Mississippi § 73-25-125 - Athletic team physicians licensed in another state exempt from Mississippi licensure requirements under certain conditions; limitations on extent of medical practice allowed under this section.

§ 73-25-125. Athletic team physicians licensed in another state exempt from Mississippi licensure requirements under certain conditions; limitations on extent of medical practice allowed under this section.

A physician licensed in another state, territory or jurisdiction of the United States is exempt from the licensure requirements in Mississippi under the following conditions related to athletic team-based practice: The physician is employed or formally designated as the team physician by an athletic team visiting Mississippi for a specific sporting event; The physician limits the practice of medicine in Mississippi to medical treatment of the players, coaches and staff members of the sports organization or entity that employs or has designated the physician; and The physician is licensed in the state in which the sports organization or entity is based or housed. In addition to the authority granted under subsection (1) of this section, physicians authorized to practice under this section may treat players or staff members from the home team in Mississippi if the physician has specialized training or experience beyond that of the home team physician. The extent of the medical practice allowed under this section is limited to the following aspects of the game or sporting event: Pre-game warm-up and any postgame activities; During the actual game or sporting event; Travel to and from the sporting event within Mississippi; and In-state lodging of the team and staff members. It is the responsibility of the team or sports organization or entity employing the team physician to verify that the physician is licensed and in good standing in the appropriate jurisdiction as required under this section.