§ 71-13-9. Relation to First Amendment
Nothing in the provisions of this chapter shall be construed to infringe and impede upon any individual’s First Amendment rights.
§ 71-13-11. Award of damages in civil action under provisions of this chapter under certain circumstances
In any civil action filed under the provisions of this chapter, the prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to damages upon a showing that the conspiracy constitutes an assault or causes physical injury, as defined by law for such causes of action, to such plaintiff, in addition to any other damages otherwise authorized by law.
§ 71-9-7. Use of funds in account; distribution of funds in account upon death of account holder
Except as otherwise provided in Section 71-9-9 of this chapter, an account administrator shall use the funds held in a medical savings account solely for the purpose of paying eligible medical expenses of the account holder, or his or her dependent, or to pay for an accident and health insurance policy, certificate or contract if […]
§ 71-9-9. Withdrawals from account by account holder
Unencumbered funds that have accumulated in a medical savings account that are in excess of the higher deductible may be withdrawn by the account holder for purposes other than paying eligible medical expense or procuring health coverage. Money withdrawn pursuant to this section shall be considered gross income as provided in Section 27-7-17, Mississippi Code […]
§ 71-11-1. Legislative findings
The Legislature finds that when illegal immigrants have been sheltered and harbored in this state and encouraged to reside in this state through the benefit of work without verifying immigration status, these practices impede and obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration law, undermine the security of our borders, and impermissibly restrict the privileges and immunities […]
§ 71-7-21. Promulgation of rules by State Board of Health
The State Board of Health shall adopt rules concerning: Standards for drug and alcohol testing laboratory certification, suspension and revocation of certification; Body specimens that are appropriate for drug and alcohol testing; Methods of analysis and procedures to ensure reliable drug and alcohol testing results, including standards for initial tests and confirmatory tests; Guidelines on […]
§ 71-7-23. Civil actions for damages and injunctive relief for violations of chapter authorized; award of attorney fees
A person alleging a violation of this chapter may bring an action for injunction relief or damages, or both. For the purposes of this chapter, damages shall be limited to the recovery of compensatory damages directly resulting from injury or loss caused by each violation of this chapter. A person or collective bargaining agent may […]
§ 71-7-25. Limitation period for civil actions for violations of chapter; relief available; effect of compliance with chapter by employer; presumption as to validity of test results; actions for defamation, etc.
Upon an alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter, a person must institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction within one (1) year of the alleged violation or the exhaustion of any internal administrative remedies available to the person, or be barred from obtaining the relief provided for in subsection (2) […]
§ 71-7-27. Procedure for and effect of election to conduct testing policy or program; procedure for rescission of election; effect of failure to make election or rescission of election
A private employer may affirmatively elect to conduct an employee drug and alcohol testing policy or program pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Such election shall be made by including in the written statement of the employer’s policy on drug use provided for in Section 71-7-3(1), and in the job applicant notification provided for […]
§ 71-7-29. Application of chapter to employers subject to federal testing laws
This chapter shall not apply to any employer who is subject to federal law or federal regulations governing the administering of drug and alcohol tests to any of its employees or applicants for employment.