Mississippi § 21-29-137 - Physical and mental examinations.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 21-29-137 — Physical and mental examinations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-29-137. Physical and mental examinations.
In all matters involving the disability or sickness of a member of such fire and/or police department, such member shall submit himself to physical and mental examination when and as required by said disability and relief board of said governing authorities. A failure or refusal so to do shall suspend the benefits of Sections 21-29-133 and 21-29-135, until such time as he shall submit himself to such examination.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 21-29-137 ("Physical and mental examinations.") 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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