Professions and Occupationss

All certified veterinary technicians/technologists must earn a minimum of ten (10) continuing education credits with one clock hour earning one continuing credit which must be documented by submitting copies of registration and proof of attendance with the application for certifi…

The Board shall require proof of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education credit, with one clock hour of continuing education earning one credit. Ten credits from contact learning experiences are required. Five credits may be earned through any RACE approved program. Notes 30 M…

The Board voted to allow the Executive Secretary to send notices of approval of Continuing Education requests to the requesting agency without a vote of the Board of Veterinary Medicine if the request is for contact hours that are race approved. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-2.13 …

The fee for a license renewal will be $200.00. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-2.2 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-75

A fee of $50.00 will be charged for a duplicate license. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-2.3 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55

A temporary license may be issued to a graduate who receives the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in May or June and who has employment in Mississippi. This license will be valid until State Board Examination on the second Tuesday of June following graduation. A temporary license is…

Temporary license to graduates of foreign colleges. The Board may grant a temporary license to a graduate of a foreign college of veterinary medicine when the following requirements have been met, passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, establishing education…

The board shall use the results of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination as provided by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Licensing Examiners. The passing score shall be determined by the testing entity. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-2.6 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39…

All examination applications, examinations and correspondence will be written in the English language. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-2.7 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-69.

Veterinarians applying for licensure in Mississippi, who are not graduates of an accredited college of veterinary medicine, may establish educational equivalency by successfully passing the examination sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, bein…

Examination applicants with documented disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requiring test accommodations for the State Board Examination must contact the Board at least 60 days prior to the scheduled examination. Applicants for the North America…

By rule any violation of the American Veterinary Medical Association code of Ethics shall be considered unprofessional conduct and shall therefore be in violation of the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act 73-39-77. Mississippi Code 1972 Section 14 paragraph O. Notes 30 Miss. Cod…

The board shall appoint the Board attorney as hearing officer for all hearings and conduct the hearing in the as set forth in the following rule. In order to ensure that the public and veterinarians are informed on how to make and respond to complaints, that all complaints are pr…

The Board of Veterinary Medicine shall forward to each licensed veterinarian for prominent posting in their respective practice facilities the following notice, to -wit: Notices: If you wish to make a complaint of malpractice or negligence concerning the veterinary medical servic…

A. All complaints shall be filed on a form obtained from the Board's executive secretary or attorney. Complaints shall meet the criteria established on that form. B. Upon receipt, the complaint will be forwarded to the Board's attorney who shall assign the complaint a docket numb…

At the conclusion of each calendar year the Board shall review, categorize and analyze all complaints filed. Upon completion of this analysis the Board will recommend ways to diminish recurrence of complaints, including making recommendations will be spread upon the official minu…

Accepted livestock management procedures are defined by rule of the Board as generally accepted animal husbandry practices and other procedures not defined in this act as the practice of veterinary medicine Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-5.1 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-57.

It is required that any dealer who purchases, deals in or sells livestock, or who acts as commission representative or broker, or who operates and conducts an auction where livestock are sold, use only a veterinarian licensed in the State of Mississippi to diagnose pregnancy in c…

By virtue of the authority granted the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine under the provisions of the State Laws governing Board of Veterinary Medicine, as established by the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-57, Mississippi Code of 1972, the foll…

The diagnosing of pregnancy in cattle and other livestock clearly constitutes the practice of veterinary medicine and, thus may only performed by a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-6.3 Miss. Code Ann §…

The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise. A. "Dealer" or "Livestock Dealer" means any person or agent who buys, sells or offers to sell, exchange, barter or negotiate the sale of livestock in this state. B. …

All persons doing business as a dealer or livestock dealer who diagnoses pregnancy in cattle and other livestock in connection with the buying and selling, trading or negotiating the transfer of cattle and other livestock are required to use only a veterinarian licensed to practi…

A. Board- The "Board" is the State Board of Barbers as established by Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 5-73-5-1, as amended. B. School- A "school" is any establishment licensed by the Board where students are engaged in learning and acquiring a knowledge of the practice of barbe…

A. Each school shall submit, for approval by the Board with its application for licensure of a Barber School or College, a copy of its daily class schedule. Any changes must be approve the Board. Schools shall maintain regular class hours in accordance with said daily schedule. B…

A. Any establishment licensed by the Board where ten (10) or more students can be accommodated while engaging in learning and acquiring a knowledge of the practice of barbering may be considered a school of barbering. B. Each school of barbering shall operate in accordance with a…

A. A school shall consist of not less than two (2) rooms, one for the clinic or service department, and one (1) for the classroom with adequate space for students. A single room divided by partitions in such a manner that one part is used for study, examinations and lectures, and…

A. Any student or student instructor who has completed the total number of prescribed hours in a course of training may be issued a permit to work, which would be valid until the next testing, upon request, as long as the following has been met: a. Student has met all graduation …

A. All applicants for the State Board examination for a Licensed Barber or Licensed Instructor must be filed with the office of the Board of Barber Examiners not later than fifteen (15) days prior to examination date. If the applicant fails to comply with this regulation, or the …

A. STUDENTS: Each student is to be dressed in a clean smock daily, clean pants or skirts, well-kept shoes and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and personal appearance. B. INSTRUCTORS: Male instructors may wear shirts and ties or smocks; female instructors may wear smo…

A. Every barber school and or college must be equipped with at least ten (10) hydraulic barber/styling chairs and at least 1 (one) chair designed to recline and with headrest to accommodate a patron for a shave or facial. This will permit each student to become familiar with the …

The holder or holders of an establishment license, or the person in charge of an establishment shall be liable for the implementation and maintenance of the sanitary conditions of the establishment. Any licensed barber, instructor, or student shall be held individually responsibl…

A copy of the Rules and Regulations governing sanitation shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1801-2.2 Mississippi Code of 1972, 73-5-7 (7) Amended 4/13/2016

A. Each establishment shall be kept clean and in good repair. Floors in cutting and styling area as well as any area used for shampooing shall be covered with non-porous material that is easily cleanable. B. All solid waste and refuse shall be kept in containers with tight fittin…

A. Any person to be qualified to receive a certificate of registration as a barber instructor must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older, must be of good moral and temperate habits, must be able to read, write and speak English; must possess a high school education or equivale…

The instructor's (600) hour course is recommended to be the following. All classes of barbering, including haircutting, must be conducted by a registered instructor. Theory................................................. 70 hours Facial...........................................…

A. Each student shall be required to have the following equipment: 1. 1 clipper 2. 1 brush comb 3. 1 razor 4. 1 T-edger 5. 1 (gun type) hair dryer 6. 1 dozen combs 7. 1 pair thinning shears 8. 1 pair regular shears 9. 1 regular hair brush 10. 1 round hair brush 11. 1 clipper brus…

A. The 1500 hour course shall include practical demonstration, written and oral testing, theoretical and practical instruction in all the common phrases of barbering. B. The following minimum hours of instruction are required for the theory portion: History fundamentals of barber…

Break in attendance/failure to apply for examination: A. Where there is a break in attendance in a barber school: 1. At least twelve (12) months and less than thirty-six (36) months a student shall lose 25% of hours. 2. At least thirty-six (36) months and less than sixty (60) mon…

Any applicant failing to pass the required examination on a first attempt must retake the portion(s) failed on a second attempt. Any applicant failing to pass the required examination on the second attempt, must retake the portion(s) failed on a third attempt. Any applicant faili…

A. Must have adequate supply of hot and cold running water under pressure. B. Public sewer connections must be available. C. Must have adequate lighting for each working chair. D. Each working area must have proper mirrors, not less than 24 x 30, (720) inches, and cabinets for cl…

The Following Rules and Regulations Must Be Displayed In Barber Shops and Barber Schools A. The Barber Board shall adopt and enforce sanitary regulations. B. Any change of ownership and/or management will be reported to the Barber Board at once. In the event of a change of owners…

The purpose of this procedure is to define set rules and regulations governing 73-5-27 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. A board hearing may be granted under certain provisions which must be met in order to hear such charge or charges the board may issue against a registered barbe…

A. Purpose The purpose of these regulations is to set forth the minimum qualifications for those who wish to practice social work or marriage and family therapy under the statute. The rules outlined in this section apply to all applicants and licensees in these two disciplines. T…

A. Purpose and Composition The purpose of the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists is to license and regulate social workers and marriage and family therapists. The Board shall be composed of ten (10) members, six (6) of whom shall be social wo…

A. General The Board shall, upon referral from a Discipline Specific Committee, promulgate, administer and enforce the provisions of the Act, which shall from time to time include the adoption of such rules, regulations, and amendments as it may deem necessary to enable it to per…

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. Fees for initial application and renewal are set forth by the Act and in t…

A. General 1. As used under the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Examiners, "good moral character" means a pattern of behavior conforming to the profession's ethical standards and behavior that indicates honesty and truthfulness, integrity, respect among the community for la…