Mississippi § 73-30-1 - Declaration of policy and legislative intent.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 73-30-1 — Declaration of policy and legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-30-1. Declaration of policy and legislative intent.
It is declared to be the policy of this state that the activities of those persons who render services to the public as licensed professional counselors and use the title “Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor” (P-LPC) or “Licensed Professional Counselor” be regulated to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the regulation of the practice of counseling as well as the use of the title “Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor” or “Licensed Professional Counselor” for those who offer services to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 73-30-1 ("Declaration of policy and legislative intent.") 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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