Mississippi § 43-16-15 - Annual inspections of homes; inspectors.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-16-15 — Annual inspections of homes; inspectors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-16-15. Annual inspections of homes; inspectors.
The department once a year shall make or cause to be made inspections limited to health, nutrition, cleanliness, sanitation, written medical records for children, discipline policy, family communication policy and required criminal checks of all child residential homes. Reasonable additional inspections may be made as often as may be deemed necessary by the department, but shall not be scheduled so as to disrupt the normal activities of the home. Department inspectors shall be persons knowledgeable with the state’s child abuse and neglect laws, child labor laws and compulsory education laws. The State Fire Marshal, or his designee, shall make or cause to be made annual inspections limited to the safety of all child residential homes. Any violation of state law on the premises of such child residential home shall immediately be reported by such inspection personnel to the appropriate law enforcement officer.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-16-15
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-16-15 cover?
Section 43-16-15 ("Annual inspections of homes; inspectors.") 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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