Mississippi § 43-12-43 - Pilot program for photos on EBT cards.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-12-43 — Pilot program for photos on EBT cards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-12-43. Pilot program for photos on EBT cards.
The Department of Human Services may establish a pilot program in which a photograph of the recipient is included on any electronic benefits transfer card issued by the department to the recipient, unless the recipient declines to have the photograph included. When a recipient is a minor or otherwise incapacitated individual, a parent or legal guardian of such recipient may have a photograph of such parent or legal guardian placed on the card. The Department of Human Services shall explore opportunities with other state agencies, departments, or divisions, including the Department of Public Safety, to share photographs when available. The Department of Human Services may sign one or more memorandum of understanding with such agencies, departments, or divisions as necessary to implement this section.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-12-43
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-12-43 cover?
Section 43-12-43 ("Pilot program for photos on EBT cards.") 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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