21 Miss. Code. R. 301-3.2 - Requirements for Public Hearings

A. At the time a Rule is filed with Secretary of State, the Administrator must also publish where written submissions or written requests for an opportunity to make oral presentations on the proposed rule may be inspected or submitted.

B. A public hearing is required if, during the first 20 business days of the rule notice, a written request for a public hearing is received from one of the following:

1. a political subdivision

2. an agency, or

3. 10 persons

C. If a public hearing is required, the Administrator will establish the time, date and location for the public hearing. The Administrator shall then:

1. Ensure that the public hearing is not scheduled earlier than 23 business days after filing notice of oral proceeding with SOS.

2. File notice of the time, date, and location of the public hearing with the Secretary of State.

3. Within three (3) days of filing notice with SOS, Administrator must mail or electronically transmit a copy of the notice to those who are on the notification list (their preference); MTCB can charge for mail but not electronic transmissions.

Notes

21 Miss. Code. R. 301-3.2

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-43-2.104(b); 11-46-19(q)