Mississippi Administrative Code

A chiropractic physician may not engage in the practice of chiropractic while the consumer of the chiropractic services is under anesthesia unless: 1. The manipulation under anesthesia/joint anesthesia (MUA/JA) is performed at a facility that is licensed by the Mississippi Depart…

A chiropractic physician who violates this rule is guilty of unprofessional conduct in the practice of chiropractic. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-21-102 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-5(1972)

Nothing in this rule shall be construed as to require a hospital facility to grant allied hospital privileges to a chiropractic physician. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-21-103 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-5(1972)

Any person whose license has lapsed/expired may apply for re-licensure upon the following conditions: The former licensee had a valid Mississippi license previously; The former licensee is in good standing and no conditions exist if the license were reinstated that would justify …

These rules and regulations of the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners replaces and supersedes any and all rules and regulations previously adopted by said Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-23-100 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-1-5(1972)

1.1.1 Applicants for admittance to the Architect Registration Examination (the ARE) must: A. submit the Mississippi Application for Admittance to the ARE; and B. pay the application fee prescribed in Rule 2.4; and C. submit an official record from the National Council of Architec…

Each examination candidate shall pay a one-time examination application fee, as prescribed in Rule 2.4, to the Board. The examination fees for each division of the ARE will be paid to NCARB or the test vendor. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-17 Amended 6/1…

Requests for modifications to the examination administration to accommodate physical or other disabilities must be made in writing to the Board. Such a request must be accompanied by a physician's report and/or a report by a diagnostic specialist, along with supporting data, conf…

Examination candidates, as applicants before the Board, are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.12 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-17 Amended 6/1/2016 Amended 6/10/2017

The Architect Experience Program (AXP), which was formerly known as the Intern Development Program (IDP), is the intern-architect development program approved and required by the Board. AXP is administered by NCARB. An applicant shall be deemed to have met or exceeded the work re…

Through a test vendor, the Board will administer the ARE, as prepared by NCARB, to all candidates who have been approved by the Board in accordance with the training and education requirements pertaining to registration by examination. This examination will be administered in com…

Upon admittance to the ARE by the Board, NCARB will provide an approved candidate with information on the procedure for scheduling a test session, the test content and instructions on taking the computer-based examination. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-17…

An approved candidate shall appear personally for exams at the scheduled date, time and place and in accordance with the test vendor's requirements. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-17 Amended 6/1/2016 Amended 6/10/2017

The ARE shall be graded in accordance with the methods and procedures recommended by NCARB. In order for an examination candidate to achieve registration, all sections of the examination must be passed within the prescribed timeframe and with the minimum score specified by NCARB.…

The test vendor will monitor the computer sections of the ARE in strict compliance with the procedures approved by NCARB. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-17 Amended 6/1/2016 Amended 6/10/2017

A candidate is allowed unlimited retakes of the ARE. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.8 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-17 Amended 6/1/2016 Amended 6/10/2017

Once the scores are released, the candidate shall receive an official Score Report from NCARB or the test vendor. A score of PASS must be achieved by examination candidates on all divisions of the ARE in order for that candidate to be considered for initial registration. Notes 30…

2.1.1 Applicants for initial registration by examination must: A. submit to the jurisdiction of the Board; and B. provide an official record from NCARB which documents that the applicant: 1. has acquired a professional degree in architecture from a school or college of architectu…

2.2.1 An individual with a current architectural license in another NCARB jurisdiction may apply for reciprocal registration in order to offer services or to practice architecture in this State. Applicants for reciprocal registration must: A. submit to the jurisdiction of the Boa…

2.3.1 Certificates of registration shall be renewed on or before November 30, in odd numbered years. A renewal form will be mailed to each registered architect who holds a current license in good standing. Those licenses not renewed prior to the November 30 deadline may be late r…

Fees are non-refundable except in the case of an error resulting in an incorrect charge or duplicate charges. RESIDENTS Application/Registration $275.00 Reinstatement Fee $600.00 Biennial Renewal Fee $275.00 NON-RESIDENTS Application/Registration $450.00 Reinstatement Fee $600.00…

Architects who have been registered in this state for ten (10) consecutive years who are retired from active practice or other related professional activities may request "Emeritus Status" by filing an application showing compliance with the requirements of this section if they a…

An individual may choose to use the title "Intern Architect" in conjunction with employment in an architectural firm while the individual is completing AXP if the individual: A. has been awarded a NAAB accredited professional degree in architecture; and B. is actively enrolled in…

An individual not licensed in Mississippi or an individual on inactive status with the Board who is seeking an architectural commission in Mississippi, including a commission awarded through a design competition, may offer or propose architectural services only if all the followi…

The term "employee of the United States" as contained in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-39(a) means a federal employee as defined in 5 United States Code Service (U.S.C.S.) Section 2101. Otherwise, an individual engaged to provide architectural services on a federal project or on federal…

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or the Rules and Regulations of the Board, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who is a member of the military, or an applicant who is married to or is a dependent of a member of the military, if, upon application to the B…

All records of the Board which deal with applications, examinations, ongoing investigations, personnel files and NCARB Certificates shall be kept confidential in view of the sensitive nature of the material contained therein. Public records shall be made available, pursuant to th…

3.2.1 An architect can practice as a sole proprietor, or through a partnership, a professional corporation or a professional association pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. 79-10-1, et seq., as amended, or through a professional limited liability company pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. 79-29…

Any person may file a complaint against a registered architect, or any individual, charging a violation of the Architect Registration law. Such complaints shall be filed with the Board, either verbally or in writing, and need not be signed or sworn to. The Board shall proceed in …

Upon official notification of registration, the architect shall secure an official seal or rubber stamp for use in this state. Seals are to be circular in form and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. A copy of the design is shown, and shall contain the following information: Name, registra…

3.5.1 The Board office and the office of any advisory committee assigned thereto are located at 2 Professional Parkway #2B, Ridgeland, MS 39157. The Board's telephone number is 601-856-4652. The Board's website address is www.msboa.ms.gov . The Board's general e-mail address is m…

3.6.1 All information as to the rules of practice concerning all formal and informal proceedings is available by reviewing the rules and regulations of the Board currently on file with the Secretary of State. Further information may be obtained by viewing the Board website as pro…

3.7.1 Any person with a substantial interest in the subject matter may petition the Board or any committees assigned thereto for a declaratory opinion by following the specified procedures. 3.7.2 The Board/Committee will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to s…

3.8.1 At the time a rule is filed with the Secretary of State (SOS), the Executive Director must also publish where written submissions or written requests for an opportunity to make oral presentations on the proposed rule may be inspected. 3.8.2 A public hearing is required if, …

3.9.1 The Executive Director shall maintain all written final orders that affect the public and will be responsible for making them available for public inspection and copying. The order shall be indexed by name and subject. This is subject to any confidentiality provisions estab…

4.1.1 In practicing architecture, an architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing, practicing in the same locality. Commentary - Although many of the existing …

4.2.1 An architect shall not accept compensation for architectural services from more than one party on a project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to and agreed to by all interested parties, with such disclosure and agreement to be in writing. Commentary - This rule r…

4.3.1 An architect shall not, in the conduct of the architect's architectural practice, knowingly violate a state or federal criminal law directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the practice of architecture. Commentary - This rule is concerned with the violation of…

4.4.1 An architect, making public statements on architectural questions, shall disclose when the architect is being compensated for making such statement. Commentary - Architects frequently and appropriately issue statements on questions affecting the environment and the architec…

4.5.1 Each office maintained for the preparation of drawings, specifications, reports or other professional work shall have an architect in that office having direct knowledge and supervisory control of such work. Any office which is advertised or promoted as an architectural off…

Set forth below are guidelines from which disciplinary penalties will be imposed by the Board upon practitioners found guilty of violating the law and/or rules of the Board. One purpose of the guidelines is to give notice to licensees and others under the Board's jurisdiction of …

Continuing Education (CE) is post-licensure learning that enables a registered architect to increase or update knowledge of and competence in technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare. Each re…

If continuing education credits are disallowed, the registrant shall have sixty (60) calendar days after notification to substantiate the original claim or earn other continuing education credits to meet the minimum requirements. Failure to substantiate the original claim or to e…

The penalty for CEHs earned late shall be $500 for each calendar year in which any number of the required twelve (12) CEHs were deficient and earned in the following calendar year. The registrant is required to self-report late CEHs during application renewal. Failure to report l…

Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements and to file a properly completed and signed annual report shall result in non-renewal of the architect's certificate of registration. Submission of a false statement in regard to continuing education could subject the licen…

A Continuing Education Hour (CEH) is one continuous instructional hour (50 to 60 minutes of contact) spent in Structured Educational Activities intended to increase or update the architect's knowledge and competence in health, safety, and welfare subjects. If the provider of the …

In regard to continuing education, the Board shall have the following duties: A. to exercise general supervisory authority over the administration of these rules; and B. to establish regulations consistent with these rules; and C. to organize sub-committees and delegate executive…