§ 73-69-27. Construction and effect of chapter
Except for requirements which pertain to all types of businesses generally, no county or municipality shall enact any new ordinance, rule or regulation regulating companies and persons subject to licensure pursuant to this chapter. This chapter shall supersede any existing county or municipal ordinance, rule or regulation requiring certification or licensure of companies and persons […]
§ 73-69-29. Injunction for violation of chapter
In addition to the penalties otherwise provided for by this chapter, the State Fire Marshal may cause to issue in any court of competent jurisdiction an injunction without bond enjoining any person from violating or continuing to violate the provisions of this chapter. In the suit for an injunction, the State Fire Marshal may demand […]
§ 73-69-31. Alarm contracting company to return electronic protective system codes to factory default setting under specified circumstances; revocation of license; civil fines
Each alarm contracting company engaged in alarm contracting who sells an electronic protective system to a consumer shall immediately return the lockout, installer or programming code of the electronic protective system to the factory default setting when the consumer cancels the contract with the alarm contracting company and contracts with another alarm contracting company provided […]
§ 73-69-33. Appeal process
Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the State Fire Marshal under the provisions of this chapter may appeal therefrom, within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice thereof to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County by certiorari in the manner provided by law. Such appeal shall be […]
§ 73-69-35. Subpoena and examination of witnesses
For the purposes of making such investigations as he may deem necessary for the proper administration of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal shall have the inquisitorial powers and shall be empowered to subpoena witnesses and examine them under oath, provided that all testimony, documents and other evidence required to be submitted to the State […]
§ 73-69-17. Duration and renewal of licenses
Each license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from its date of issuance and shall be renewed annually, on or before the anniversary date, by forwarding to the State Fire Marshal a renewal application accompanied by the payment of the renewal fee authorized by this chapter. […]
§ 73-69-19. Fees; Electronic Protection Licensing Fund created
The State Fire Marshal is authorized to assess and collect fees pursuant to this chapter, the amount of which shall not exceed the following: Application fee and provisional or original company Class A license. . . . .$ 450.00. Application fee and provisional or original individual Class B, Class C, Class D or Class H […]
§ 73-69-21. Electronic Protection Licensing Advisory Board created; composition; appointment of members; terms; vacancies; meetings; quorum; reimbursement for expenses; civil liability of members
The Electronic Protection Licensing Advisory Board is hereby created within the Department of Insurance. The board shall be composed of seven (7) members, as follows: Three (3) members shall be appointed by the Governor, one (1) member from each State Supreme Court District. Each member shall possess a valid Class A or Class B license […]
§ 73-69-23. Offenses
Class I offenses shall be as follows: Failure of an alarm contracting company to timely notify the State Fire Marshal of certain changes in the status of the licensee as required by this licensing law. Failure of an alarm contracting company as applicable, to do either of the following: Clearly display the company’s license at […]
§ 73-69-25. Penalties
The State Fire Marshal may impose, by written citation after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, penalties for violation of this chapter as provided in this section. Appeals from imposition of such penalties shall also be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act. A Class I offense shall be […]