Mississippi Code — 73
Browse 1,126 sections in division 73 of the Mississippi code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 73-1-1. License required.
- § 73-1-3. Definitions.
- § 73-1-5. Appointment of state board of architecture.
- § 73-1-7. Organization, oath and bond of treasurer.
- § 73-1-9. Rules, records, seal, quorum of board.
- § 73-1-11. Compensation and expense of board.
- § 73-1-13. Rules and regulations for examination and registration.
- § 73-1-15. Filing notice of election of officers, rules and regulations.
- § 73-1-17. Architect registration examination.
- § 73-1-19. Practice by copartnership of architects and engineers, professional corporation, or professional limited liability company; posting certificates; persons exempt from chapter.
- § 73-1-21. Qualifications required of architects residing outside this state.
- § 73-1-23. Temporary licenses not to be issued.
- § 73-1-25. Penalty for practicing without certificate; injunctive relief.
- § 73-1-27. Annual certificate of renewal.
- § 73-1-29. Disciplinary procedures; penalties and costs; reissuance of certificate.
- § 73-1-31. Appeal of order, judgment or action of board.
- § 73-1-33. Reissuance of certificates.
- § 73-1-35. Architects to have seal or stamp.
- § 73-1-37. Annual report by board.
- § 73-1-39. Saving clause; excepted occupations and activities.
- § 73-1-41. Venue.
- § 73-1-43. Payment and deposit in state treasury of funds received by state board of architecture.
- § 73-1-45. Repealed.
- § 73-2-1. Title.
- § 73-2-3. Definitions.
- § 73-2-5. License required.
- § 73-2-7. Qualifications of applicant.
- § 73-2-9. Examination of applicant.
- § 73-2-11. Exemptions from examination.
- § 73-2-13. Advisory committee.
- § 73-2-15. License fees; seal.
- § 73-2-16. Disciplinary proceedings.
- § 73-2-17. Examination fees; certificate fees.
- § 73-2-19. Practices exempt from licensing.
- § 73-2-21. Prohibited acts.
- § 73-2-23. Prosecution of offenses.
- § 73-2-25. Repealed.
- § 73-2-27. Repealed.
- § 73-3-1. Repealed.
- § 73-3-2. Power to admit persons to bar; qualifications for admission; appeal from denial of admission; board of bar admissions; written examination; review for failing applicants; fees; certification of applicants for admission; issuance of order granting license to practice.
- § 73-3-3-73-3-23. Repealed.
- § 73-3-25. Admission of lawyers from other states.
- § 73-3-31. Persons excepted from educational requirements.
- § 73-3-33. Repealed.
- § 73-3-35. Oath in each court.
- § 73-3-37. Duties of attorneys.
- § 73-3-39. Attorneys of other states may appear and plead in special causes; conditions and limitations.
- § 73-3-41. Persons convicted of felonies barred from admission; disbarment of licensed attorneys convicted of felonies.
- § 73-3-43. Clerks, sheriffs and other officers prohibited.
- § 73-3-45. Restrictions of certain persons to practice law.
- § 73-3-47. Partner of justice court judge prohibited from acting as attorney before such judge; penalty.
- § 73-3-49. Partner of district attorney or county attorney not to defend in certain criminal cases.
- § 73-3-51. Attorney general and district attorneys and their law partners not to accept employment from corporations of certain kind.
- § 73-3-53. Repealed.
- § 73-3-55. Unlawful to practice law without license; certain abstract companies may certify titles.
- § 73-3-57. Unlawful to encourage litigation.
- § 73-3-59. Unlawful to encourage litigation; penalty.
- § 73-3-101. Bar association created.
- § 73-3-103. All lawyers members.
- § 73-3-105. Bar association; officers; bylaws.
- § 73-3-107. Governing board.
- § 73-3-109. Governing board; quorum.
- § 73-3-111. Secretary; election; term of office; duties.
- § 73-3-113. Secretary to act as treasurer; bond required; accounting of revenues and expenditures in proposed budget; independent audit of association.
- § 73-3-115. Location of office of secretary; meeting of board of commissioners.
- § 73-3-117. Compensation.
- § 73-3-119. Membership required.
- § 73-3-120. Types of membership; active; inactive; continuing legal education requirements.
- § 73-3-121. Change of residence.
- § 73-3-123. Enrollment fees.
- § 73-3-125. Dues; persons exempt or excepted.
- § 73-3-127. Dues; failure to pay after notice.
- § 73-3-129. President; duties.
- § 73-3-131. President; chairman of the board.
- § 73-3-133. Vice-presidents.
- § 73-3-135. Vacancies.
- § 73-3-137. Vacancies; members absent.
- § 73-3-139. Board; election.
- § 73-3-140. Lease of office space.
- § 73-3-141. Duties of board.
- § 73-3-143. Rules of conduct; advisory opinions.
- § 73-3-145. Bar; recommendations; powers.
- § 73-3-147-73-3-169. Repealed.
- § 73-3-171. Regulation of fees prohibited.
- § 73-3-201. Short title.
- § 73-3-203. Law student program in public interest.
- § 73-3-205. Definitions; qualifications.
- § 73-3-207. Authorization to practice law; conditions; compensation.
- § 73-3-209. Oath.
- § 73-3-211. Order of judge administering oath; duration of authority to practice law.
- § 73-3-301. Disciplinary jurisdiction.
- § 73-3-303. Disciplinary agencies of court.
- § 73-3-305. Composition of disciplinary agencies; employment of complaint counsel and other employees.
- § 73-3-307. Powers of disciplinary agencies; contempt.
- § 73-3-309. Committee on complaints; referral of complaints; formal requirement of complaints.
- § 73-3-310. Duty of chancery and circuit courts to file complaints.
- § 73-3-311. Committee on complaints; action to be taken upon receipt of complaint or charge.
- § 73-3-313. Complaint counsel; investigations; notice and hearing to accused attorney.
- § 73-3-315. Complaint counsel; rules governing investigatory hearings.
- § 73-3-317. Complaint counsel; investigatory hearings; report of testimony and findings; response by accused attorney.
- § 73-3-319. Committee on complaints; action to be taken upon receipt of complaint counsel’s report.
- § 73-3-321. Filing and prosecution of formal complaints; requirements of complaint and other pleadings; service.
- § 73-3-323. Complaint tribunal; designation; per diem, mileage and necessary expenses.
- § 73-3-325. Complaint tribunal; hearing; notice; rules.
- § 73-3-327. Complaint tribunal; written opinion; judgment.
- § 73-3-329. Complaint tribunal; appeal from judgment; record on appeal; scope of review; rules of practice.
- § 73-3-331. Complaint tribunal; effect of judgment of suspension or disbarment; appeal as supersedeas.
- § 73-3-333. Resignation by accused attorney during course of disciplinary proceedings; procedure; effect; section provides exclusive method.
- § 73-3-335. Modification or termination of suspension.
- § 73-3-337. Reinstatement.
- § 73-3-339. Conviction or entry of plea of nolo contendere for certain offenses.
- § 73-3-341. Disbarment or suspension in another jurisdiction.
- § 73-3-343. Confidentiality of matters under investigation and proceedings; penalties.
- § 73-3-345. Immunity from civil suit predicated on disciplinary proceedings.
- § 73-3-347. Personal incapacity; meaning of term “personally incapable” to practice law.
- § 73-3-349. Personal incapacity; suspension.
- § 73-3-351. Personal incapacity; proceedings; circumstances showing existence of condition.
- § 73-3-353. Personal incapacity; representation by counsel; guardian.
- § 73-3-355. Personal incapacity; service on attorney who has been committed or declared incompetent.
- § 73-3-357. Personal incapacity; sufficiency, as evidence, of court order of incompetence or commitment.
- § 73-3-359. Personal incapacity; mental examination and reports.
- § 73-3-361. Personal incapacity; judgment of suspension by complaint tribunal.
- § 73-3-363. Personal incapacity; appeal procedures.
- § 73-3-365. Personal incapacity; reinstatement procedures.
- § 73-3-367. Disciplinary agencies; authority to incur expenses.
- § 73-3-369. Jurisdiction over nonresident attorneys; notice; service.
- § 73-3-371. Plea of nolo contendere; consent order of suspension or disbarment.
- § 73-3-373. Recognition of inherent power of judicial branch of government.
- § 73-3-401. Repealed.
- § 73-3-403. Repealed.
- § 73-4-1. Short title.
- § 73-4-3. Definitions.
- § 73-4-5. License required to conduct auction, provide auction services, hold self out as or advertise services as auctioneer; exceptions.
- § 73-4-7. Mississippi Auctioneer Commission; creation; powers and duties generally; qualifications, terms, and compensation of members.
- § 73-4-9. Meetings of commission generally; quorum; requirement of majority vote.
- § 73-4-11. Officers of commission; executive director.
- § 73-4-13. Powers and duties of commission.
- § 73-4-15. Mississippi Auctioneer Licensure Fund.
- § 73-4-17. Classification of licenses; qualifications of applicants for licenses; examinations; examination fee; surety bond generally; additional requirements for auction firm license; issuance, term, and renewal of licenses; license fees; record keeping requirements.
- § 73-4-19. Procedure for submission and processing of complaints against licensees; remedies for violations by licensees; judicial review of disciplinary actions.
- § 73-4-21. Exemption from examination requirement for residents.
- § 73-4-23. Exemption from examination requirements for nonresidents.
- § 73-4-25. Grounds for disciplinary proceedings against licensees; penalties.
- § 73-4-27. Qualifications for auction firm license; termination or suspension of license; additional requirements.
- § 73-4-29. Filing of bonds by applicants for licenses; requirements for auctions of factory-built homes.
- § 73-4-31. Form, terms and conditions, and duration of bonds provided under chapter; liability on bonds; cancellation of bonds.
- § 73-4-33. Procedure for recovery on bonds; exclusivity of remedy.
- § 73-4-35. Standards governing performance of duties of auctioneers; accounting and payment of monies to owners or consignors of goods involved in auction.
- § 73-4-37. Recordkeeping requirements.
- § 73-4-39. Requirement of written contract for sale of goods; time period for retention of contract.
- § 73-4-41. Advertisement of auctions.
- § 73-4-43. Requirement of license; penalties for unlicensed conduct.
- § 73-4-45. Penalties for violations of chapter.
- § 73-4-47. Proceedings for injunctions.
- § 73-4-49. Charging of violations of chapter.
- § 73-4-51. Appropriations.
- § 73-4-53. Repealed.
- § 73-5-1. Board of barber examiners [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-3. Officers and employees; compensation; common seal; records; quorum [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-5. Money received by board to be deposited in special fund; regulation of fund; audit; suspension of board members [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-7. Rules; inspection; records [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-8. Qualifications for certificate of registration as barber instructor [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-9. Requirement of registration [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-11. Qualifications for certificate of registration as registered barber; temporary permit [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-12. Eligibility of cosmetologists to take barber examination [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-13. Repealed.
- § 73-5-15. Application for examination [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-17. Examinations [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-19. Issuance of certificate [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-21. Persons having practiced barbering in another state or country or in military service [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-23. Display of certificate [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-25. Refusal and revocation of certificate [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-27. Hearings [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-29. Fees [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-31. Licensing of nonresidents; additional fee [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-33. Issuance of licenses for barber shops; fees; enforcement of licensing requirements; notification of board of locations of licensees [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-35. Barber school licenses; fees [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-37. Annual renewals [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-39. What constitutes practice of barbering [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-41. Exemptions [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-43. Certain acts prohibited [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-5-45. Repeal of Sections 73-5-1 through 73-5-43.
- § 73-6-1. Practice of chiropractic; definitions; qualifications; limitations on practice; standard of care; animal chiropractic treatment [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-3. State board of chiropractic examiners; creation; members; terms; qualifications; removal [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-5. Officers of board; meetings; enactment of rules and regulations; authority of board to establish education requirements; annual fee for certification of certain chiropractic assistants; provision of certain services by chiropractic assistants authorized under certain circumstances [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-7. Bond of executive secretary; state board of chiropractic examiners fund [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-9. Compensation and expenses of board members and executive secretary [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-11. Seal; records; reports [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-13. Qualifications of applicants for license; examination [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-14. Board authorized to establish preceptorship and extern program for graduating chiropractic students; issuance of temporary licenses for nonresident chiropractors traveling with entities; issuance of emergency licenses for nonresident chiropractors to practice in place of resident licensee [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-15. Application; reexamination; issuance of license [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-17. Fees for application, examination and issuance of certificates; biennial registration requirements [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-18. Record keeping standards for chiropractors and chiropractic assistants [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-19. Grounds upon which license may be refused, cancelled, revoked, or suspended; proceedings; disciplinary action; monetary penalty in lieu of revocation, suspension or cancellation [Repealed effective July 1, 2021; paragraph (1)(q) repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-6-21. Repealed.
- § 73-6-23. No additional rights conferred upon certificate holders [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-25. Prohibited conduct [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-26. Unlawful for persons to claim that they perform chiropractic services without a valid license to practice [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-27. Exemption from examination [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-29. Offenses; injunctive relief [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-31. Valid license required to engage in practice of chiropractic [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-6-33. Repeal of Sections 73-6-1 through 73-6-31.
- § 73-6-34. Requirements, guidelines, and qualifications for chiropractor doing insurance claims reviews and/or independent examinations.
- § 73-7-1. State board of cosmetology; membership and appointment; salaries and expenses; notice of meetings [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-2. Definitions [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-3. Employees; location of offices; compensation [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-5. Money received by board to be deposited in special fund; regulation of fund; audit; suspension of board members [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-7. Powers of the board [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-9. Certificate of registration required [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-11. Display of license [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-12. Examinations [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-13. Admission requirements for examination; temporary permits; issuance of licenses; requirements for barbers to be licensed in cosmetology [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-14. Master cosmetologist, manicurist or esthetician license; continuing education requirements for license renewal [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-15. Licensing of instructors [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-16. Licensing of schools [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-17. Licensing of salons [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-18. Licensing of estheticians [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-19. Renewal of license; fees [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-21. Licensing of manicurists; requirements for manicurist to obtain cosmetology license [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-23. Reciprocity provisions [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-25. Demonstrator’s permit [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-27. Filing, investigation and disposition of complaints against licensees; revocation, suspension or refusal of licenses or certificates of registration; notice and hearing; rendition of written decision; appeal from from decision of board; imposition of fines by board [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-29. Fees [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-31. Exceptions to applicability of chapter [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-33. Sanitation rules and regulations [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-35. Limitations on location of professional practice [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-37. Penalty for violations of chapter; proceedings for orders enjoining violations or enforcing compliance with chapter; violations of court orders [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-7-51-73-7-61. Repealed.
- § 73-7-63. Repeal of Sections 73-7-1 through 73-7-37.
- § 73-7-71. “Hair braiding” defined; persons practicing hair braiding for compensation required to register with Department of Health; department not authorized to license or regulate the practice of hair braiding; department directed to develop brochure containing information about infection control techniques; brochure to include self-test questionnaire; persons engaging in hair braiding for compensation may be exempt from cosmetology licensing by completing self-test and keeping it at place of business; department may conduct inspections of premises to determine whether self-test is available on site; section inapplicable to licensed cosmetologists, barbers, or wig specialists [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-9-1. License required.
- § 73-9-3. “Dentistry” defined.
- § 73-9-5. “Dental hygiene” defined.
- § 73-9-7. State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment.
- § 73-9-9. Removal of members.
- § 73-9-11. How members shall qualify; quorum.
- § 73-9-13. Officers of board; duties and powers.
- § 73-9-15. Vote of board members.
- § 73-9-17. Board to implement chapter.
- § 73-9-19. Registration of dentists.
- § 73-9-21. Supplies.
- § 73-9-23. Examinations for license.
- § 73-9-24. Alternative procedure for qualifying for license based on credentials.
- § 73-9-25. Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding.
- § 73-9-27. Licenses; how issued and fees.
- § 73-9-28. Issuance of special license, certificate or permit for teaching or dental practice in limited categories.
- § 73-9-29. Certification of dental specialists.
- § 73-9-31. Repealed.
- § 73-9-33. Repealed.
- § 73-9-35. Licenses to be exhibited.
- § 73-9-37. Duplicate licenses: when issued.
- § 73-9-39. Practice under corporation or business name prohibited.
- § 73-9-41. Unauthorized practice of dentistry or dental hygiene by unlicensed person; board may summon suspected violators; civil penalties for violations; costs of investigation and hearing; violators must return any fees collected.
- § 73-9-43. Schedule of license fees; delinquency penalties; disposition and distribution of fees.
- § 73-9-45. Board members to investigate complaints.
- § 73-9-47. Voting by mail.
- § 73-9-49. Secretary’s report.
- § 73-9-51. Board members not liable to suit for official acts.
- § 73-9-53. Licensed pharmacists may fill dentists’ prescriptions.
- § 73-9-55. Authorization for dental laboratory work.
- § 73-9-57. Penalties for practicing illegally.
- § 73-9-59. Prosecuting officers under duty to act.
- § 73-9-61. Denial of issuance or renewal, revocation, or suspension of license for cause; monetary penalty in lieu of denial, revocation, or suspension; other disciplinary measures [Paragraph (1)(r) repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-9-63. Complaint filed against dentist or dental hygienist; hearing.
- § 73-9-65. Accused entitled to notice, hearing and appeal; practice of dentistry or dental hygiene pending appeal.
- § 73-9-67. Repealed.
- § 73-9-101. Short title.
- § 73-9-103. Restriction, suspension, or revocation of license in case of inability to practice due to disability.
- § 73-9-105. Examination to determine existence of disability.
- § 73-9-107. Conduct of examination; report of findings and recommendations; notice to licensee; independent examination; failure to comply with examination grounds for suspension; inspection of patient records.
- § 73-9-109. Voluntary restriction on license; removal of restriction.
- § 73-9-111. Examining committee to report findings to board; board may accept or reject findings; hearing before board.
- § 73-9-113. Board proceedings against licensee; notice to licensee; hearing; determination of fitness to practice; remedies; temporary suspension of license without hearing.
- § 73-9-115. Petition for reinstatement; judicial review of board’s orders.
- § 73-9-117. Immunity of board and persons providing information in good faith from liability.
- § 73-10-1. Short title.
- § 73-10-3. Definitions.
- § 73-10-5. Definition of practice.
- § 73-10-7. License requirement.
- § 73-10-9. Applicant qualifications; fee [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-10-11. Provisional license; fee [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-10-13. Exemptions.
- § 73-10-15. Practice by nonresident dietitian; reciprocity.
- § 73-10-17. Council of Advisors in Dietetics; membership, appointments, and meetings.
- § 73-10-19. Removal from Advisory Council.
- § 73-10-21. Duties of Board [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
- § 73-10-23. Penalties for violations.
- § 73-10-25. Repealed.
- § 73-11-1-73-11-31. Repealed.
- § 73-11-33. Repeal of Sections 73-11-41 through 73-11-73.
- § 73-11-41. Definitions [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-43. State board of funeral service; membership [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-45. Oath of office [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-47. Meetings; quorum; removal for nonattendance [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-49. Officers; expenses; assistants and employees; assistance of counsel; subpoena power; adoption of rules and regulations [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-51. Examination of applicants for license; qualifications; fees; reciprocity; renewal of license; license not assignable or valid for any person other than licensee; exemption for students enrolled in accredited funeral service technology or mortuary science programs [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-53. Funeral service or funeral director trainee and apprenticeship program; resident traineeship certificate [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-55. Licensing of funeral establishment; license classifications; exceptions; requirements; applications and fees [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-56. Schedule of fees [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
- § 73-11-57. Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license; suspension or revocation of license; complaint procedure; temporary suspension of license; sanctions for violations; hearings; attendance of witnesses; production of books and records; subpoenas; appeal from decision of board or judgment or decree of circuit court; monetary penalties [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].