102 chapters · 1,225 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-145-1 Legislative findings and declarations
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(a) The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) A rare disease, sometimes called an “orphan disease,” is defined as a disease that affects fewer than two hundred thousand (200,000) people.(b) There are seven thousand (7,000) known rare diseases affecting more than twenty-five mil…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-145-3 Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council established; composition
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(1) The Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council is established at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for the purpose of advising the Legislature and other governmental agencies, departments, commissions and authorities on the needs of individuals living in Mississippi…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-145-5 Council duties; annual report
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(1) The council shall perform the following duties:(a) Convene public hearings, make inquiries and solicit comments from the general public in Mississippi to assist the council with developing a first year landscape of rare diseases in the state.(b) Consult with experts on the bo…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-145-7 Council board of directors; composition
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(1) The council will be governed by a board of directors, which shall be comprised of the executive director and the following members appointed by the Governor:(a) The State Health Officer or the officer’s designee;(b) The Executive Director of the Division of Medicaid or the di…