§ 73-77-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Fresh Start Act of 2019.”
§ 73-77-5. Disqualification from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in occupation for which license is required on basis of prior conviction of crime prohibited; exceptions
Absent applicable state law, no person shall be disqualified from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in any occupation for which a license is required solely or in part because of a prior conviction of a crime, unless the crime for which an applicant was convicted directly relates to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation. […]
§ 73-77-7. Use of certain vague or generic terms in licensing authority rulemaking prohibited; clear and convincing standard of proof to be used when examining factors to determine a disqualifying criminal conviction; applicability
Absent applicable state law, licensing authorities shall not have in any rulemaking for their qualifications for licensure vague or generic terms including, but not limited to, “moral turpitude,” “any felony,” and “good character.” Absent applicable state law, licensing authorities may only consider criminal records that are specific and directly related to the duties and responsibilities […]
§ 73-75-7. Mississippi Autism Board; membership; term of office; appointment; qualifications
The board shall consist of five (5) members. The Governor shall appoint one (1) licensed psychologist practicing in the area of applied behavior analysis, one (1) licensed behavior analyst, and one (1) public member who is not licensed in behavior analysis and who is the family member of a recipient of applied behavior analysis services. […]
§ 73-75-9. Authority of the board
The board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and executive secretary at a meeting held during the last two (2) quarters of the fiscal year. The board shall meet at any other times as it deems necessary or advisable. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the […]
§ 73-75-11. Financing administration of provisions; fees and assessments to be collected by State Board of Psychology
The administration of the provisions of this chapter shall be financed from income accruing from fees, licenses and other charges assessed and collected by the board and from such other funds available to the board. From and after July 1, 2018, the fees and assessments shall be collected by the State Board of Psychology. The […]
§ 73-75-13. Eligibility for license
To be eligible for licensure by the board as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst, a person shall: Submit to the board an application, upon such form and in such manner as the board shall prescribe, along with the applicable fee and personal references; Certify that the applicant has not been convicted of a […]
§ 73-73-31. Revocation, suspension or annulment of certificate; reprimand, censure or other disciplinary procedures; grounds; hearing; probation; reissuance of revoked or suspended certificate
The board may revoke, suspend or annul the certificate of a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer or reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer. The board and IDAC, upon satisfactory proof and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, may take any necessary disciplinary actions against any Mississippi Certified Interior Designer for […]
§ 73-73-33. Appeal of order, judgment or action of the board
Within thirty (30) days after entry of a final order or judgment denying or revoking a certificate to practice as a Certified Interior Designer, whether an initial licensure or renewal, or action of the board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted under this section, any person aggrieved may appeal the order, judgment or action […]
§ 73-73-35. Violation of chapter; penalties
It is a misdemeanor for any person to: Offer to hold himself out as a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer, unless duly certified under this chapter. Present as his own the certificate of another. Give false or forged evidence to the board or any member of the board in obtaining a certificate. Falsely impersonate any other […]