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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 36 - REGISTERED FORESTERS (§§ 73-36-1 — 73-36-37) › Section 73-36-29 - Expiration of license; notice; renewal fee

Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, all licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire after December 31 of odd numbered years and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. The secretary of the board shall mail a notice to every person registered under this chapter notifying the person of the date of the expiration of his license and the amount of fee required for its renewal for two (2) years. The notice shall be mailed to the latest known address, according to the board's records, at least one (1) month in advance of the date of the expiration of the license. The board shall from time to time fix the fee for renewal of licenses, provided the fee shall not exceed the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for two (2) years' renewal. Any registrant failing to renew his license and applying for a license shall be required to pay a fee as set by the board not to exceed twice the total amount of the license fees had his license been continued in effect, and also to comply with such other reasonable requirements as may be established by rules and regulations of the board.
Laws, 1977, ch. 475, § 14; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 326, § 15; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 330, § 15; Laws, 2000, ch. 601, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 416, § 15; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 29, eff. 3/8/2007.
Brought forward by Laws, 2023, ch. 408, HB 787,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 36 - REGISTERED FORESTERS (§§ 73-36-1 — 73-36-37) › Section 73-36-31 - Reciprocity

A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in Mississippi, or who has recently become a resident, may use the title of registered forester in Mississippi, provided:
(a)
such person is legally licensed as a registered forester in his own state or county and has submitted evidence to the board that he is so licensed and that the requirements for registration are at least substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; and
(b)
the state or county in which he is so licensed observes these same rules of reciprocity in regard to persons licensed under this chapter. Each person seeking the privileges of reciprocity granted under this chapter shall submit his application to the board and must receive a card or certificate from the board before exercising such privileges. The fee for obtaining a license through reciprocity shall be the same as charged a Mississippi licensee. The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section
73-50-1
or
73-50-2
, as applicable.
Laws, 1977, ch. 475, § 15; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 326, § 16; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 330, § 16; Laws, 2000, ch. 601, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 416, § 16, eff. 7/1/2004.
Brought forward by Laws, 2023, ch. 408, HB 787,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 32, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 35, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 36 - REGISTERED FORESTERS (§§ 73-36-1 — 73-36-37) › Section 73-36-35 - Practice of forestry by unregistered person; penalty; preferring charges

Any person who practices or offers to practice the profession of forestry in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter, or any person who uses in connection with his name, or otherwise assumes, uses or advertises any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a registered forester without being registered in accordance with this chapter, or any person who presents or attempts to use as his own the license of another, or any person who gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or any member in obtaining a license, or any person who attempts to use an expired or revoked license, or any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter and has not been issued an administrative fine by the board for the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for each violation. The board, or any person or persons as may be designated by the board to act in its stead, is empowered to prefer charges for any violations of this chapter in any court of competent jurisdiction. It shall be the duty of all duly constituted officers of the law of this state to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute any persons, firms, partnerships or corporations violating same. Except as otherwise authorized in Section
7-5-39
, the Attorney General of the state or his designated assistant shall act as legal advisor of the board and render such assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Laws, 1977, ch. 475, § 17; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 326, § 18; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 330, § 18; Laws, 2000, ch. 601, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 416, § 18; Laws, 2007, ch. 398, § 3; Laws, 2012, ch. 546, § 39, eff. 7/1/2012.
Brought forward by Laws, 2023, ch. 408, HB 787,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 36 - REGISTERED FORESTERS (§§ 73-36-1 — 73-36-37) › Section 73-36-36 - Administrative fine; notice and hearing; appeal

In addition to the penalties provided under Section
73-36-33
and Section
73-36-35
, any person, found by the board to be in violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board, shall be subject to an administrative fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation. The person shall be given at least ten (10) days' written notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the board. If the administrative fine is not paid within ninety (90) days after the date of the board's order, the order shall become a judgment and may be filed and executed. Any person aggrieved of the board's order may appeal the order to the Circuit Court of Hinds County within thirty (30) days after the date of the order of the board is issued. Appeal shall be on the record made before the board.
Laws, 2000, ch. 601, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 416, § 19, eff. 7/1/2004.
Brought forward by Laws, 2023, ch. 408, HB 787,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 36 - REGISTERED FORESTERS (§§ 73-36-1 — 73-36-37) › Section 73-36-37 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2004, ch. 416, § 20, eff. 7/1/2004.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 26; Laws, 1979, ch. 357, § 19; Laws, 1983, ch. 326, § 19; Laws, 1991, ch. 330, § 19; Laws, 1999, ch. 445, § 18; Laws, 2000, ch. 601, § 14, eff. 7/1/2000.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 37 - SANITARIANS (§§ 73-37-1 — 73-37-27) › Section 73-37-1 - through 73-37-25 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1980, ch. 532, § 14, eff. 12/31/1982.
§ 73-37-1. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-31; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 1-5] § 73-37-3. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-32; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 1-5] § 73-37-5. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-33; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 1-5] § 73-37-7. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-34; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 1-5] § 73-37-9. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-35; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 1-5] § 73-37-11. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-36; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 6-8] § 73-37-13. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-37; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 7; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 6-8] § 73-37-15. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-38; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 6-8] § 73-37-17. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-39; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 9-13] § 73-37-19. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-40; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 10; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 9-13] § 73-37-21. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-41; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 11; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 9-13] § 73-37-23. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-42; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 9-13] § 73-37-25. [Codes, 1942, § 8920-43; Laws, 1966, ch. 479, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 532, §§ 9-13]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 37 - SANITARIANS (§§ 73-37-1 — 73-37-27) › Section 73-37-27 - Repeal of Sections 73-37-1 through 73-37-25

Sections
73-37-1
through
73-37-25
, Mississippi Code of 1972, which create the State Board of Registration for Sanitarians and prescribe its duties and powers, shall stand repealed as of December 31, 1982.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 42; Laws, 1980, ch. 532, § 14, eff. 7/1/1980.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-1 - Administration of article

The State Board of Health, established and empowered by Section
41-3-1
et seq., shall discharge as additional duties and responsibilities the provisions of this article in the examination, licensing and regulation of persons who provide services in the areas of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 1; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 1; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 1, eff. 6/30/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-5 - Licenses required of speech-language pathologists and audiologists

(1)
Licensure or the privilege to practice shall be granted either in speech-language pathology or audiology independently. A person may be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in both areas if he or she meets the respective qualifications.
(2)
No person shall practice or represent himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless he or she is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this article or holds the privilege to practice.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 3; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 3; Laws, 1988, ch. 411; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 3; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 3, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-9 - Qualifications and requirements for license, registration, or privilege to practice

(1)
To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist and to be eligible for registration as a speech-language pathology aide or audiology aide, a person shall:
(a)
Be of good moral character;
(b)
(1)
For speech-language pathologists or audiologists, possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology, as the case may be, from an educational institution recognized by the board;
(2)
For speech-language pathology aide or audiology aide, the board shall set minimum educational standards which shall be less than a bachelor's degree;
(c)
For speech-language pathologists and audiologists, submit evidence of the completion of the educational, clinical experience and employment requirements, which requirements shall be based on appropriate national standards and prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this article;
(d)
For speech-language pathologists and audiologists licensure applicants, pass an examination approved by the board. This examination may be taken either before or after the completion of the employment requirement specified pursuant to paragraph (c) of this subsection;
(e)
For speech-language pathology aides and audiology aides, no examination shall be required.
(2)
To be eligible for the privilege to practice, applicants must meet the requirements set out in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 5; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 5; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 5; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 5, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-13 - General powers and duties of state board of health in regard to speech-language pathology and audiology

(1)
The board shall have full authority to investigate and evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice speech-language pathology or a license to practice audiology with the advice of the council.
(2)
The board shall have the authority to issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths, and shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations or practices violating the provisions of this article.
(3)
The board shall adopt such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article and may amend or repeal the same as may be necessary for such purposes, with the advice of the council.
(4)
The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in this article shall not be construed as a limitation of the general functions conferred by this section.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 7; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 7; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 7; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 7, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended without change by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-15 - Funding; compensation of council members

(1)
The administration of the provisions of this article shall be financed from income accruing from fees, licenses and other charges assessed and collected by the board and from such other funds available to the board.
(2)
The board shall receive and account for all funds received and shall keep such funds in a separate fund. Funds collected under the provisions of this article shall be used solely for the compensation and expenses of the council and the board and to administer the provisions of this article, which may include full or partial financing of continuing education programs promulgated by the council under Section
73-38-33
. Such funds shall be subject to audit by the Auditor of the State of Mississippi.
(3)
Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall receive travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of official duties.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 8; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 8; Laws, 1983, ch. 522, § 46; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 8; Laws, 1997, ch. 518, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 8; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 8, eff. 6/30/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-17 - State board of health to issue licenses, privileges to practice and notices and to publish licensure standards and rules and regulations

(1)
The board shall issue licenses and privileges to practice and notices of renewal, revocation, suspension or reinstatement and shall publish annually the names of persons licensed under this article or holding the privilege to practice.
(2)
The board shall publish and disseminate to all licensees, in an appropriate manner, the licensure standards prescribed by this article, any amendments thereto, and such rules and regulations as the board may adopt under the authority vested by Section
73-38-13
within sixty (60) days of their adoptions.
(3)
The board shall administer the privilege to practice in accordance with the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 9; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 9; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 9; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 9; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 9, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-19 - Application for examination

(1)
A person eligible for licensure under Section
73-38-9
and desirous of licensure shall make application for examination to the board at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of examination upon a form and in such manner as the board shall prescribe.
(2)
Any application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by Section
73-38-31
, which fee shall in no case be refunded.
(3)
A person who fails an examination may make application for reexamination if he again meets the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
(4)
A person certified by ASHA or licensed under the law of another state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist who has applied for examination under this section may perform speech-language pathology and audiology services in this state prior to a determination by the board that such person has successfully completed examination for licensure.
(5)
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 10; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 10; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 10; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 61; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 10; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 10, eff. 6/30/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-21 - Written examination

(1)
Each applicant for licensure under this article shall be examined by the board in written examination. Standards for acceptable performance shall be established by the board with the advice of the council.
(2)
Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. Examinations shall be given at such places within this state as the board may determine at least twice each year and the board shall make public, in a manner it considers appropriate, notice of such examinations at least sixty (60) days prior to their administration, and shall appropriately notify all individual examination applicants of the time and place of their administration.
(3)
The board may examine in whatever theoretical or applied field of speech-language pathology and audiology it considers appropriate and may examine with regard to a person's professional skills and judgment in the utilization of speech-language pathology or audiology techniques and methods.
(4)
The board shall maintain a permanent record of all examination scores.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 11; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 11; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 11; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 11, eff. 6/30/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-23 - Licensing of persons currently licensed in other jurisdictions and of persons certified as clinically competent by ASHA

(1)
The board may waive the examination for licensure of any applicant who presents proof of current licensure in another state, including the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which maintains professional standards considered by the council to be equivalent to those set forth in this article. The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section
73-50-1
or
73-50-2
, as applicable.
(2)
The board shall waive the examination for licensure of any person certified as clinically competent by ASHA in the area for which such person is applying for licensure.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 12; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 12; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 12; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 12; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 12, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 36, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-25 - Issuance of license or privilege to practice; issuance of temporary license; registration of aides by supervisors who are licensed or hold the privilege to practice

(1)
The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this article and who pays to the board the fees prescribed in Section
73-38-31
. The board shall issue a privilege to practice to any person who meets the requirements of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
(2)
(a)
An applicant who fulfills all the requirements for licensure except professional employment and/or examination may apply to the board for a temporary license.
(b)
Upon receiving an application provided under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the board shall issue a temporary license which entitles the applicant to practice speech-language pathology or audiology under the supervision of a licensee with licensure in the appropriate specialty while completing the requirements for licensure.
(c)
No temporary license shall be issued by the board under this section unless the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the board that he or she is or will be supervised and trained by a person who holds a license in the appropriate specialty.
(d)
The temporary license shall be effective for a period to be determined by the board.
(3)
(a)
Each person licensed under this article or holding the privilege to practice who supervises a speech-language pathology or audiology aide shall register the same with the board.
(b)
The licensee who supervises aides or temporary licensees is responsible for the services provided to the client by the aides or temporary licensees and may suffer suspension, revocation or other appropriate penalty for failure to exercise his or her responsibilities in the supervision of aides or temporary licensees.
(c)
Speech-language pathology and audiology aides shall pay to the board a registration fee as prescribed in Section
73-38-31
, subsection (1).
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 13; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 13; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 13; Laws, 1997, ch. 518, § 4; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 13; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 13, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-31 - Fees

(1)
The board shall assess fees for the following purposes:
(a)
Initial licensing or the privilege to practice;
(b)
Renewal of licensure or the privilege to practice;
(c)
License or the privilege to practice issued after expiration date;
(d)
Late renewal payment penalty;
(e)
Temporary license;
(f)
Renewal of temporary license; and
(g)
Registration of aides.
(2)
Every person to whom a license or the privilege to practice is issued pursuant to this article shall, as a condition precedent to its issuance, and in addition to any application, examination or other fee, pay the prescribed initial license fee or privilege to practice fee.
(3)
Fees prescribed in subsection (1) of this section shall be exclusive and no municipality shall have the right to require any person licensed under this article or holding the privilege to practice to furnish any bond, pass any examination, or pay any license fee or privilege to practice fee or occupational tax.
(4)
Fees listed in subsection (1) of this section shall be commensurate to the extent feasible with the cost of fulfilling the duties of the board and council as defined by this article; however, no individual fee shall exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
(5)
Any increase in the fees charged by the board under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
41-3-65
.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 16; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 16; Laws, 1986, ch. 371, § 14; Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 16; Laws, 1997, ch. 518, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 16; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 16, eff. 6/30/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2022.
Reenacted by Laws, 2020, ch. 473, SB 2311,§ 51, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 510, HB 289, 51, eff. 7/1/2016, rep. 7/1/2020.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-33 - Continuing education requirements

The board shall require the applicant for license renewal to present evidence of the satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements as determined by the board.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 17; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 17; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 17; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 17, eff. 6/30/2005.
Brought forward by Laws, 2022, ch. 368, HB 424,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-35 - Penalties

Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.
Laws, 1975, ch. 495, § 18; Laws, 1980, ch 546, § 18; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 18; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 18, eff. 6/30/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-36 - Disposition of fees and penalties

All fees collected by the State Board of Health under this article and any penalties collected by the board for violations of this article shall be deposited in a special fund hereby created in the State Treasury and shall be used for the implementation and administration of this article when appropriated by the Legislature for such purpose.
Laws, 1983, ch. 522, § 45; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 411, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 19; brought forward without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 455, § 19, eff. 6/30/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-37 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1988, ch. 411, § 20, eff. 6/30/1988.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 43; Laws, 1980, ch. 546, § 19.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 38 - SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-51) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 73-38-1 — 73-38-38) › Section 73-38-38 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2005, ch. 455, § 20 eff. 6/30/2005.
Laws, 1997, ch. 518, § 7; Laws, 2002, ch. 461, § 20, eff. 6/30/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-39 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1988, ch. 340, § 24, eff. 7/1/1988.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 31; Laws, 1980, ch. 545, § 24.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-41 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2005, ch. 421, § 24 eff. 7/1/2005.
Laws, 1989, ch. 432, § 2, eff. 7/1/1989.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-51 - Short title

This chapter shall be known as the "Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act."
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 1, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-59 - Licensing requirement for practice of veterinary medicine; establishment of veterinarian-client-patient relationship

(1)
No person may practice veterinary medicine in the state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the board unless otherwise exempt under this chapter.
(2)
No person may practice veterinary medicine in the state except within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
(3)
A veterinarian-client-patient relationship cannot be established solely by telephonic or other electronic means.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 5, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-63 - Practice of veterinary technology; eligibility for certification as animal technician; renewal of credentials through continual professional education; suspension, revocation, or denial of certification

(1)
The practice of veterinary technology is a privilege granted by legislative authority to maintain public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from being misled by unauthorized individuals.
(2)
An individual who has graduated from a veterinary technology or technician program that is accredited according to the standards adopted by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician/Technology Education and Activities, and who has filed the application and the requisite fees shall be eligible to take the examination for certification as an animal technician.
(3)
Veterinary technicians and technologists applying for certification shall be required to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, with scores as set by the board, before receiving certification.
(4)
All certified veterinary technicians and technologists shall be required to complete continuing professional education as prescribed by rule to renew their credentials.
(5)
After a hearing, the board may suspend, revoke or deny the issuance or renewal of certification of any veterinary technician or technologist who is found guilty of any of the following:
(a)
Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for certification.
(b)
Criminal offense relating to veterinary medicine.
(c)
Any violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Law.
(d)
Convicted of cruelty to animals.
(e)
Violation of any of the rules or regulations of the board.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 7; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 7, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-65 - Grandfather provision

Any person who holds a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in this state on July 1, 2005, shall be recognized as a licensed veterinarian and shall be entitled to retain this status so long as he complies with this chapter.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 8, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-67 - Application for license; admission to state board examinations; license by endorsement; temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine; display of license

(1)
To obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine, a person shall file a written application and application fee with the board. The application shall show that the applicant is a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine or has the educational equivalence as set by the board. The application shall also show that the applicant is a person of good moral character and any other information and proof as the board may require.
(2)
If the board determines that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications, it shall admit the applicant to the next examination, or if the applicant is eligible for license by endorsement, the board may grant him a license. If an applicant is found not qualified to take the examination or for a license by endorsement, the board shall notify the applicant in writing within thirty (30) days of its finding and the grounds for its findings. An applicant found unqualified may request a hearing before the board.
(3)
The board may grant a temporary license to an applicant to practice veterinary medicine until the scheduled state board examination, if the applicant pays the application fee, provides sufficient evidence that he meets the qualifications for licensure, and provides evidence that he resides in the State of Mississippi. The board may grant a second temporary permit, but the board may not grant more than two (2) temporary permits to any one (1) person.
(4)
A person licensed by the board shall display the license in the facility in which the licensee practices.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 9; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 9, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-69 - State board examination

(1)
The board shall provide for at least one (1) examination for licensing, certification or registration during each calendar year and may provide for such additional examinations as are necessary. The board shall give public notice of the time and place of each examination at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the date of the examination.
(2)
The preparation, administration, grading and criterion for passing examinations shall be governed by rules prescribed by the board. Examinations for veterinary licensure shall be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine commonly taught in an accredited college of veterinary medicine. The passing score shall be determined by the testing entity. The board may adopt and use the results of a nationally recognized testing entity such as the National Board of Veterinary Medical Licensing Examiners.
(3)
Any person, not licensed to practice veterinary medicine under the laws of Mississippi, shall be required to take the state board examination. This examination shall be designed to test the applicant's knowledge of the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act and Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics as set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Notice of this examination shall be given one hundred twenty (120) days in advance, and application must be made at least thirty (30) days before the examination. The examination shall be administered annually on the second Tuesday of June. The application fee and time and location of the examination shall be determined by the board.
(4)
After examination, each examinee shall be notified of the result of the examination, and the board shall issue a license signed by members of the board. Any person who fails an examination may be admitted to any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 10, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-71 - Issuance of license by endorsement at discretion of board; board authorized to examine person qualifying for license by endorsement

(1)
The board may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that he is a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine or the educational equivalence. The applicant must also show that he is a person of good moral character and is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one (1) state, territory or district of the United States and has practiced veterinary medicine in one or more of those states without disciplinary action by any state or federal agency for at least the three (3) years immediately before filing the application.
(2)
The board may examine any person qualifying for licensing under this section.
(3)
The issuance of a license by endorsement to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section
73-50-1
or
73-50-2
, as applicable.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 11, eff. 4/8/2008.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 34, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 37, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-73 - Veterinary faculty license

(1)
Faculty members employed at the College of Veterinary Medicine who are eligible for licensure shall obtain a Mississippi veterinary license. Faculty members not eligible for a Mississippi license may qualify for a Mississippi faculty license under one (1) of the following criterion:
(a)
Graduate veterinarians who have completed an advanced degree at a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE);
(b)
Graduate veterinarians who have completed a formal residency from an AVMA-COE accredited college of veterinary medicine, or other residency approved by the AVMA;
(c)
Graduate veterinarians who are board certified in a specialty recognized by the AVMA-COE; or
(d)
Graduate veterinarians who are board certified by the European Board of Veterinary Specialization.
(2)
Possession of a Mississippi faculty license shall enable the holder of such license to operate as a veterinarian under the auspices of the institution for which the person is licensed. Any person holding a Mississippi faculty license desiring to practice veterinary medicine outside of the authority given by the institution shall be required to meet the requirements of the board for obtaining a valid Mississippi veterinary license.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 12; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 12, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-75 - Expiration and renewal of licenses; renewal fee

(1)
All licenses shall expire August 1 of each year but may be renewed by registration with the board and payment of the license renewal fee. At least thirty (30) days in advance, the board shall mail an expiration notice to each licensed veterinarian and include a form for renewal.
(2)
The board shall establish the continuing education requirements that must be met for license renewal.
(3)
Any person may renew an expired license within five (5) years of the date of its expiration by making written application for renewal, paying the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus all delinquent renewal fees and complying with continuing education requirements.
(4)
The board may waive the payment of the registration renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian during the period when he is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States.
(5)
Any licensed veterinarian who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older and who is employed as a veterinarian on a part-time basis only shall be exempt from payment of such renewal fee.
(6)
The payment of the annual license renewal fee shall be optional for all veterinarians seventy (70) years and older.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 13; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 31; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 13, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-79 - Program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired veterinarians

(1)
The board shall establish a program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired veterinarians.
(2)
The program of care, counseling or treatment shall include a written schedule of organized treatment, care, counseling, activities or education satisfactory to the board designed for the purposes of restoring an impaired person to a condition whereby the impaired person can practice veterinary medicine with reasonable skill and safety of a sufficient degree to deliver competent patient care.
(3)
All persons authorized to practice by the board shall report in good faith any veterinarian they reasonably believe to be impaired as defined in Section
73-39-53
.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 15, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-81 - Appeals

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board may appeal to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, in accordance with the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court Practice governing appeals from administrative agencies. The appeal shall be made solely on the record before the board.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 16, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-83 - Disclosure of information; privileged information; waiver of privilege

(1)
No licensed veterinarian shall disclose any information concerning the licensed veterinarian's care of a patient except on written authorization or by waiver by the licensed veterinarian's client or by court order, by subpoena, or as otherwise provided in this section.
(2)
Copies of or information from veterinary records shall be provided without the owner's consent to public, animal health, animal welfare, wildlife or agriculture authorities employed by federal, state or local governmental agencies who have a legal or regulatory interest in the contents of the records for the protection of animal and public health.
(3)
Any licensed veterinarian releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the client or under court order, by subpoena, or as otherwise provided by this section shall not be liable to the client or any other person.
(4)
The privilege provided by this section shall be waived to the extent that the licensed veterinarian's client or the owner of the patient places the licensed veterinarian's care and treatment of the patient or the nature and extent of injuries to the animal at issue in any civil criminal proceeding.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 17, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-85 - Immunity from liability for board members, witnesses testifying in proceedings authorized under this chapter, persons lodging a complaint pursuant to this chapter, and persons reporting an impaired veterinarian

Any member of the board, any witness testifying in a proceeding or hearing authorized under this chapter, any person who lodges a complaint pursuant to this chapter and any person reporting an impaired veterinarian shall be immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought against him for any action occurring while he was acting in his capacity as a board member, witness, complainant or reporting party, if the person was acting in good faith within the scope of his capacity.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 18, eff. 4/8/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 39 - VETERINARIANS (§§ 73-39-1 — 73-39-95) › MISSISSIPPI VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-39-51 — 73-39-95) › Section 73-39-87 - Immunity from liability for veterinarians reporting suspected incidents of animal cruelty

Any veterinarian licensed in this state who reports, in good faith and in the normal course of business, a suspected incident of animal cruelty to the proper authorities shall be immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought against the veterinarian for reporting the incident.
Laws, 2005, ch. 421, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 447, § 19, eff. 4/8/2008.