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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-13 - Adoption of code of ethics

The board shall adopt the code of ethics of The American Counseling Association. The chairman of the board shall file these ethical standards with the Secretary of State.
Laws, 1985, ch. 354, § 7; Laws, 2008, ch. 494, § 4, eff. 7/1/2008.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-15 - Reciprocal agreements with other states

The board shall enter into a reciprocal agreement with any state which licenses counselors if the board finds that such state has substantially the same requirements for licensure. 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, 1985, ch. 354, § 8, eff. 7/1/1985.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 28, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-17 - Non-disclosure of information secured during professional consultation; exceptions

No licensed professional counselor or provisional licensed professional counselor may disclose any information acquired during professional consultation with clients except:
(a)
With the written consent of the client or, in the case of death or disability or in the case of a minor, with the written consent of his parent, legal guardian or conservator, or other person authorized by the court to file suit;
(b)
When a communication reveals the contemplation of a crime or harmful act, or intent to commit suicide; or
(c)
When a person waives the privilege by bringing charges against a licensed professional counselor or provisional licensed professional counselor for breach of privileged communication, or any other charges.
Laws, 1985, ch. 354, § 9, eff. 7/1/1985.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 390, HB 708,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2018.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-19 - Representation as "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor" by unlicensed person

Any person who represents himself or herself by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor" without having first complied with the provisions of this article 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, 1985, ch. 354, § 10, eff. 7/1/1985.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 390, HB 708,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2018.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-23 - Violation of professional ethics; review and sanctions

The board shall develop procedures for review of violations of professional ethics. Sanctions, suspension and/or revocation of license or the privilege to practice will be imposed for violations of professional ethics.
Laws, 1985, ch. 354, § 12, eff. 7/1/1985.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 320, HB 1056,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2022.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-25 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2027] Inapplicability of article to other regulated professions

It is not the intent of this article to regulate against members of other duly regulated professions in this state who do counseling in the normal course of the practice of their own profession. This article does not apply to:
(a)
Any person registered, certified or licensed by the state to practice any other occupation or profession while rendering counseling services in the performance of the occupation or profession for which he or she is registered, certified or licensed;
(b)
Certified school counselors when they are practicing counseling within the scope of their employment;
(c)
Certified vocational counselors when they are practicing vocational counseling within the scope of their employment;
(d)
[Deleted]
(e)
Student interns or trainees in counseling pursuing a course of study in counseling in a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher learning or training institution if activities and services constitute a part of the supervised course of study, provided that such persons be designated a counselor intern;
(f)
[Deleted]
(g)
[Deleted]
(h)
Duly ordained ministers or clergy while functioning in their ministerial capacity and duly accredited Christian Science practitioners;
(i)
Professional employees of regional mental health centers, state mental hospitals, vocational rehabilitation institutions, youth court counselors and employees of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security or other governmental agency so long as they practice within the scope of their employment;
(j)
Professional employees of alcohol or drug abuse centers or treatment facilities, whether privately or publicly funded, so long as they practice within the scope of their employment;
(k)
Private employment counselors;
(l)
Any nonresident temporarily employed in this state to render counseling services for not more than thirty (30) days in any year, if in the opinion of the board the person would qualify for a license under this article and if the person holds any license required for counselors in his or her home state or country; and
(m)
[Deleted]
Laws, 1985, ch. 354, § 13; Laws, 2004, ch. 572, § 47; Laws, 2008, ch. 494, § 5, eff. 7/1/2008; reenacted without change, Laws, 2008, ch. 30, § 47; reenacted without change, Laws, 2010, ch. 559, § 47; reenacted without change, Laws, 2011, ch. 471, § 48; reenacted without change, Laws, 2012, ch. 515, § 48, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2023, ch. 510, SB 2810,§ 49, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 58, eff. 4/3/2019.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2019, ch. 451, SB 2133,§ 47, eff. 4/3/2019.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 390, HB 708,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2018.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-27 - Waiver of educational requirements

For a period of two (2) years from July 1, 1985, the board shall waive the sixty (60) semester hours/ninety (90) quarter hours requirement of Section
73-30-9(f)
, and shall grant the appropriate license upon payment of the required fee by any person, subject to board approval, (a) who possesses at least a thirty (30) semester hours/forty-five (45) quarter hours master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited program in counseling, guidance or related field which is primarily counseling in nature, acceptable to the board, and who is qualified by two (2) years of supervised experience or its equivalent, acceptable to the board, to practice counseling, and (b) who has passed a national counselor certifying examination, or is certified as a counsellor by a national counsel or certifying agency approved by the board.
Laws, 1985, ch. 354, § 14, eff. 7/1/1985.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 30 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-51) › Article 1 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 73-30-1 — 73-30-29) › Section 73-30-29 - License renewal fee; continuing education requirement

(1)
Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, the renewal of license fee or privilege to practice fee for licensed professional counselors under this article shall be Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($220.00) per biennial licensing renewal period, and the renewal of license fee for provisional licensed professional counselors under this article shall be Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per annual licensing renewal period.
(2)
Provisional licensed professional counselor licenses will be renewed annually on or before June 30. The evidence of the following must be received in the office of the board on or before June 30 of the year of renewal by every license holder who intends to continue to practice: Each active provisional licensed professional counselor licensee must accrue six (6) continuing education hours during the preceding license period, two (2) of which must involve topics in professional ethics or legal issues in the delivery of counseling services.
(3)
Licensed professional counselor licenses will be renewed biennially on or before June 30 of the applicable year. The evidence of the following must be received in the office of the board on or before June 30 of the year of renewal by every license holder who intends to continue to practice: Each active licensed professional counselor licensee must accrue twenty-four (24) continuing education hours during the preceding license period, six (6) of which must involve topics in professional ethics or legal issues in the delivery of counseling services.
Laws, 1985, ch. 354, § 15; Laws, 2003, ch. 407, § 3; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 24; Laws, 2008, ch. 494, § 6, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by Laws, 2022, ch. 320, HB 1056,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 371, HB 777,§ 2, eff. 6/25/2020.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 390, HB 708,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2015, ch. 466, HB 387, 1, eff. 4/20/2015.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-1 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Declaration of public policy

It is declared to be the policy of the State of Mississippi that, in order to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare of this state, and in order to protect the people of this state against unauthorized, unqualified and improper application of psychology, it is necessary that a proper regulatory authority be established and adequately provided for.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-101; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-11 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Records

The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for licenses, which shall show:
(a)
The name, age and residence of each applicant;
(b)
The date of the application;
(c)
The place of professional practice of the applicant;
(d)
A summary of the educational and other qualifications of the applicant;
(e)
Whether or not an examination was required;
(f)
Whether or not a license was granted;
(g)
The date of the action of the board;
(h)
Any other information as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the board in aid of the above requirements.
The records of the board shall be public records and evidence of the proceedings of the board set forth in the records; and a transcript thereof, duly certified by the executive secretary of the board, bearing the seal of the board, shall be admissible in evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-106; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 6; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 6, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 6, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-15 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Applicant previously licensed in another jurisdiction

(1)
Upon application accompanied by the proper fee, the board may issue a license to any psychologist who furnishes, upon a form and in the manner as the board prescribes, evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she is a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology; or possesses a valid Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) granted by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards; or has at least twenty (20) years of licensure to practice in another state, territorial possession of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Canadian Province when that license was based on a doctoral degree; and
(a)
Has had no disciplinary sanction during the entire period of licensure; and
(b)
Is not currently under investigation by another licensure board; and
(c)
Has demonstrated current qualification by successfully passing the oral examination and jurisprudence examination.
(2)
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.
(3)
The board may grant the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology to persons who are licensed in another state or jurisdiction who meet the requirements set out in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact provided for in Section 1 of this act.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-108; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 8; Laws, 1998, ch. 355, § 6; Laws, 2001, ch. 399, § 7; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 9, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 314, SB 2157,§ 6, eff. 4/8/2024.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted and amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 9, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 30, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-17 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Creation of the status of psychologist emeritus; qualifications; annual renewal

The status of psychologist emeritus is created. To qualify for status as psychologist emeritus, a psychologist must apply for psychologist emeritus status with the board upon a form and in the manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by a fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the amount of the permanent licensure renewal fee as determined by the board. The applicant shall be required to make a satisfactory showing to the board, in a manner to be determined by the board, that the applicant (a) is sixty-five (65) years old or older, (b) has held continuous licensure as a psychologist in the State of Mississippi for at least twenty (20) years, and (c) at the time of application is retired from the full-time practice of psychology and is not practicing more than eighty (80) hours per month in any capacity in the State of Mississippi. For the purposes of this section, the practice of psychology shall be construed without regard to the means of service provision (e.g., face-to-face, telephone, Internet, telehealth). The applicant must renew his or her psychologist emeritus status annually on the same renewal schedule as permanent licensure. Renewal shall include confirmation of the psychologist's eligibility and attestation, at the time of renewal, of his or her continued "retired" status.
Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 10, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 10, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-19 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Licenses; issuance; filing

The board shall issue a license signed by the chairman and executive secretary of the board whenever an applicant has been successfully qualified as provided in this chapter. A copy of the license, so certified by the executive secretary as a true copy, shall be filed by the licensee in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the licensee resides.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-111; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 11; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 10; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 10; Laws, 2001, ch. 399, § 8; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 11, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 11, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-23 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Violations; penalties

(1)
It shall be a misdemeanor:
(a)
For any person not licensed under this chapter to represent himself or herself as a psychologist or practice psychology in the manner described in Section
73-31-3
, except as otherwise authorized under the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact provided for under Section 1 of this act; or
(b)
For any person to represent himself or herself as a psychologist or practice psychology in the manner described in Section
73-31-3
during the time that his or her license as a psychologist is suspended or revoked or lapsed; or
(c)
For any person to otherwise violate the provisions of this chapter.
That misdemeanor shall be punishable, upon conviction, by imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or by a fine of not more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), or by both that fine and imprisonment. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense. The misdemeanor shall be prosecuted by the district attorney of the judicial district in which the offense was committed in the name of the people of the State of Mississippi.
(2)
Any entity, organization or person, including the board, any member of the board, and its agents or employees, acting in good faith and without malice, who makes any report or information available to the board regarding violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or who assists in the organization, investigation or preparation of any such report or information or assists the board in carrying out any of its duties or functions provided by law, shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for those acts.
The immunity granted under the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to and shall not be available to any psychologist who is the subject of any report or information relating to a violation by the psychologist of the provisions of this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-113; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 12; Laws, 1984, ch. 520, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 12; Laws, 1992, ch. 436, § 7; Laws, 1994, ch. 641, § 7; Laws, 2001, ch. 399, § 10; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 13, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 314, SB 2157,§ 8, eff. 4/8/2024.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 13, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-25 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Violations; injunction

The board may, in the name of the people of the State of Mississippi, through the Attorney General, except as otherwise authorized in Section
7-5-39
, apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act declared to be a misdemeanor by this chapter.
If it is established that the defendant has been or is committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by this chapter, the court, or any judge thereof, shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining the defendant from further committing that act. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of this section, the court, or any judge thereof, may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. Those injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided for in this chapter.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-114; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 14; reenacted, 1980, ch. 495, § 13; reenacted, 1988, ch. 354, § 13; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 14; Laws, 2012, ch. 546, § 38, eff. 7/1/2012.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2024, ch. 314, SB 2157,§ 9, eff. 4/8/2024.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 14, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-27 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Excluded activities

(1)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit:
(a)
The activities and services of a student, intern or trainee in psychology pursuing a course of study in psychology at an institution of higher education, if these activities and services constitute a part of his or her supervised course of study; or
(b)
The services and activities of members of other professional groups licensed or certified by the State of Mississippi who perform work of a psychological nature consistent with their training, work experience history, and with any code of ethics of their respective professions, provided they do not hold themselves out to be psychologists. Portions of the practice of psychology as defined by this chapter overlap with the activities of other professional groups and it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the activities of those professional groups.
(2)
Individuals certified by the Mississippi State Department of Education may use appropriate titles such as "school psychologist," "certified school psychologist," "educational psychologist" or "psychometrist" only when they are employed by or under contract with a school district and practicing in school or educational settings.
(3)
A lecturer employed by an institution of higher learning may use an appropriate academic or research title, provided he or she does not represent himself or herself as a psychologist or practice psychology in the manner described in Section
73-31-3
.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-115; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 15; Laws, 1968, ch. 510, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 14; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 14; Laws, 1992, ch. 436, § 8; Laws, 1994, ch. 641, § 8; Laws, 2001, ch. 399, § 11; Laws, 2002, ch. 468, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 15, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2024, ch. 314, SB 2157,§ 10, eff. 4/8/2024.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 15, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-29 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2025] Communications by client to psychologist privileged

A psychologist shall not be examined without the consent of his or her client as to any communication made by the client to the psychologist or the psychologist's advice given thereon in the course of professional employment; nor shall a psychologist's secretary, stenographer or clerk be examined without the consent of his or her employer concerning any fact, the knowledge of which he or she has acquired in that capacity.
Codes, 1942, § 8877-116; Laws, 1966, ch. 483, § 16; reenacted, Laws, 1980, ch. 495, § 15; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 354, § 15; Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 16, eff. 7/1/2011.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2021.
Reenacted without change by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2018.
Reenacted by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 16, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 31 - PSYCHOLOGISTS (§§ 73-31-1 — 73-31-NEW) › Section 73-31-31 - Repeal of Sections 73-31-1 through 73-31-29

Sections
73-31-1
through
73-31-29
shall stand repealed on July 1, 2025.
Laws, 2011, ch. 498, § 17, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 306, HB 208,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2018, ch. 320, SB 2480,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by Laws, 2014, ch. 465, HB 383, 17, eff. 7/1/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-8 - Payment and deposit in state treasury of funds received by board of public accountancy

All fees from examinations, certificates and licenses by the board of public accountancy, as established by Sections
73-33-3
et seq., and any other funds received by said board shall be paid to the state treasurer, who shall issue receipts therefor and who shall deposit such funds in the state treasury in a special fund to the credit of said board. All such funds shall be expended only pursuant to appropriation approved by the legislature and as provided by law.
Laws, 1973, ch. 381, § 5; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 411 § 5; Laws, 1984, ch. 488, § 278; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 306, § 5, eff. 7/1/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-9 - Applicants of other states

The Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy may, in its discretion, issue a reciprocal certified public accountant license to practice to any holder of any certified public accountant's certificate or license issued under the law of another state, which shall entitle the holder to use the abbreviation, "CPA," in this state provided that the state issuing the original certificate or license grants similar privileges to the certified public accountants of this state. The fee for a license shall be in such reasonable amount as determined by the board. Such license shall not allow the holder thereof to engage in the practice of public accounting as a certified public accountant unless the holder meets the requirements of the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy. This section shall apply only to a person who wishes to obtain a license issued by the State of Mississippi and shall not apply to those persons practicing in this state under Section
73-33-17
. 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.
Codes, Hemingway's 1921 Supp. § 6661e; 1930, § 5915; 1942, § 8909; Laws, 1920, ch. 211; Laws, 1981, ch 445, § 4; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 411 § 6; Laws, 1990, ch. 322, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 306, § 6; Laws, 1999, ch. 533, § 5; Laws, 2008, ch. 331, § 4, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 28, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 477, SB 2119, 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 31, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-12 - Proceedings, records and work papers of review committee privileged

(1)
The following words and phrases as used in this section shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a)
"Firm" means a sole proprietorship, a corporation or a partnership.
(b)
"Quality review" means a study, appraisal or review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a person or firm in the practice of public accountancy, including a quality assurance or peer review, or any internal review or inspection that is required by professional standards relating to quality control policies and procedures; provided, however, such term does not include a positive enforcement program of a state accountancy board.
(c)
"Review committee" means any person or persons carrying out, administering or overseeing quality review.
(2)
(a)
The proceedings, records and work papers of a review committee shall be privileged and shall not be subject to discovery, subpoena or other means of legal process or introduction into evidence in any civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding or Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy proceeding and no member of the review committee or person who was involved in the quality review process shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding or Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy proceeding as to any matters produced, presented, disclosed or discussed during or in connection with the quality review process, or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions or other actions of such committees, or any members thereof; provided, however, that information, documents or records that are publicly available are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding or Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy proceeding merely because they were presented or considered in connection with the quality review process.
(b)
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in this chapter, the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy shall have access to reports of quality review results, including related letters of acceptance with recommendations and conditions, for use in a proceeding or trial board hearing involving the firm that is the subject of the quality or peer review.
(3)
The privilege created by this section shall not apply to materials prepared in connection with a particular engagement merely because such materials happen to subsequently be presented or considered as part of the quality review process; nor does it apply to disputes between review committees and persons or firms subject to a quality review arising from the performance of the quality review.
Laws, 1991, ch. 306, § 12, eff. 7/1/1991.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 477, SB 2119, 5, eff. 7/1/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-13 - Penalties for practicing without licenses

If any person shall:
(a)
falsely represent himself to the public as having received a certified public accountant license or falsely represent a firm in which he has an ownership interest to the public as having received a firm permit as provided in this chapter; or
(b)
falsely assume to practice as a certified public accountant; or
(c)
falsely use the abbreviation, "CPA," or any similar words or word, letters or letter to indicate that the person using the same is a certified public accountant, without having received a certified public accountant license as provided in this chapter or without qualifying for a practice privilege under Section
73-33-17
; or
(d)
if any person having received a certified public accountant license and having lost such license by cancellation, revocation or suspension as provided by this chapter, shall continue to use the "CPA" abbreviation, use the words certified public accountant, or practice public accounting after losing his license; or
(e)
if any person shall represent that a CPA firm with a suspended or revoked permit in which he has an ownership interest is entitled to perform such practice, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a criminal fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not longer than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court for each such an offense.
Codes, Hemingway's 1921 Supp. § 6661i; 1930, § 5917; 1942, § 8911; Laws, 1920, ch. 211; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 411 § 8; Laws, 1990, ch. 322, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 306, § 8; Laws, 1999, ch. 533, § 7; Laws, 2008, ch. 331, § 6, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-16 - Ownership of working papers; privileged communications

(1)
All statements, records, schedules, working papers and memoranda made by a certified public accountant incident to or in the course of professional services to clients by such certified public accountant, except reports submitted by a certified public accountant to a client, shall be and remain the property of the certified public accountant or the public accounting firm under whose name the services were provided in the absence of an express agreement between the certified public accountant or public accounting firm and the client to the contrary. No such statement, record, schedule, working paper or memorandum shall be sold, transferred or bequeathed without the consent of the client or his personal representative or assignee to anyone other than one or more surviving partners or new partners of such certified public accountant or to his corporation or to his proprietorship or any combined or merged partnership or successor in interest therein.
(2)
Except by permission of the client engaging a certified public accountant under this chapter, or the heirs, successors or personal representatives of such client, a certified public accountant and any partner, officer, shareholder or employee of a certified public accountant shall not be required by any court of this state to disclose, and shall not voluntarily disclose, information communicated to him by the client relating to and in connection with services rendered to the client by the certified public accountant in his practice as a certified public accountant. Such information shall be deemed confidential and privileged; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of information required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements, or as prohibiting disclosures in court proceedings or in investigations or proceedings under Sections
73-33-5
and
73-33-11
, when the services of the certified public accountant are at issue in such investigations or proceedings and the certified public accountant is a party thereto, or as prohibiting disclosure in the course of a practice review.
Laws, 1983, ch. 411, § 10; Laws, 1990, ch. 322, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 306, § 10, eff. 7/1/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-18 - Disclaimer by persons not subject to this chapter

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit anyone who is not a certified public accountant or an attorney in the practice of law in this state from preparing, reviewing, compiling or signing financial statements, including review statements, if an accompanying report, letter or other statement does not express an opinion or other attestation as to the fairness, accuracy or reliability of such statements and does include the language "I(we) do not express any opinion with respect to these financial statements."
Laws, 1983, ch. 411, § 12, eff. 7/1/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 33 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (§§ 73-33-1 — 73-33-19) › Section 73-33-19 - Person holding certificate without license on July 1, 1999 to be issued license automatically

Any person holding on July 1, 1999, a certificate without a license registered with the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy shall automatically receive a certified public accountant's license. After July 1, 1999, the board shall not issue certificates without licenses and shall issue licenses only as provided under the provisions of this chapter.
Laws, 1999, ch. 533, § 9, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act."
Laws, 1990, ch. 576, § 1, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-7 - Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board

(1)
(a)
There is hereby established a board to be known as the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board, which shall consist of five (5) members.
(b)
The five (5) members shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one (1) from each congressional district as such district existed on July 1, 2004, and one (1) from the state at large. The provisions of this paragraph (b) shall not affect persons who are members of the board as of January 1, 2023. Such member(s) shall serve out their respective terms, upon the expiration of which the provisions of this paragraph (b) shall take effect. Nothing provided herein shall be construed as prohibiting the reappointment of any member of the board.
(c)
At least two (2) members shall be certified general real estate appraisers and at least two (2) members shall be certified residential real estate appraisers. Not more than two (2) positions on the board shall be filled with appointees who hold membership in the same professional appraisal organization. Each member shall serve for a term of four (4) years. Upon the expiration of a member's term, such member shall continue to serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor. No person shall be appointed as a member of the board for more than three (3) consecutive terms. The Governor may remove an appointed member for cause.
(2)
The board shall meet not less than twice a calendar year. Written notice shall be given to each member of the time and place of each meeting of the board at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting.
(3)
A quorum of the board shall be three (3) voting members, and at least one (1) present member must be a licensed certified general real estate appraiser or a certified residential real estate appraiser. Appointed members of the board are entitled to mileage and actual expenses as authorized by Section
25-3-41
and per diem as provided by Section
25-3-69
.
(4)
The board shall elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary. Such officers shall serve as such for terms established by the board.
Laws, 1990, ch. 576, § 4; Laws, 2004, ch. 412, § 1, eff. 7/1/2004. .
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 501, SB 2673,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-8 - Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to be Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board and operate independently from Mississippi Real Estate Commission; transfer of functions and resources

(1)
Effective July 1, 2023, the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board shall be separated from the Mississippi Real Estate Commission ("commission") and shall thereafter operate as an independent board to be known as the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board ("board").
(2)
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission and the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board shall cooperate on the orderly transfer of functions and resources as provided under this chapter to ensure that by July 1, 2023, the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board shall be fully functional and independent from the Real Estate Commission.
(3)
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission and the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board shall comply with the provisions of Section
5-11-1
et seq., regarding the transfer of agency functions.
(4)
(a)
The Mississippi State Personnel Board shall provide assistance to the commission and the board to ensure that all authorized positions of the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board are identified and properly assigned to the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board by July 1, 2023.
(b)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall assist the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board in identifying office space appropriate to meet its needs in a state-owned office building if possible, and shall further provide any temporary accounting or other assistance to the board to assist the board in becoming operational and independent.
(c)
The Department of Information Technology Services shall provide assistance to the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board to ensure that any and all computer systems, web pages and other information technology communications systems are operational by July 1, 2023.
(d)
Beginning on July 1, 2023, wherever the terms "Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board" or "board," when referring to the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, appear in any law, rule, regulation or document the same shall be construed to mean the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 501, SB 2673,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-11 - License required to use title of certified real estate appraiser and to prepare and sign certified appraisal report

No person other than a licensed certified real estate appraiser under this chapter shall assume or use that title or any title, designation or abbreviation likely to create the impression of certification as a real estate appraiser by this state.
An individual who has qualified as a licensed certified real estate appraiser under this chapter is authorized to prepare and sign a certified appraisal report relating to real estate or real property in this state. An individual who has not qualified as a licensed certified real estate appraiser under this chapter shall not prepare or sign any appraisal or appraisal report relating to real estate or real property in this state using the term "State Certified Appraisal Report" unless the report is also signed by a licensed certified real estate appraiser.
Laws, 1990, ch. 576, § 6, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-13 - Applications to be in writing accompanied by fee; pledge to comply with standards of professional appraisal practices; certification of understanding of conduct constituting misconduct

Applications for one (1) of the appraisal licenses, applications for renewal, applications to take an examination, and applications for registration as an appraisal management company shall be made in writing to the board on approved forms.
The payment of the appropriate fee, as fixed under Section
73-34-45
, must accompany all applications for licensure and renewal thereof, all applications to take an examination and all applications for registration as an appraisal management company. At the time of filing an application for licensure under this chapter, for renewal, or for registration as an appraisal management company, each applicant shall sign a pledge to comply with the standards of professional appraisal practices that are established from time to time for licensed appraisers and for licensed certified real estate appraisers under this chapter. Each applicant shall also certify that he understands the types of misconduct, as set forth in this chapter, for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a licensed appraiser or a licensed certified real estate appraiser.
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the last four (4) digits of the applicant's social security number.
Laws, 1990, ch. 576, § 7; Laws, 1993, ch. 559, § 4; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 58, eff. 7/1/1997.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 501, SB 2673,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2011, ch. 458, HB 1337, 19, eff. 12/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-15 - Activities authorized by real estate appraisal license

A person licensed as a real estate appraiser is authorized to appraise all types of real estate and real property in this state, including but not limited to, commercial, industrial, residential and special purpose, provided that such appraisal does not involve federally related transactions which would require a certified appraisal.
Laws, 1990, ch. 576, § 8; Laws, 1993, ch. 559, § 5, eff. 4/9/1993. .
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 34 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-131) › REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 73-34-1 — 73-34-63) › Section 73-34-16 - Qualifications to be trainee appraiser

To qualify as a trainee appraiser, an applicant must have successfully completed the number and type of qualifying education hours and other qualifications that meet or exceed the qualifications required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
Added by Laws, 2019, ch. 390, SB 2697,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.