Mississippi § 45-23-23 - Examination for inspectors [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-23-23 — Examination for inspectors [Repealed effective July 1, 2020]., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-23-23. Examination for inspectors [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].
The examination for chief, deputy or special inspector shall be in writing and shall be by the merit system of the board under the rules of procedure during the examination. Application for examination shall be in writing on forms provided by the board and shall be accompanied by a fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). Any increase in the fee charged by the board under this subsection shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65. Such examination shall be confined to questions, the answers to which will aid in determining the fitness and competency of the applicant for the intended service. In case an applicant for an inspector’s license fails to pass the examination, he may appeal to the merit system of the board for another examination which shall be given by the board within ninety (90) days. The record of an applicant’s examination shall be accessible to the applicant and his employer.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-23-23 ("Examination for inspectors [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].") 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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