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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-5 - Construction and effect of chapter

(1)
No provision in this chapter shall be construed to prevent individuals licensed or certified by this state, whose activities overlap with the practice of social work, from carrying out the functions covered by their respective licenses or certificates, or to prevent ministers or individuals engaged in professional counseling who have recognized professional degrees in counseling, guidance or a related counseling field, whose activities overlap with the practice of social work, from carrying out the functions for which they have been trained, provided that such ministers or individuals shall not hold themselves out to the public by any title set out in this chapter.
(2)
No provision in this chapter shall be construed to apply to or in any way interfere with any office, officer, agency or employee of the United States of America, while such office, officer, agency or employee is engaging in the performance of official duties within the course and scope of such employment or duties.
(3)
No provision of this chapter shall be construed to apply to or in any way interfere with an individual who performs services described by this chapter solely for the benefit of a member of that individual's family without compensation.
(4)
No provision of this chapter shall be construed to apply to or in any way interfere with the activities and services of a student while pursuing a course of professional education qualifying as education under this chapter if these activities or services constitute a part of such student's supervised course of study and such activities are supervised by a licensee under this chapter.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 3; Laws, 1993, ch. 498, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 3, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-7 - Licensure as prerequisite to performance of services and use of certain titles or letters; grandfathering provisions; penalties for violating provisions of chapter

(1)
A person, corporation, association or business entity shall not use, cause to be used or advertise in connection with that person's or party's name or the name or activity of the business the words, "social worker," "licensed social worker," "licensed master's social worker," "licensed certified social worker," "licensed clinical social worker," the letters "SW," "LSW," "LMSW," "LCSW" and/or any words, combination of words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that social work services are provided or supplied unless those services are provided by a person holding a valid and current license issued under this chapter or under the supervision (as provided by board rule) of a licensed certified social worker with a valid and current license issued under this chapter.
A person who does not hold a valid and current license issued by the board shall not practice social work, nor advertise the performance of that practice.
A person or party who engages in or attempts to engage in the conduct described by this section is considered to be engaged in the practice of social work.
(2)
Any person not licensed under this chapter on July 1, 1993, who is actively engaged in the practice of social work before July 1, 1994, as an employee of the State of Mississippi or any agency, political subdivision or municipality thereof or any community action agency or Head Start agency, and who is not eligible to be issued a license under subsection (3) of this section, shall be issued a provisional license as a licensed social worker by the board, if the person applies for such provisional license before July 1, 1994, and, at the time that the application is made, the person is so actively engaged. The license shall be issued by the board upon application therefor, the submission of proof satisfactory to the board of the applicant's employment in the practice of social work as provided in this subsection, and the payment of the appropriate fee. Such license shall be valid for a maximum period of two (2) years, but not to extend past June 30, 1995, during which time the provisional licensee must pass the ASWB social work examination at the basic level.
(3)
From and after July 1, 2001, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for his first violation, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the second violation, and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the third and each subsequent violation.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 4; Laws, 1993, ch. 498, § 2; Laws, 1994, ch. 368, § 1; Laws, 2000, ch. 565, § 2; Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 2; Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 4, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-9 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1997, ch. 516, § 26, eff. 7/1/1997.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 5.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-10 - Fiscal support of board

(1)
No appropriations from the State General Fund shall be used to operate the board. The board shall be supported by fees collected for license application and renewal and/or other monies raised by the board.
(2)
All fees and any other monies received by the board shall be deposited in a special fund that is created in the State Treasury and shall be used for the implementation and administration of this chapter and Sections
73-54-1
through
73-54-39
when appropriated by the Legislature for such purpose. The monies in the special fund shall be subject to all provisions of the state budget laws that are applicable to special fund agencies, and shall be disbursed by the State Treasurer only upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon requisitions signed by a designated board member and staff member designated by the board. Any interest earned on this special fund shall be credited by the State Treasurer to the fund and shall not be paid into the State General Fund. Any unexpended monies remaining in the special fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 22; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 4; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 6, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 3, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-15 - Licensure; application; license fees and renewal; temporary license

(1)
Upon passing the examination and meeting the requirements prescribed for licensure and upon paying the initial licensure fee, an applicant shall be issued the appropriate license by the board. Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, licenses shall be renewed biennially after initial licensure in the manner prescribed by the rules and regulations of the board and upon the payment of the fees for renewal prescribed by the board. However, the fee for an initial license may be prorated in proportion to the period of time from the date of issuance.
(2)
Any person who desires to be licensed as a social worker or marriage and family therapist shall apply to the board in writing on a form furnished by the board. The applicant shall provide any documents as required by the application forms provided by the board. The applicant shall pay the board at the time of filing an application fee to the board, no part of which shall be refunded. Additionally, the board shall adopt a fee schedule by rule and regulation, which shall include late fees.
(3)
The initial and renewal license fees shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for a licensed social worker, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for a licensed master's social worker, and Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) for a licensed certified social worker. When increased by the board, fees may not be increased by more than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the previous year's fee.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, in all instances where the board uses the services of a national testing service for preparation, administration, or grading of examinations, the applicant shall pay the required fees to the national testing service, in addition to other board fees.
(5)
During a lawfully declared local, state or national disaster or emergency, the board may issue a temporary license to any otherwise qualified social worker or marriage and family therapist licensed and in good standing in another state or territory of the United States of America and who meets any other requirements as the board may prescribe by rule and regulation.
(6)
Every person to whom a license is issued under the authority of the board shall, as a condition precedent to its issuance, pay the application and any other fee(s) prescribed by the board.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 8; Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 7; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 33; Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 9, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-19 - Complaints against licensee

All complaints concerning a licensee's business or professional practice shall be received by the board. Each complaint received shall be logged, recording at a minimum the following information:
(a)
licensee's name;
(b)
name of the complaining party;
(c)
date of complaint;
(d)
brief statement of complaint; and
(e)
disposition.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 10; Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 11, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-21 - Request for hearing following denial of license; disciplinary proceedings, notice and hearing

(1)
Any person whose application for a license is denied shall be entitled to a hearing before the board if he or she submits a written request for a hearing to the board. The board shall fix a time and place for the hearing and shall cause a written copy of the reason for denial of the license, together with a notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing to be served on the applicant requesting the hearing.
(2)
Following the investigative process, the board may file formal charges against the licensee. Such formal complaint shall, at a minimum, inform the licensee of the facts which are the basis of the charge and which are specific enough to enable the licensee to defend against the charges.
(3)
Each licensee whose conduct is the subject of a formal charge which seeks to impose disciplinary action against the licensee shall be served notice of the formal charge at least thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing, which hearing shall be presided over by the board or the board's designee.
(4)
Service shall be considered to have been given if the notice was personally served on the licensee or applicant or if the notice was sent by certified United States mail to the licensee or applicant to the licensee's or applicant's last known address as listed of record with the board.
(5)
The board or its designee shall hear evidence produced in support of the formal charges and contrary evidence produced by the licensee. At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall issue an order.
(6)
All proceedings pursuant to this section are matters of public record and shall be preserved pursuant to state law.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 11; Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 12, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-25 - Appeals from disciplinary decisions

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the circuit court of the county of the residence of the aggrieved party or to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County in the manner provided by law for appeals from administrative decisions. Actions taken by the board in suspending a license when required by Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
are not actions from which an appeal may be taken under this section. Any appeal of a license suspension that is required by Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
shall be taken in accordance with the appeal procedure specified in Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
, as the case may be, rather than the procedure specified in this section.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 13; Laws, 1996, ch. 507, § 80, eff. 7/1/1996.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-27 - Taking testimony; record of disciplinary proceedings; surrender of suspended or revoked license

(1)
The board has the power to take testimony either orally or by deposition, or both, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as is prescribed by law for judicial proceedings in civil cases. Any member of the board or its designee has the power to administer oaths at any hearing which the board is authorized by law to conduct.
(2)
The board shall provide a stenographer to take down the testimony and preserve a record of all proceedings at the hearing of any case in which a license may be revoked, suspended, placed on probationary status, or other disciplinary action taken with regard thereto. The notice of hearing, complaint and all other documents in the nature of pleadings and written motions filed in the proceedings, the recording of testimony, the report of the board, and the orders of the board constitute the record of such proceedings. The board shall furnish a transcript of such record to any person interested in such hearing upon payment of the cost of each original transcript or for each copy.
(3)
Upon the suspension or revocation of a license issued under Section
73-53-13
, a licensee shall be required to surrender the license to the board, and upon failure to do so the board shall have the right to seize the same.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 14; Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 8; Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 14, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-29 - Confidentiality and privileged information obtained during consultation; exceptions

No licensee under this chapter or an employee of a licensee may disclose any information which was acquired from clients or persons consulting with the licensee and which was provided in order to allow the licensee to render professional services, except:
(a)
With the written consent of the person(s) or, in the case of death or disability, of the individual's personal representative, or person authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on an individual's life, health or physical condition; or
(b)
Communications that reveal the contemplation of a crime or a harmful act; or
(c)
When the licensee acquires information involving a minor who was a victim or subject of a crime, the licensee may be required to testify fully in an examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is a subject of inquiry; or
(d)
When a person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensee; or
(e)
When the licensee is called upon to testify in court or administrative hearings concerning matters of adoption, adult abuse, child abuse, child neglect or other matters pertaining to the welfare of clients of the licensee; or
(f)
When the licensee is collaborating or consulting with professional colleagues or an administrative superior on behalf of the client.
Laws, 1987, ch. 421, § 15, eff. 7/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 53 - LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (§§ 73-53-1 — 73-53-31) › Section 73-53-31 - Licensed certified/clinical social worker authorized to perform services that are within the lawful scope of the practice of marriage and family therapy under certain circumstances

Whenever any law, regulation or policy of the State of Mississippi or any agency, department, institution or political subdivision of the state authorizes or allows a licensed marriage and family therapist as defined in Section
73-54-5
to perform services that are within the lawful scope of practice of marriage and family therapy as defined in Section
73-54-5
, those services may also be performed by a licensed certified/clinical social worker to the extent that those services are within the lawful scope of clinical social work practice.
Laws, 2010, ch. 341, § 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-1 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act of 1997."
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 1, eff. 7/1/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 9; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 15, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 6, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-3 - Declaration of policy and purpose

Marriage and family therapy in the State of Mississippi is declared to be a professional practice that affects the public safety and welfare and requires appropriate regulation and control in the public interest.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a regulatory agency, a structure, and procedures that will ensure that the public is protected from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and unqualified practice of marriage and family therapy. This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these policies and purposes.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 16, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 7, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-7 - Practicing marriage and family therapy or using certain titles without license prohibited; penalties

A person who does not hold a valid and current license issued by the board shall not practice marriage and family therapy, nor advertise the performance of that practice. Except as specifically exempted in Section
73-54-9
, beginning September 1, 1997, any person who represents himself or herself by the title or description "marital or marriage therapist," "licensed marital or marriage and family therapist," or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family counselor without having first complied with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 9; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 12; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 18, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 9, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-9 - Exemptions

(1)
A person shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter if the person is a marriage and family therapy intern or person preparing for the practice of marriage and family therapy under qualified supervision in a training institution or facility or supervisory arrangement recognized and approved by the board, provided he or she is designated by such titles as "marriage and family therapy intern," "family therapy intern" or others, clearly indicating such training status.
(2)
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent licensed or certified members of other professional groups as defined by their board, including, but not limited to, physicians, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, or duly ordained ministers or clergy while functioning in their ministerial capacity, from doing or advertising that they perform work of a marriage and family therapy nature consistent with the accepted standards of their respective professions.
(3)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as permitting licensed marriage and family therapists to engage in the practice of psychology. Marriage and family therapists may provide testing consistent with the scope of their education, training and experience. Testing shall occur within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 10; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 13; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 19, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 10, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-11 - Powers of board

(1)
The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations and such amendments thereof and supplements thereto as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under, and to carry into effect the provisions of, this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law (Section
25-43-1.101
et seq.).
(2)
The board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants under this chapter, and shall issue a license to each successful applicant therefor, attesting to his or her professional qualifications to be a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 14; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 20, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 11, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-13 - Licensure prerequisites

Each person desiring to obtain a license as a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate shall make application thereof to the board in such manner as the board prescribes and with required application fees and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she:
(a)
Is of good moral character;
(b)
Has not engaged or is not engaged in any practice or conduct which would be a ground for refusing to issue a license under Section
73-54-29
or Section
73-53-17
;
(c)
Is qualified for licensure pursuant to the requirements of this chapter; and
(d)
Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 15; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 21, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 12, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-15 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2011, ch. 462, § 22, eff. 7/1/2011.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 16, eff. 6/30/2001.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-19 - Examination; cost of examination to be paid by applicant

(1)
The board shall administer the national examination at least once a year at a time and place designated by the board.
(2)
An applicant shall be required to pass the national Examination of Marital and Family Therapy prescribed by the Association for Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.
(3)
The cost of the examination and the cost of administering the examination, in addition to all other fees associated with the examination, shall be paid by the applicant at the time of application.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 18; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 24, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 14, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-21 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2001, ch. 421, § 29, eff. 6/30/2001.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 16, eff. 6/30/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-25 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2011, ch. 462, § 26, eff. 7/1/2011.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 20, eff. 6/30/2001.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-27 - Expiration of license; renewal; inactive status

(1)
Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, licenses issued under this chapter shall be valid for two (2) years and must be renewed biennially, with the renewal fee being determined by the board but not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00).
(2)
The license of any marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate who fails to renew biennially by the license expiration date shall lapse; the failure to renew the license shall not deprive the marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate of the right of renewal thereafter. Such lapsed license may be renewed within a period of two (2) years after such lapse upon payment of all fees in arrears.
(3)
A marriage and family therapist wishing to renew a license that has been lapsed for more than two (2) years shall be required to reapply for licensure.
(4)
The board shall require each licensed marriage and family therapist and marriage and family therapy associate to participate in approved continuing education activities in order to renew a license issued under this chapter.
(5)
Any licensed marriage and family therapist who notifies the board, in writing on forms prescribed by the board, may place his or her license on inactive status and shall be excused from the payment of renewal fees until the person notifies the board in writing of the intention to resume active practice. Any licensed marriage and family therapist requesting his or her license to be changed from inactive to active status shall be required to pay the current fee and shall also demonstrate compliance with continuing education requirements as defined by the board. Licensed marriage and family therapy associates are not eligible for inactive status.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 19; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 21; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 34; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 27, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 16, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-29 - Grounds for disciplinary sanction

Licensees subject to this chapter shall conduct their activities, services and practice in accordance with this chapter and any rules promulgated under this chapter. Licensees may be subject to the exercise of the disciplinary sanctions enumerated in Section
73-53-23
if the board finds that a licensee is guilty of any of the actions listed in Section
73-53-17(1)
or is guilty of any of the following:
(a)
Violation of any provision of this chapter or any rules or regulations of the board adopted under the provisions of this chapter.
(b)
Other just and sufficient cause which renders a person unfit to practice marriage and family therapy as determined by the board, but not limited to:
(i)
Habitual use of alcohol or drugs to an extent that affects professional competence;
(ii)
Adjudication as being mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(iii)
Practicing in a manner detrimental to the public health and welfare;
(iv)
Revocation of a license or certification by a licensing agency or by a certifying professional organization;
(v)
Any other violation of this chapter or the code of ethical standards of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy or other ethical standards adopted by the board under the provisions of this chapter; or
(vi)
Continued practice although the individual failed to renew and has a lapsed license.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 15; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 22; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 28, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 17, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-31 - Disciplinary proceedings

(1)
The board shall conduct its hearings and disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the provisions of Sections
73-53-17
through
73-53-27
, this section and rules and regulations adopted by the board. Any person may be heard by the board in person or by attorney. Every vote and official act of the board shall be entered of record. Executive sessions may be used when discussing individual applicants or for any other purposes allowed by Section
25-41-7
. All other hearings and rule-making proceedings shall be open to the public as provided in the Open Meetings Act (Section
25-41-1
et seq.). A record shall be made of every hearing before the board.
(2)
For the purposes of Sections
73-53-17
through
73-53-27
and this section, the board shall have the power to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all books, papers and documents relating to any matter under investigation. Subpoenas shall be issued by the board upon application by any party to a proceeding before the board and a showing of general relevance and reasonable scope. For noncompliance with a subpoena, the board may apply to the circuit court for an order requiring the person subpoenaed to appear before the board and testify and produce books, papers or documents if so ordered. Failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 16; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 29, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 18, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-33 - Use of expert witnesses in proceedings before the board

In any proceeding before the board involving the granting, suspension or revocation of a license or in other proceedings in which expert testimony relating to the practice of marriage and family therapy is necessary, the board may hear evidence from a qualified expert witness or witnesses selected by parties.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 22; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 24; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 30, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 19, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-35 - Disciplinary sanctions

As an additional remedy to those authorized in Section
73-53-23
, the board may proceed in the circuit court to enjoin and restrain any unlicensed person from violating any provision of this chapter. The board shall not be required to post bond to such proceeding.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 18; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 23; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 25; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 31, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 20, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-37 - Confidentiality and privileged information; exceptions

No person licensed under this chapter as a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate, in the course of formally reporting, conferring or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, consultants, employees, associates or supervisors, who share professional responsibility, shall be required to disclose any information which he may have acquired in rendering marriage and family therapy services, except:
(a)
In the course of formally reporting, conferring or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, consultants, or supervisors, who share professional responsibility, in which instance all receipts of the information are similarly bound to regard the communications as privileged; or
(b)
With written consent from the client or, in the case of death or disability, or in case of the minor, with the written consent of his or her parent, legal guardian or conservator, or other person authorized by the court to file suit; or
(c)
When a communication reveals the contemplation of a harmful act, or intent to commit suicide; or
(d)
When a person waives the privilege by bringing charges against a licensed marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate for breach of privileged communication, or any other charge.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 19; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 24; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 26; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 32, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 21, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-39 - Competency of therapist or therapy associate to testify in alimony, custody or divorce actions

If both parties to a marriage have obtained marriage and family therapy by a licensed marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate, the therapist or therapy associate shall not be competent to testify in an alimony, custody or divorce action concerning information acquired in the course of the therapeutic relationship.
Laws, 1997, ch. 516, § 20; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 438, § 25; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 421, § 27; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2011, ch. 462, § 33, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 22, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-41 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 2018, ch. 403, HB 988,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2014, ch. 395, HB 583, 23, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 54 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 73-54-1 — 73-54-43) › Section 73-54-43 - Licensed marriage and family therapist authorized to perform services that are within the lawful scope of clinical social work practice under certain circumstances

Whenever any law, regulation or policy of the State of Mississippi or any agency, department, institution or political subdivision of the state authorizes or allows a licensed certified/clinical social worker to perform services that are within the lawful scope of clinical social work practice as defined in Section
73-53-3
, those services may also be performed by a licensed marriage and family therapist to the extent that those services are within the lawful scope of practice of marriage and family therapy.
Laws, 2010, ch. 341, § 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Mississippi Athletic Trainers Licensure Act."
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 1, eff. 7/1/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-5 - Use of descriptive names or titles

No person shall engage in athletic training or use the titles "athletic trainer," "certified athletic trainer" or "licensed athletic trainer" or use the letters "LAT," or "AT" or any other facsimile thereof, whether or not compensation is received or expected, unless he or she is licensed as an athletic trainer in this state as provided in this chapter.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 3; Laws, 2009, ch. 425, § 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-7 - Licensing requirements; license for qualified nonresident trainer

Any person seeking licensure as an athletic trainer shall meet at least one (1) of the following requirements:
(a)
Satisfactorily complete all of the BOC, Inc., qualifications and be certified as an athletic trainer in good standing.
(b)
Hold a degree in physical therapy and complete BOC, Inc., certification requirements.
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
.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 4; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 65; Laws, 2009, ch. 425, § 3, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-9 - Evaluation and treatment of injuries by athletic trainer in nonclinical and clinical settings; supervision by physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant

The athletic trainer functioning in the nonclinical and clinical setting may, under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, evaluate, treat and provide appropriate immediate care and treatment to injuries incurred by an athlete during participation in or training for scholastic, recreational, professional or sanctioned amateur athletic activities. Evaluation and treatment by an athletic trainer in the nonclinical setting to supportive staff, spectators and other persons other than an athlete shall be limited to immediate care and treatment. An athletic trainer functioning in a clinical setting may evaluate and provide treatment for an athletic injury under the direction or referral of a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. An athletic trainer functioning in the nonclinical and clinical setting may use therapeutic exercise and modalities such as heat, cold, light, air, massage, water, sound and electricity for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and the use of passive (manual and mechanical) techniques for the purpose of treatment.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 5; Laws, 2009, ch. 425, § 4, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-11 - [Repealed]

Repealed byLaws of 2009, ch. 426, s. 7, eff.7/1/2009.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, 6, eff. 7/1/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-13 - Fees; continuing education requirements

(1)
Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, a person licensed as an athletic trainer under this chapter shall pay to the board a fee not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for every three-year period for a renewal of his license. Any increase in the fee charged by the board under this subsection shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
41-3-65
.
(2)
Continuing education requirements for license renewal shall be fulfilled during three-year periods running concurrently with the requirement to maintain certification through the BOC, Inc. Proof of the completion of continuing education as required by this section shall be turned in to the board at the time of renewal of license.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 7; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 35; Laws, 2009, ch. 425, § 5, eff. 7/1/2009.
Reenacted by Laws, 2020, ch. 473, SB 2311,§ 52, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 510, HB 289, 52, eff. 7/1/2016, rep. 7/1/2020.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-15 - Construction and effect of chapter

(1)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine or nursing by any person not licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure or the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
(2)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting any of the following persons from engaging in the profession or occupation for which they are licensed:
(a)
Physicians and surgeons licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure.
(b)
Dentists licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(c)
Optometrists licensed by the State Board of Optometry.
(d)
Nurses licensed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
(e)
Chiropractors licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
(f)
Podiatrists licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure.
(g)
Physical therapists licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy.
(h)
Occupational therapists licensed by the State Department of Health.
(i)
Massage therapists licensed by the State Board of Massage Therapy.
(3)
The provisions of this chapter shall not restrict any of the following persons:
(a)
Coaches and physical education instructors in the performance of their duties.
(b)
Athletic trainers from other nations, states or territories performing their duties for their respective teams or organizations and only during the course of their team or organization's stay in this state.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 8; Laws, 2009, ch. 425, § 6, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-17 - Mississippi Council of Advisors in Athletic Training; members; powers and duties

(1)
There is hereby established the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Athletic Training to aid the board in administering the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
The advisory council shall be comprised of the four (4) directors of the Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association, Inc., and one (1) member of the said association who shall be a licensed physician elected at large by the membership of said association for a term of four (4) years.
(3)
The members of the advisory council shall serve without compensation.
(4)
The advisory council shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chairman and for other appropriate purposes except for the first year after July 1, 1991, when the council shall meet within sixty (60) days following appointment. At least one (1) additional meeting shall be held before the end of each calendar year. Further meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of a majority of the council members.
(5)
A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for all purposes.
(6)
The board is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to adopt, amend, promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations and standards governing athletic trainers as may be necessary to further the accomplishment of the purpose of the governing law, and in so doing shall utilize as the basis thereof the corresponding recommendations of the advisory council.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 9, eff. 7/1/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 55 - MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC TRAINERS LICENSURE ACT (§§ 73-55-1 — 73-55-21) › Section 73-55-21 - Fines and penalties

(1)
Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(2)
Any person who shall knowingly make a material, false statement in his application for license under this chapter or in response to any inquiry by the State Department of Health or the State Board of Health, shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Laws, 1991, ch. 374, § 11, eff. 7/1/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 57 - MISSISSIPPI RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT (§§ 73-57-1 — 73-57-39) › Section 73-57-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Respiratory Care Practice Act."
Laws, 1991, ch. 500, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 386, § 1, eff. 7/1/2012.