Mississippi § 43-1-13 - Political activity.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-1-13 — Political activity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-1-13. Political activity.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, it shall be unlawful for a commissioner or any other employee of the state or county welfare departments to take an active part in any partisan political campaign. For violation of this provision the offending party shall be removed from office and in addition thereto, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to a fine of not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). This section shall not preclude an individual from seeking elective office where the office sought is nonpartisan and is not within the judicial branch of government.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-1-13 cover?
Section 43-1-13 ("Political activity.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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