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 32, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 30, eff. 4/3/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 71 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 71-1-1 — 71-17-7) › Chapter 5 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (§§ 71-5-1 — 71-5-547) › Article 3 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (§§ 71-5-101 — 71-5-146) › Section 71-5-141 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Protection against self-incrimination

No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the department, the Board of Review, any referee, or any duly authorized representative of any of them, or in obedience to the subpoena of any of them in any cause or proceeding before the department, the Board of Review or an appeal tribunal, on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him may tend to incriminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but no individual shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he is compelled, after having claimed his privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that such individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.
Codes, 1942, § 7417; Laws, 1940, ch. 295, § 9; Laws, 1948, ch. 412, § 6l; Laws, 1952, ch. 383, § 4l; Laws, 1958, ch. 533, § 6l; Laws, 1962, ch. 564, § 3l; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 31; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 30, § 31; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 30; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 31; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 31, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 33, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 31, eff. 4/3/2019.