Proposed Regulations

Adding more hunting opportunities, and technical amendments.

Revising rule for clarification/technical amendments.

Revising rule to remove closed lake(s), and for clarification/technical amendments.

Revising rule to make technical changes to creel limits and slot length limits across the state, correct errors, remove lakes under renovation, and for clarification.

Address change

Due to the continuing escalation in the number of cases of COVID-19 and the emergency orders and guidance issued at the local, state and federal level mandating social distancing among the public and limiting travel for only essential matters, the Department issues this temporary rule to provide a twenty-four (24) month, inspection and approval for “Weights and Measures” as that phrase is defined in Section 75-27-3(2) of the Mississippi Code. The Temporary Rule applies only to Weights and Measures that would have otherwise been due for inspection and approval during the period of March 13, 2020 through June 30, 2020. The reasoning for this waiver is to alleviate the requirement during the pendency of emergency conditions that inspectors and scale technicians travel and engage in activities which could result in exposure or further transmission of COVID-19. This rule will reduce exposure of the public and Department employees in a manner consistent with local, state and federal guidance and directives.

Proclamation suspending the requirements of the requirement that continuing education classes for chiropractic assistants and chiropractic radiology technologists be done in a classroom setting, allowing online classes. Also approves all online continuing education classes offered by an accredited school or approved for credit by another state’s chiropractic board and chiropractic association.

To suspend applicable state board policies in Miss. Admin. Code 7-3 tied to the suspensions in Miss. Admin. Code 7-4, 7-24, 7-107, and 7-163 following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts during the spring of 2020 in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)

Changes to Driver License Suspension Guidelines

Changes to Driver License Suspension Guidelines

Temporary Rule 5.25 specifies standards for implementing and reporting remote or online learning for cosmetology schools to allow schools to continue instructing students during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Due to the continuing escalation in the number of cases of COVID-19 and the emergency orders and guidance issued at the local, state and federal mandating social distancing among the public and limiting travel for only essential matters, the Department issues this temporary rule to provide a waiver of the annual verification and calibration for field standards used by scale and other service repair persons and companies. The reasoning for this waiver is to alleviate the requirement during the pendency of emergency conditions that such repair persons and companies travel to the State Metrology Lab to obtain verification and calibration. This rule will reduce exposure of the public and Department employees in a manner consistent with local, state and federal guidance and directives.

As part of the annual workforce policy manual revision process, postsecondary workforce center directors and staff (consisting of workforce directors workforce coordinators, instructors and staff) updated the Workforce Policy Manual. The revision team meets on two occasions to review the documents and performed a final review via the web. The Workforce Policy Manual will be approved for implementation in the 2020-2021 school year.

To suspend rule and allow Trainees to work without supervision during state of emergency; to suspend in-service training rules due to state of emergency

To suspend specific policies in Miss. Admin. Code 7-4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 related to requirements for Traditional and Nontraditional Educator Preparation Program Entry Test Requirement; Educator and Administrator Licensure Test Requirement; Educator and Administrator Licensure Renewal; and Educator Licensure Reciprocity following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts during the spring of 2020 in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)

To suspend specific policies and process standards in Miss. Admin. Code 7-24: Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts during the spring of 2020 in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)

To suspend specific policies and process standards in Miss. Admin. Code 7-163: Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts during the spring of 2020 in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)

To suspend specific policies outlined in Miss. Admin. Code 7-107: Administrative Process and Performance Review for spring 2020 prospective program completers following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts during spring 2020 in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)

This proposed Admin. Code filing adds verbiage regarding beneficiary signature requirements for DME and/or medical supplies delivery during a national or statewide emergency.

This proposed Admin. Code filing adds verbiage regarding beneficiary signature requirements for prescription drug delivery during a national or statewide emergency.

#24810 Withdrawn

Implementing Federal SNAP Regulations - Emergency

A) adding new rule to comply with licensing of military trained individuals and spouses; B) update commission office contact information and location; C) provide additional detail and update Public Record requirements; D) correct typographical errors in previous filings E) to comply with Fresh Start Act Section 73-77-1 et seq. MCA; and F) to provide for bond of Executive Director.

Include acceptance of ProTraining, LLC as an approved CPR/FA provider; update website address; add provisions to comply with Fresh Start Act of 2019; clarify fines and penalties; reapplication fee categories; continuing education sign-in sheet requirements; and to correct typographical errors in previous Rules.

Include acceptance of ProTraining, LLC as an approved CPR/FA provider; update website address; add provisions to comply with Fresh Start Act of 2019; clarify fines and penalties; reapplication fee categories; continuing education sign-in sheet requirements, and to correct typographical errors in previous Rules.

Include acceptance of ProTraining, LLC as an approved CPR/FA provider; update website address; add provisions to comply with Fresh Start Act of 2019; clarify fines and penalties; reapplication fee categories; continuing education sign-in sheet requirements; and to correct typographical errors in previous Rules.

To Establish the 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Life Skills Development III &amp IV – Pt. 219 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Life Skills Development III &amp IV

To Establish the 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Career Readiness III &amp IV – Pt. 218 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Career Readiness III &amp IV

To Establish the 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for K-8 Social Studies – Pt. 217 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for K-8 Social Studies

To establish State Board Policy, Part 3, Chapter 30, Rule 30.8 – Educational Stability for Students in Foster Care

To Establish the 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Life Skills Development III &amp IV - Pt. 219 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Life Skills Development III &amp IV

To Establish the 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Career Readiness III &amp IV - Pt. 218 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Career Readiness III &amp IV

To Establish the 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for K-8 Social Studies - Pt. 217 2020 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for K-8 Social Studies

To establish State Board Policy, Part 3, Chapter 30, Rule 30.8 - Educational Stability for Students in Foster Care

To establish State Board Policy, Part 3, Chapter 30, Rule 30.8 - Educational Stability for Students in Foster Care.

Proclamation suspending enforcement of Rule 6.2(c) to allow all continuing education hours to be obtained online for the current licensing year.

Rule 4.7(b) will be lifted to allow duly licensed psychologists from other jurisdictions with temporary licenses to practice until the state of emergency is lifted by the Governor.

This proposed Admin. Code (1) introduces a new rule (1.7) to allow for enhanced usage of telehealth services during an emergency, (2) includes language clarifying definitions and reimbursement methods, and (3) provides updated guidance regarding eligible distant sites.

Proclamation suspending enforcement of Rule 7.5 in a limited manner to allow telehealth services during a state of emergency.

Due to the reduction in demand for motor fuels due to the COVID-19 emergency, The Department issues this temporary rule to provide a waiver for ASTM Reid Vapor Pressure Specifications related to gasoline and gasoline blended with one or more percent ethanol. The reasoning for this waiver is to avoid supply disruptions for Mississippi and other states affected by the COVID-19 emergency for the time period April 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This should provide a greater supply of gasoline for sale in the state.

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 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.

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, 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.

MDHS is filing its Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) state plan in preparation of submission to the Department of Health and Human Services.

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MDHS is filing its Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) state plan in preparation of submission to the Department of Health and Human Services.