Mississippi State Register

In section 100, the citation to Miss. Code Ann Sections 27-65-15, Mining or Producing, was removed because the Mining or Producing law was repealed. The citation to Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-19, Public Utilities, was removed because a direct pay permit may be used to relieve a public utilities vendor of the liability for the tax, excluding the taxes levied against telecommunications services. The exemption from Miss. Code Ann Section 27-65-107(f) was added in Section 101 along with a citation to the section of the rule that explains the Affidavit for Utility Exemption. Other minor changes were made.

In new section 100, the rule was amended to add a definition for “dairy producer” from Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-17(1)(m). In new paragraph 104, a sentence was added that provides a special rate of tax of 3.5% on certain purchases made by a dairy producer. This language is from Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-17(1)(m). In new paragraph 103, mechanical milking machines were added to milk tanks and coolers and were identified as farm implements taxable at the 1.5% special rate of tax. In new paragraph 105, a citation was added directing taxpayers to the Affidavit for Utility Exemption. The DOR added a citation to Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-23 in Paragraph 100 and a citation to Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-103(a) in Paragraph 103. Examples of pest control services, exempt purchases and tools and/or equipment were added to Paragraphs 101, 104, and 105. Other minor changes were made.

In section 100, the second sentence was deleted. In section 101, the first sentence was amended to clarify that a person may own interest in a package retailer’s permit and own interest in one or more on-premises retailer’s permit. The second sentence in 101 is being deleted. Section 103 was amended to include that the chapter shall not be construed to prohibit rendering professional services for more than one package retailer so long as such professional services do not constitute an ownership interest based on the fee being collected. Other minor changes were made.

New section 104 addresses certain products grown in Mississippi that are exempt when sold from the place of production in the original state or condition of preparation of sale. This exemption is from Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-103(b). Section 106 explains the exemption on potting soil, mulch and other soil amendments used in growing certain plants. This exemption is from Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-111(m). Other minor changes were made.

A second sentence was added to section 100 to state that a permit cannot be transferred if there is an ongoing administrative disciplinary action, including an action under appeal. A second sentence was added to section 103 to clarify that if a funeral home or church refuses to sign a new waiver, a transfer may not be initiated.

New section 101 was moved from old section 105 to reflect the order of the items listed in section 100. The first sentence in new section 103 was removed as there is no longer a definition for “soft drinks” in Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-3(1). Other minor changes were made.

In section 100, a sentence was added clarifying that a holder is prohibited from charging a fee for cashing a check. A citation to the Mississippi Check Cashers Act was deleted. Other minor changes were made.

Program is designed for the purpose of reimbursing eligible non-profits, food pantries, and childcare centers of eligible COVID-19 related expenses.

Program is designed for the purpose of reimbursing eligible non-profits, food pantries, and childcare centers of eligible COVID-19 related expenses.

This rule is being amended to in allow nursing home administrators who have had 10 years or more of experience as a nursing home administrator, assistant nursing home administrator, or an administrator who has had direct management responsibility over one or more nursing homes to become certified preceptors after completing a Board-approved training for certification as a preceptor in Mississippi. Fixed a clerical mistake.

The time period for filing a complaint is being extended from 30 days to 60 days to allow more investigation time by the complainant.

This rule is being amended to in allow nursing home administrators who have 10 years or more of experience as a nursing home administrator, assistant nursing home administrator, or an administrator who has had direct management responsibility over one or more nursing homes to become certified preceptors after completing a Board-approved training for certification as a preceptor in Mississippi.

The time period for filing a complaint is being extended from 30 days to 60 days to allow more investigation time by the complainant.

The purpose of this regulation is to establish procedure for the filing or submission of accident and sickness insurance policies, specifically benefit changes.

The purpose of this regulation is to establish procedure for the filing or submission of accident and sickness insurance policies, specifically benefit changes.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 1.1 amendment adds definitions of “bingo location” and adds to definitions of “net proceeds” and “pull-tabs.” R. 1.1 amendment also addresses where duplicate copies of records shall be kept and changes the minimum number of hours of traditional bingo play. R. 1.2(c) amendment addresses distributor’s license fees for table top and handheld electronic dauber units per month. R. 2.1 amendment adds language about waivers for documented charitable activity. R. 2.3 amendment deletes all language about exemptions. R. 3.1 amendment allows for a change in supplies after an audit and changes the number of days from delivery before payment is required. R. 5.3 amendment adds language regarding electronic transfers, changes the amount of the prize payout threshold, adds language about sending reports via electronic mail, and adds language about records kept for progressive pull-tab jackpots. R. 5.5(b) amendment deletes language about exemptions for religious and veterans organizations regarding bingo proceeds. R. 5.5(m) amendment adds language about the 60/40 requirement in relation to Covid-19.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 1.1 amendments delete all language about wireless telecommunications and clarifies language about electronic daubers for participants with disabilities. R. 1.2(c) amendment adds language about summary reports requirements on hard copy transaction logs.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 5.1(e) amendment adds language about temporary numbers. R. 5.3 amendment adds language about suspension of license. R. 5.6 amendment adds language about unsuitability throughout the licensing period. R. 5.7 and R. 5.8 amendments separate the procedures for suspension versus revocation of a license.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 1.1 amendment prohibits use of non-disposable hard cards and deletes all other language. R. 1.2 amendment deletes all language about non-disposable cards and changes the minimum value to charge for card faces. R. 2.3 amendment adds language about ticket prices and minimum paybacks. Rule 3.1(b) amendment and language about submitting session reports via electronic mail. Rule 3.1(l) amendment deletes all language about under 18s. R. 4.1 amendments change payout amounts for video bingo and maximum allowable bets and adds language about minimum payouts not being less than the amount bet. R. 4.2 amendments change payout amounts for video pull-tabs and maximum allowable bets and adds language about minimum payouts not being less than the amount bet. R. 4.3(l) amendment deletes all language about under 18s. R. 4.7(b) adds language about machines awaiting Commission approval.

The purpose of this regulation is to establish procedure for the filing or submission of accident and sickness insurance policies, specifically benefit changes.

The purpose of this regulation is to establish requirements for companies who offer fully insured, comprehensive, major medical health insurance products on the remittance of certain claims data to large employer groups as defined by Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletin 2016-9.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 5.1(e) amendment adds language about temporary numbers. R. 5.3 amendment adds language about suspension of license. R. 5.6 amendment adds language about unsuitability throughout the licensing period. R. 5.7 and R. 5.8 amendments separate the procedures for suspension versus revocation of a license.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 1.1 amendments delete all language about wireless telecommunications and clarifies language about electronic daubers for participants with disabilities. R. 1.2(c) amendment adds language about summary reports requirements on hard copy transaction logs.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 1.1 amendment prohibits use of non-disposable hard cards and deletes all other language. R. 1.2 amendment deletes all language about non-disposable cards and changes the minimum value to charge for card faces. R. 2.3 amendment adds language about ticket prices and minimum paybacks. Rule 3.1(b) amendment and language about submitting session reports via electronic mail. Rule 3.1(l) amendment deletes all language about under 18s. R. 4.1 amendments change payout amounts for video bingo and maximum allowable bets and adds language about minimum payouts not being less than the amount bet. R. 4.2 amendments change payout amounts for video pull-tabs and maximum allowable bets and adds language about minimum payouts not being less than the amount bet. R. 4.3(l) amendment deletes all language about under 18s. R. 4.7(b) adds language about machines awaiting Commission approval.

Compilation filing for clarification purposes. R. 1.1 amendment adds definitions of “bingo location” and adds to definitions of “net proceeds” and “pull-tabs.” R. 1.1 amendment also addresses where duplicate copies of records shall be kept and changes the minimum number of hours of traditional bingo play. R. 1.2(c) amendment addresses distributor’s license fees for table top and handheld electronic dauber units per month. R. 2.1 amendment adds language about waivers for documented charitable activity. R. 2.3 amendment deletes all language about exemptions. R. 3.1 amendment allows for a change in supplies after an audit and changes the number of days from delivery before payment is required. R. 5.3 amendment adds language regarding electronic transfers, changes the amount of the prize payout threshold, adds language about sending reports via electronic mail, and adds language about records kept for progressive pull-tab jackpots. R. 5.5(b) amendment deletes language about exemptions for religious and veterans organizations regarding bingo proceeds. R. 5.5(m) amendment adds language about the 60/40 requirement in relation to Covid-19.

Moving Mississippi Fair Commission regulations to Dept. of Ag &amp Commerce with no changes. In accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §25-43-3.113(2)(b), we are filing these rules without change to be effective immediately.

Moving Mississippi Fair Commission regulations to Dept. of Ag &amp Commerce with no changes. In accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §25-43-3.113(2)(b), we are filing these rules without change to be effective immediately.

Changes to the Good Cause Section

Changes to the Good Cause Section

MSBDE voted to repeal Regulation 29 and replace said rule with Regulation 30. Emergency Filing of Regulation 30.

Establish the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund; Establish Certification Requirements for Emergency Assessment Team Victim Advocates

This Administrative Code filing adds clarification that a battery is included in the cost of all durable medical equipment, except for custom wheelchairs, which will be reimbursed separately

The Administrative Code is being filed to revise the reimbursement methodology for emergency ground ambulance transportation.

This Administrative Code is being filed to add language clarifying that providers with license limitations will be denied enrollment.

This Administrative Code filing adds clarification that a battery is included in the cost of all durable medical equipment, except for custom wheelchairs, which will be reimbursed separately

This Administrative Code is being filed to revise the reimbursement methodology for emergency ground ambulance transportation.

This Administrative Code is being filed to add language clarifying that providers with license limitations will be denied enrollment.

This rule is being amended to in allow nursing home administrators who have 10 years or more of experience as a nursing home administrator, assistant nursing home administrator, or an administrator who has had direct management responsibility over one or more nursing homes to become certified preceptors after completing a Board-approved training for certification as a preceptor in Mississippi.

Program is designed for the purpose of reimbursing eligible independent schools for eligible COVID-19 expenses.

Program is designed to provide funds to reimburse Eligible Recipients as limited by the Healthcare Providers Act for the purchase of “personal protective equipment” and providing for COVID-19 testing for employees and staff.

Policy Changes regarding FIDMs for Concurrent SSI and SSR

Program is designed for the purpose of reimbursing eligible independent schools for eligible COVID-19 expenses.

Program is designed to provide funds to reimburse Eligible Recipients as limited by the Healthcare Providers Act for the purchase of “personal protective equipment” and providing for COVID-19 testing for employees and staff.

Policy Changes regarding FIDMs for Concurrent SSI and SSR

Adding the state option of using telephonic signatures by our SNAP Outreach Partner

Incorporating ABLE accounts and how they relate to Income and Resources with SNAP Policy

Incorporating ABLE accounts and how they relate to Income and Resources with TANF Policy