Mississippi § 43-12-13 - Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-12-13 — Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-12-13. Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation.
After reviewing changes or discrepancies that may affect program eligibility, the department shall refer, within forty-five (45) business days, suspected cases of fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation to appropriate agencies, divisions, or departments for review of eligibility discrepancies in other public programs. This shall also include cases where an individual is determined to be no longer eligible for the original program. In cases where fraud affecting program eligibility is substantiated, the department or other appropriate agencies shall garnish wages or state income tax refunds until the state recovers an amount equal to the amount of benefits that were fraudulently received.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-12-13
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-12-13 cover?
Section 43-12-13 ("Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation.") 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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