Mississippi State Register

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2026 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB

Correction, clarification, and reorganization of existing administrative rules, providing clarity regarding licensure requirements, continuing education, and disciplinary actions; creating an objective standard for the chiropractic/veterinarian relationship, additional licensing statuses, and a more complete program for chiropractic assistants and claims examiners

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2026 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB

Change to regulation provides for expanded pick up locations for farm raised poultry

The Temporary Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2026 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB for FY 2026. It is being filed in conjunction with the permanent VCP for FY2026, because there was not sufficient time between the signing of appropriation bills and the time allotted for APA rulemaking procedures

Change to regulation provides for expanded pick up locations for farm raised poultry

The Mississippi legislature amended Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-5, wherein it authorized the general supervision of dental hygienists under specific conditions. The Board adopted temporary amendments to Board Regulation 13 to implement the change in law

This is an amendment to Board Regulation 30 that approves the use of prior advanced anesthesia permit holders, as recommended by the Anesthesia Advisory Panel, to perform onsite inspections of dental facilities that utilize anesthesia

The proposed changes to Part 2810 is to meet the requirements recently set forth by the legislature’s passing of HB1262 which amended Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-21

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations governing Technical Standards for Gaming Devices and Online Slot Systems

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations governing Internal Controls

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations governing exclusion of persons from casinos

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations governing enforcement

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations governing gaming manufacturers and distributors

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations Governing Applications and Licensing of Gaming Operators and Gaming Employees

Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations governing casino operations

Correction made to adjust the new TANF plan date on page 2, and effective of plan on page three to year 2024

Part 4 name change to &quotManufacturers and Distributors&quot, with Part 3, Rules 12.1 - 12.26 moved to this Part 4 as Rule 1.1 and Rules 2.1 - 2.25 (with removal of restrictive language on prepaid instruments to allow for commission consideration and approval). Current Part 4, R 1.1 - 1.5 move to Part 5 to be titled &quotExclusion of Persons&quot. Current Part 4, R 2.1 - 2.3 and 3.1 - 3.22 move to Part 6 to be titled &quotEnforcement&quot

Part 5 name change to &quotExclusion of Persons&quot, with Part 4, Rules 1.1 - 1.5 moved to this Part 5 as Rule 1.1 - 1.5. And the current Part 5, R 1.1 move to Part 7, R 1.1 under &quotDefinitions&quot

Part 8, Rule 1.1 Definitions amended, R 2.2 amended to add for higher wagering limits on devices, Rule 3.4 meter requirements removed, Rule 3.5 slot credit limits increased, Rules 4.15 and 4.16 for cashless wagering rules moved into new Rules 5.1 through 5.7

Part 6 name change to &quotEnforcement&quot, with Part 4, Rules 2.1 - 2.3 and 3.1 - 3.22 moved to this Part 6 as Rule 1.1 - 1.3 and Rule 2.1 - 2.22. Current Part 6, R 1.1 move to Part 7, R 2.1 under &quotAuthority of the State Gaming Commission&quot

R 1.4 amends ambiguous non-statutory language regarding legal gaming sites and cites specific statutory requirements. R 1.6 cites specific statutory requirements for property interest in a gaming structure prior to licensing and operation, and cites payment requirements for in-lieu tidelands assessments. R 2.4 removes burdensome requirements already imposed by Coast Guard, DHS and other agencies. R 10.1 adds tolling period for work permit expiration during investigation. All other are typo and citation fixes

R 1.16 new rule for tournaments and promotions, to match statutory language already in place and describe process for notification of rules and resolution of disputes; R 2.1-2.2 reduces required employees to perform drops, reduces frequency of meter recordings; R. 6.1-6.10 amend surveillance rules to reduce required staff and logging requirements; R 9.1 removes burdensome rules on unsupervised minors; R 10.1-10.7 amend for easier self-exclusion process; R 11.5, 11.7 and 11.8 clarify language and reduce drop staff required

Part 7 name change to &quotInternal Controls&quot, with Part 5, Rule 1.1 moved to this Part 7 as Rule 1.1 and current Part 6, R 1.1 move to this Part 7 as R 2.1 under &quotAuthority of the State Gaming Commission&quot. Current Rule 1.1 amended to reduce record keeping requirements, Rule 5.1 amend to reduce accounting requirements if performed by internal audit, Rule 6.1 amend to remove some cage access requirements, Rule 7.4-7.6 amend to reduce required personnel and other processes for drop and count. Rule 9.1 - 9.8 amend limitations on slot operations

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 19.1, State Board Policy Chapter 19, Rule 19.1: Class Size

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7 – 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to remove references to and associated requirements related to the Highly Qualified Teacher Status as formerly defined and required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

To revise Title 7 Miss. Admin. Code Part 142: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Guidelines K-12: To revise the “Special Notes” section to include a sixth (6th) “Special Note” that would establish criteria for obtaining certain Career and Technical Education (CTE) License types after an Initial Standard Renewable CTE License has been Granted: These Criteria will be referenced as applicable throughout the Official CTE Guidelines Document and shall Only Apply to certain CTE Licensure Pathways

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-24: Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2024 specifically, Process Standards 2, 28.1, 28.2, 28.3, and 28.4, and the Glossary; and to establish Process Standards 28.6 and 28.7

To revise: Title 7: Education K-12 Part 163: Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2024 specifically, Process Standards 2 and 24, and the Glossary; and to establish Process Standards 24.7 and 24.8

To revise: Title 7: Education K-12 Part 163: Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2024 specifically, Process Standards 2 and 24, and the Glossary; and to establish Process Standards 24.7 and 24.8

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7 – 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to remove references to and associated requirements related to the Highly Qualified Teacher Status as formerly defined and required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-24: Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2024 specifically, Process Standards 2, 28.1, 28.2, 28.3, and 28.4, and the Glossary; and to establish Process Standards 28.6 and 28.7

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7 – 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to remove references to and associated requirements related to the Highly Qualified Teacher Status as formerly defined and required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

To revise Title 7 Miss. Admin. Code Part 142: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Guidelines K-12: To revise the “Special Notes” section to include a sixth (6th) “Special Note” that would establish criteria for obtaining certain Career and Technical Education (CTE) License types after an Initial Standard Renewable CTE License has been Granted: These Criteria will be referenced as applicable throughout the Official CTE Guidelines Document and shall Only Apply to certain CTE Licensure Pathways

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 19.1, State Board Policy Chapter 19, Rule 19.1: Class Size

To consider the amendment of the Mississippi Distributed Generation Rule to delete Chapter 06: Customer Programs

To provide for the regulation of certain activities within the Coastal Zone and associated coastal watersheds for the conservation and protection of the biological integrity of the Coastal Wetlands and to reserve suitable sites for water dependent industries for the use of those industries to the maximum extent practicable. This will update some regulations and make them consistent with the current state statutes including eliminating requirements already covered by statutes

To provide for the regulation of certain activities within the Coastal Zone and associated coastal watersheds for the conservation and protection of the biological integrity of the Coastal Wetlands and to reserve suitable sites for water dependent industries for the use of those industries to the maximum extent practicable. This will update some regulations and make them consistent with the current state statutes including eliminating requirements already covered by statutes

Deleting Rule to be consistent with statute and update that MS Board of Cosmetology does not handle violations against hair braiders

To conform Miss. Admin. Code Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 36: Licensure and Regulation of Public Adjusters to the provisions of HB 1174, 2025 Regular Legislative Session

update/amend truck limit

To conform Miss. Admin. Code Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 36: Licensure and Regulation of Public Adjusters to the provisions of HB 1174, 2025 Regular Legislative Session

Deleting Rule to be consistent with statute and update that MS Board of Cosmetology does not handle violations against hair braiders

update/amend truck limit

The rule was amended to include information regarding the new five percent (5%) sales tax rate on groceries added by HB 1 from the 2025 Regular Session. Other minor changes were made

The rule was amended to include information regarding the revised definition of “Hotel” added by SB 2805 from the 2025 Regular Session. Other minor changes were made

Paragraph 103 was reworded to more clearly identify services subject to sales tax. Minor changes were made