Mississippi § 45-1-15 - Purchase of workers’ compensation insurance.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-1-15 — Purchase of workers’ compensation insurance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-1-15. Purchase of workers’ compensation insurance.
The Department of Public Safety shall purchase workmen’s compensation insurance with coverage for all patrolmen and other personnel employed by the commissioner, as authorized by law. All personnel shall be entitled to the benefits prescribed by Sections 71-3-1 through 71-3-111, Mississippi Code of 1972, cited as the “Workmen’s Compensation Law.”
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 45-1-15
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-1-15 cover?
Section 45-1-15 ("Purchase of workers’ compensation insurance.") 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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