Mississippi § 83-71-13 - Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-1 through 83-71-15.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-71-13 — Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-1 through 83-71-15., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-71-13. Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-1 through 83-71-15.
The commissioner shall conduct a reasonable investigation based on a written and signed complaint received by the commissioner and shall issue a prompt determination as to whether a violation of Sections 83-71-1 through 83-71-15 may have occurred.If the commissioner finds from the investigation that a violation of Sections 83-71-1 through 83-71-15 may have occurred, the commissioner shall promptly begin an adjudicatory proceeding.The commissioner may address a violation through means appropriate to the nature and extent of the violation, which may include suspension or revocation of certificates of authority or licenses, imposition of civil penalties, issuance of cease and desist orders, injunctive relief, a requirement for restitution, referral to prosecutorial authorities or any combination of these.The powers and duties set forth in this section are in addition to all other authority of the commissioner.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 83-71-13 ("Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-1 through 83-71-15.") 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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