§ 73-47-1. Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Occupational Board Compliance Act of 2017.”

§ 73-47-11. Application of chapter

This chapter shall not apply to occupational licensing boards that are not controlled by active market participants.

§ 73-47-3. Legislative intent

By establishing and executing the policies provided in this chapter, the State of Mississippi intends to ensure that occupational licensing boards and board members shall avoid liability under federal antitrust laws.

§ 73-47-5. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Active market participant” means an individual who is: Licensed by an occupational licensing board; Provides any service subject to the regulatory authority of an occupational licensing board; or Is subject to […]

§ 73-47-7. Declaration of policy

For occupational regulations promulgated by occupational licensing boards, it is the policy of the State of Mississippi to: Increase economic opportunities for all of its citizens by promoting competition and thereby encouraging innovation and job growth; and Use the least restrictive regulation necessary to protect consumers from present, significant and substantiated harms that threaten public […]

§ 73-47-9. Occupational Licensing Review Commission created; composition; responsibilities; submission of proposed occupational regulations to commission

There is hereby created the Occupational Licensing Review Commission which shall be composed of the Governor, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, or his or her respective designee. The Governor shall be the Chairman of the commission and the Secretary of State shall be the Secretary. The commission shall meet quarterly and at […]