Title 73, Professions and Vocations

(1) IDAC shall be comprised of five (5) members, each being a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer residing in this state who has been engaged in interior design not less than seven (7) years. It is the duty of IDAC to carry out the purposes of this chapter as herein provided.…

(1) IDAC, subject to the approval of the board, may adopt only rules or regulations that are consistent with law as may be necessary to carry out the duties and authorities conferred upon the committee. (2) The rules and regulations may address, but need not be limited to, the fo…

All funds received from interior designer certification, renewal fees and fines shall be deposited into the account of the board and utilized in part for expenses of IDAC at the direction of the board. A complete statement of the transactions shall be included in the board’s annu…

(1) The board may pay, from certification and other fees authorized under this chapter, the expenses of IDAC and the board. In no case may any of the fees or expenses be paid by the State of Mississippi or be charged against the state. (2) Each member of IDAC shall receive a per …

The purpose of this chapter is to establish the title of “Mississippi Certified Interior Designer” and to restrict the use of this title to those persons having specific interior design education, experience and examination, as defined in this chapter, and to require continuing e…

(1) The board may revoke, suspend or annul the certificate of a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer or reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer. (2) The board and IDAC, upon satisfactory proof and in accordance with the provisions o…

Within thirty (30) days after entry of a final order or judgment denying or revoking a certificate to practice as a Certified Interior Designer, whether an initial licensure or renewal, or action of the board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted under this section, a…

(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to:(a) Offer to hold himself out as a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer, unless duly certified under this chapter.(b) Present as his own the certificate of another.(c) Give false or forged evidence to the board or any member of the boa…

The following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) “Board” means the State Board of Architecture as defined in Section 73-1-3. (b) “Interior Design Advisory Committee” or “IDAC” means the jurisdictional c…

(1) Beginning on July 1, 2012, the board and Interior Design Advisory Committee shall receive applications for certification as a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer on forms prescribed and furnished by the board and IDAC. (2) Upon receipt of an application, the board, upon t…

(1) Any applicant who files an application with and remits initial fees to the board and IDAC before July 1, 2013, may be considered for alternate eligibility. Applications for licensure through the alternate eligibility method shall be accepted beginning on July 1, 2012. Any app…

In order to safeguard life, health and property, no person shall practice applied behavior analysis in this state, or use the title “Licensed Behavior Analyst” or “Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst,” unless such person has secured a license under this chapter.

(1) The administration of the provisions of this chapter shall be financed from income accruing from fees, licenses and other charges assessed and collected by the board and from such other funds available to the board. From and after July 1, 2018, the fees and assessments shall …

(a) To be eligible for licensure by the board as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst, a person shall:(a) Submit to the board an application, upon such form and in such manner as the board shall prescribe, along with the applicable fee and personal references;(b) Cert…

The board may waive the examination for licensure of any applicant who presents proof of current licensure in another state, including the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which maintains professional standards considered by the board to be equivalent to th…

The board shall draft rules and regulations for the granting and renewal of temporary licenses for applicants who have met all eligibility requirements for certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, have taken a certification examination, and are awaiting results …

(1) The board, by an affirmative vote of at least three (3) of its five (5) members, shall withhold, deny, revoke or suspend any license issued or applied for in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or otherwise discipline a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assist…

(1) Except as provided in Section 33-1-39, every applicant for license or renewal pursuant to this chapter shall pay to the board a fee determined by the board, but not to exceed:(a) Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), in addition to the cost of obtaining the criminal history re…

Licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts must register with the board all behavior technicians providing services under their supervision. The licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst shall update the board of the termination of …

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

All fees collected by the board under this chapter and any penalties collected by the board for violations of this chapter shall be deposited in a special fund hereby created in the State Treasury and shall be used for the implementation and administration of this chapter when ap…

(a) The following definitions apply as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(a) “Board” means the Mississippi Autism Board.(b) “Person” means any individual, organization or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.(…

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice of any of the following:(a) A licensed psychologist, subject to any rules or regulations of the Mississippi Board of Psychology;(b) Other licensed health care professionals authorized to prac…

(1) The board shall consist of five (5) members. The Governor shall appoint one (1) licensed psychologist practicing in the area of applied behavior analysis, one (1) licensed behavior analyst, and one (1) public member who is not licensed in behavior analysis and who is the fami…

(1) The board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and executive secretary at a meeting held during the last two (2) quarters of the fiscal year. The board shall meet at any other times as it deems necessary or advisable. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be …

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Fresh Start Act of 2019.”

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no licensing authority shall suspend or revoke the license it has issued to any person who is:(a) In default or delinquent in the payment of their student loans solely on the basis of such default or delinquency; or(b) In …

(a) As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings as defined in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) “Criminal record” shall mean any type of felony or misdemeanor conviction.(b) “Licensing” shall mean any required tra…

Absent applicable state law, no person shall be disqualified from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in any occupation for which a license is required solely or in part because of a prior conviction of a crime, unless the crime for which an applicant was convicted directly relates…

(1) Absent applicable state law, licensing authorities shall not have in any rulemaking for their qualifications for licensure vague or generic terms including, but not limited to, “moral turpitude,” “any felony,” and “good character.” Absent applicable state law, licensing autho…

(1) Absent applicable state law, an individual with a criminal record may petition a licensing authority at any time for a determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license. This petition shall include details on the…

(1) The State Board of Health shall establish and maintain a statewide program for the registration of hemodialysis technicians. (2) The board is authorized and empowered to:(a) Register hemodialysis technicians who meet the qualifications prescribed by the board;(b) Maintain a p…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Mississippi Genetic Counselor Practice Act.

(1) The board may grant a provisional genetic counselor license to a person who has been granted ACS:(a) Upon filing an approved application with the board; and(b) Payment of a fee to be determined by the board. (a) Upon filing an approved application with the board; and (b) Paym…

(1) Each applicant shall present satisfactory evidence when seeking license renewal that in the period since the license was issued or last renewed the applicant has completed twelve and five-tenths (12.5) hours of NSGC or ABMG continuing education units (CEUs) and/or other means…

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:(a) Any person licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of genetic counseling, such as a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when acting within the scope of the person’s profession …

(1) (a) There is established the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Genetic Counseling under the jurisdiction of the board. The purpose of the council is to advise the board and department on matters relating to the administration and interpretation of the provisions of this chap…

(1) (a) The board shall adopt, amend, promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations and standards governing genetic counselors as may be necessary to further the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter, and in so doing shall consider the corresponding recommendations of th…

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings as defined in this section:(a) “Board” means the State Board of Health.(b) “Department” means the State Department of Health.(c) “Advisory Council” means the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Genet…

(a) The practice of “genetic counseling” means the provision of services by an individual who qualifies for a license under this chapter. It includes:(a) Obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical, and developmental histories;(b) Determining the mode of inheritance an…

(1) The board shall establish a licensure process no later than January 1, 2026. After the time that the licensure process is established, a license issued under this chapter is required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. Genetic counselors who are practicing in Mis…

(1) The board shall require the following as a minimum to qualify for genetic counseling licensure. Each applicant under this chapter shall:(a) Submit an application prescribed by the board;(b) Pay a fee determined by the board;(c) Provide satisfactory evidence of having certific…