Mississippi § 71-3-19 - Maintenance while undergoing vocational rehabilitation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-3-19 — Maintenance while undergoing vocational rehabilitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-3-19. Maintenance while undergoing vocational rehabilitation.
An employee who as a result of injury is or may be expected to be totally or partially incapacitated for a remunerative occupation and who, under the direction of the commission is being rendered fit to engage in a remunerative occupation may, in the discretion of the commission under regulations adopted by it, receive additional compensation necessary for his maintenance, but such additional compensation shall not exceed Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) a week for not more than fifty-two (52) weeks.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 71-3-19
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-3-19 cover?
Section 71-3-19 ("Maintenance while undergoing vocational rehabilitation.") 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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