Mississippi Administrative Code

Every registration required to be filed with the Commission must be reviewed and issued a certificate of registration in accordance with the following schedule: A. Comprehensive registration. Registration shall be effective only upon the issuance of a certificate of registration …

A. Each developer shall furnish each purchaser with a fully completed and executed copy of a contract, which contract shall include the following information: (1) The actual date the contract is executed by all parties; (2) The names and addresses of the seller, the developer and…

A. If a purchaser is offered the opportunity to subscribe to an exchange program, the purchaser should receive written information concerning the exchange program prior to or concurrently with the execution of the contract with the exchange company. Such information should includ…

In order to protect the purchaser's right to refund during the rescission period and during any period in which construction of the timeshare property is not complete and available for occupancy by purchasers, the developer shall provide financial assurances as required by this s…

A. Invitations to bid on the Errors and Omissions coverage shall be by advertisement published in the appropriate newspaper having state-wide coverage. B. Selection and approval of the Errors and Omissions Insurance carrier shall be by Commissioners utilizing consultants or commi…

A. Active licensees not submitting the required premium or providing the required proof of acceptable independent coverage within 30 days after the due date of the premium shall be placed automatically on inactive status at the end of the 30 day period. B. Inactive licensees will…

A. Licensees having independent coverage shall submit proof of coverage by the beginning of the policy period as set forth above. Any deficiency in supplying proof of coverage must be corrected within no more than 30 days after the beginning of the policy period. Proof of coverag…

These rules apply to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations on proposed new rules and amendments to rules before the Mississippi Real Estate Commission. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1602-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25…

The Commission will conduct an oral proceeding on a proposed rule or amendment if requested by a political subdivision, an agency or ten (10) persons in writing within twenty (20) days after the filing of the notice of the proposed rule. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1602-1.2 Miss. Cod…

Each request must be printed or typewritten, or must be in legible handwriting. Each request must be submitted on standard business letter-size paper (81/2 inches by 11 inches). Requests may be in the form of a letter addressed to the Commission and signed by the requestor(s). No…

The date, time and place of all oral proceedings shall be filed with the Secretary of State's office and mailed to each requestor. The oral proceedings will be scheduled no earlier than twenty (20) days from the filing of this information with the Secretary of State. Notes 30 Mis…

The Commission Administrator or his designee, who is familiar with the substance of the proposed rule, shall preside at the oral proceeding on a proposed rule. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1602-1.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.104 (Rev. 2010).

A. At an oral proceeding on a proposed rule, persons may make oral statements and make documentary and physical submissions, which may include data, views, comments or arguments concerning the proposed rule. B. Persons wishing to make oral presentations at such a proceeding shall…

A. Presiding Officer - The presiding officer shall have authority to conduct the proceeding in his or her discretion for the orderly conduct of the proceeding. The presiding officer shall: (1) call proceeding to order; (2) give a brief synopsis of the proposed rule, a statement o…

These rules set forth the Mississippi Real Estate Commission's rules governing the form, content and filing of requests for declaratory opinions, and the Commissions's procedures regarding the requests. These rules are intended to supplement and be read in conjunction with the pr…

A declaratory opinion shall not become final until the expiration of sixty (60) days after the issuance of the opinion. Prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days, the Commission may, in its discretion, withdraw or amend the declaratory opinion for any reason which is not arbitra…

The Commission may give notice to any person, agency or entity that a declaratory opinion has been requested, and may receive and consider data, facts arguments and opinions from other persons, agencies or other entities other than the requestor. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1602-2.11…

Declaratory opinions and requests for declaratory opinions shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the Public Records Act and the Commission public records request procedure. All declaratory opinions and requests shall be indexed by name and subjec…

The Commission will not pursue any civil, criminal or administrative action against a person who is issued a declaratory opinion from the Commission and who, in good faith, follows the direction of the opinion and acts in accordance therewith unless a court of competent jurisdict…

Any person with a substantial interest in the subject matter may request a declaratory opinion from the Commission by following the specified procedures. A substantial interest in the subject matter means: an individual, business, group or other entity that is directly affected b…

The Commission will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to specified facts of: A. a statute administered or enforced by the Commission or B. a rule promulgated by the Commission. The Commission will not issue a declaratory opinion a statute or rule which is out…

The Commission may, for good cause, refuse to issue, a declaratory opinion. The circumstances in which declaratory opinions will not be issued include, but are not necessarily limited to: A. Lack of clarity concerning the question presented; B. There is pending or anticipated lit…

Each request must be printed or typewritten, or must be in legible handwriting. Each request must be submitted on standard business letter-size paper (81/2 inches by 11 inches). Requests may be in the form of a letter addressed to the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1602-2.5 Miss.…

All requests must be sent to the Commission Administrator, The Mississippi Real Estate Commission: (1) by mail at P.O. Box 12685, Jackson, MS 39236; or (2) delivered to 2506 Lakeland Drive, Suite 300, Flowood, MS 39232; or (3) sent via facsimile to (601 932-2990. All requests mus…

Each request must include the full name, telephone number and mailing address of the requestor. All requests shall be signed by the person filing the request, who shall attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules, including but not limited to a…

Each request shall contain the following: A. A clear and concise statement of all facts on which the opinion is requested; B. A citation to the statute or rule at issue; C. The question(s) sought to be answered in the opinion, stated clearly; D. A suggested proposed opinion from …

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the Commission shall, in writing: A. Issue a declaratory opinion regarding the specified statute or rule as applied to the specified circumsta…

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission consists of five (5) persons who are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each appointee shall have been a resident and citizen of Mississippi for at least six (6) years prior to their appointment and shall ha…

The Board of Veterinary Medicine shall meet each year on the second Tuesday in June to coincide with the administration of the State Board examination. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-1.1 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55.

The Board shall elect from their members a president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-1.2 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55.

Elected officers shall have duties as set forth in Robert's Rules of Order. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-1.3 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55.

The State Board Examination fee for veterinarians shall set a $200, which includes license fee for the first year following successfully passing the State Board Examination. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1701-2.1 Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55

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…

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…