Mississippi Administrative Code

A. At the lime of need, the next of kin, responsible party, or the family's funeral director of choice makes arrangements directly with MVMC staff. B. Before burial can take place, cemetery staff must verily the Veteran's eligibility. To enable staff to do this, the next of kin o…

In the case of eligible veterans, there will, generally, be no cost. A. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs burial plot allowance will be paid to the MVMC. B. Headstone (upright white marble) or niche cover (as appropriate) will be provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affa…

A Cemetery standard operating procedure (SOP) shall be developed and approved by the Executive Director. The procedure shall include, but is not limited to, hours of operation, requirements for care, maintenance and operation of the cemetery and any other information as may be de…

A. Service Member (1) Was Member of the United States Armed Forces and. (2) Died during the period 2 August 1990 - a date determined by law or Presidential Proclamation and, (3) Died as a result of: a. Hostile action in the Persian Gulf Area of Operations (as defined by DOD), or …

To ensure the privacy of individuals served by the MSVA and the SVKHs and to comply with the laws of the State of Mississippi and federal regulations. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 103-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-16 (Rev. 2009). Amended 10/20/2024

Information concerning a current or former patient/resident shall be released only: A. Upon written authorization of the patient/resident. B. For an active resident, when requested by a person with legal authority to make health care decisions, a court-appointed legal guardian or…

When information is requested: A. The appropriate facility must be in receipt of written authorization or authority for release of information prior to any search of records. B. Upon request for release, the facility will make every effort to comply with request within five (5) w…

A. Estimates as to cost will be made upon request. B. Fees charged will be according to the following schedule: Photocopies - $20.00 for the first twenty pages; $1.00 per page for the next 80 pages: $ .50 per page for all pages thereafter. Ten percent of the total charge may be a…

To ensure that public documents are disseminated according to statutory requirements. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 103-2.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1, et seq. (Rev. 2009). Amended 10/20/2024

A. Public Record: A public record shall mean any book, record, paper, account, letter, map, photograph, film, card. tape, recording or reproduction thereof, and any other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristic, having been used, being in use or prepar…

Access of all non-exempt record of the Board. MSVA, or a SVNH will be allowed during regular business hours (8:00 to 5:00 on working days). These records will be made available for inspection and /or copying. If any public record which is held to be exempt from disclosure, as des…

A. A request for information under the Mississippi Public Records Act shall be submitted in writing to the Mississippi Veterans Affairs. Office of the Executive Director, or directly to the Administrator of each of the four Slate Veterans Nursing Homes. B. All requests Tor inform…

Any record expressly exempted from the Public Records Act or any record specifically declared to be confidential or privileged by any other Mississippi or Federal statute or constitutional provision shall not be subject to mandatory inspection and copying. Those records which are…

A. Any person desiring copies of public records who docs not officially represent a public body, as defined in the Public Records Act, shall be entitled to obtain mechanically reproduced copies at a charge of $ .25 per page. Official representatives of public bodies, as defined, …

This chapter sets forth the State Veterans Affairs Board rules governing the form, content, and filing of requests for declaratory opinions, the procedural rights of persons in relation to the written requests, and the Board's procedures regarding the disposition of requests as r…

The State Veterans Affairs Board will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to specified facts of: A. a statute administered or enforceable by the Board. B. a rule promulgated by the Board, or C. an order issued by the Board. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 103-3.2 Miss.…

A request must be limited to a single transaction or occurrence. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 103-3.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 10/20/2024

When a person with substantial interest, as required by Section § 25-43-1.103 of the Administrative Procedures Act, requests a declaratory opinion, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request mast be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" …

Any party who signs the request shall attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules, including but not limited to a full, complete, and accurate statement of relevant facts and that there arc no related proceedings pending before any agency, admi…

Each request must contain The following: A. A clear identification of the statute, rule, or order at issue; B. The question for the declaratory opinion; C. A clear and concise statement of all facts relevant to the question presented; D. The identity of all other known persons in…

The Board and/or MSVA 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. The matter is outside the primary jurisdiction of the Board; B. Lack of clarity con…

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the State Veterans Affairs Board shall, in writing: A. Issue an opinion declaring the applicability of the statute, rule, or order to the spec…

Declaratory-opinions and requests for declaratory opinions shall be available for public inspection and copying at the expense of the viewer during normal business hours. AH declaratory opinions and requests shall be indexed by name, subject, and date of issue. Declaratory opinio…

This chapter consists of rules for oral proceedings held to provide the public an opportunity to comment on submissions made under the Administrative Procedures Act and the Rules in this Title. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 103-4.1 Miss. Code Ann.§ 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006).

This chapter applies to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations or written input on proposed new rules, amendments to rules, and proposed repeal of existing rules before the State Veterans Affairs Board purs…

When a political subdivision, an agency, or a citizen requests an oral proceeding in regards to a proposed rule adoption, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper. B. The reques…

. Notice of the date, time, and place of all oral proceedings shall be filed with the Secretary of States Office for publication in the Administrative Bulletin. The agency providing the notice shall provide notice of oral proceedings to each requestor. The oral proceedings will b…

Public participation shall be permitted at oral proceedings in accordance with the following: A. At an oral proceeding on a proposed rule, persons may make statements and present documentary and physical submissions concerning the proposed rule. B. Persons wishing to make oral pr…

Physical and Documentary Submissions presented by participants in an oral proceeding shall be submitted to the presiding officer. Such submissions become the property of the [Agency], part of the rulemaking record, and are subject to the State Veterans Affairs Boards public recor…

In accordance with Section 25-43-2.104(a) of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act, this chapter describes the Veterans' Home Purchase Board's duties and responsibilities, the organization of the Veterans' Home Purchase Board, its methods of operations, and how the public…

The Veterans' Home Purchase Board (VHPB) is an Agency of the State of Mississippi. This Agency is governed under the Mississippi Code 1972: Sections § 35-7-1 through § 35-7-51. The Agency is charged with the duty to provided funding for Residential Mortgage Loans to qualified Mis…

The Veterans' Home Purchase Board consists of a six member Board of Directors that is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Executive Director, three department heads (Mortgage Origination, Servicing, and Finance / Accounting), and other staff wh…

A current listing of contact information for the Veterans' Home Purchase Board's office may be found at www.vhpb.state.ms.us or obtained by calling (601) 576-4800. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 35-7-7

This chapter applies to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public an opportunity to make oral presentations or written input on proposed new rules, amendments to rules, and proposed repeal of existing rules before the Veterans' Home Purchase Board's Office…

. When a political subdivision, an agency, or a citizen requests an oral proceeding in regards to a proposed rule adoption, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper. B. The requ…

Notice of the date, time, and place of all oral proceedings shall be filed with the Secretary of State's Office for publication in the Administrative Bulletin. The Veterans' Home Purchase Board shall provide notice of oral proceedings to each requestor. The oral proceedings will …

Public participation shall be permitted at oral proceedings in accordance with the following: A. At an oral proceeding on a proposed rule, persons may make statements and present documentary and physical submissions concerning the proposed rule. B. Persons wishing to make oral pr…

Physical and Documentary Submissions presented by participants in an oral proceeding shall be submitted to the presiding officer. Such submissions become the property of the Veterans' Home Purchase Board, part of the rulemaking record, and are subject to the Veterans' Home Purcha…

This chapter sets forth the Veterans' Home Purchase Board's rules governing the form, content, and filing of requests for declaratory opinions, the procedural rights of persons in relation to the written requests, and the Veterans' Home Purchase Board's procedures regarding the d…

The Veterans' Home Purchase Board will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to specified facts of: A. a statute administered or enforceable by the Veterans' Home Purchase Board, B. a rule promulgated by the Veterans' Home Purchase Board, or C. an order issued by…

A request must be limited to a single transaction or occurrence. Notes 25 Miss. Code. R. 201-3.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 35-7-7

When a person with substantial interest, as required by Section 25-43-2.103 of the Administrative Procedures Act, requests a declaratory opinion, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" wh…

Any party who signs the request shall attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules, including but not limited to a full, complete, and accurate statement of relevant facts and that there are no related proceedings pending before any agency, admi…

Each request must contain the following: A. A clear identification of the statute, rule, or order at issue; B. The question for the declaratory opinion; C. A clear and concise statement of all facts relevant to the question presented; D. The identity of all other known persons in…

The Veterans' Home Purchase Board 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. The matter is outside the primary jurisdiction of the Veterans' Home Pu…

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the Veterans' Home Purchase Board shall, in writing: A. Issue an opinion declaring the applicability of the statute, rule, or order to the spe…

Declaratory opinions and requests for declaratory opinions shall be available for public inspection and copying at the expense of the viewer during normal business hours. All declaratory opinions and requests shall be indexed by name, subject, and date of issue. Declaratory opini…