Scope
This regulation is promulgated pursuant to Mississippi Code,
Section
25-43-2.104
of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law.
Description of the Mississippi State Board of Medical
Licensure
A. Reference is made to Title
73, Chapter 43 of the Mississippi Code, which establishes the Mississippi State
Board of Medical Licensure ("the Board") and sets forth its composition,
general powers and duties. Further reference is made to the following
additional provisions of Mississippi law:
1.
Title 73, Chapter 25, which sets forth the Board's specific powers and duties
in relation to licensure and discipline of physicians and osteopaths.
2. Title 73, Chapter 26, which sets forth the
Board's specific powers and duties in relation to licensure and regulation of
physician assistants.
3. Title 73,
Chapter 27, which sets forth the Board's specific powers and duties in relation
to licensure and discipline of podiatrists.
4. Title 41, Chapter 58, which sets forth the
Board's specific powers and duties in relation to licensure and regulation of
radiologist technicians and assistants.
5. Title 41, Chapter 29, which sets forth the
Board's specific powers and duties in relation to investigations of potential
violations of the Mississippi Controlled Substance Laws.
B. Rules adopted by the Board pursuant to the
various authorities cited above are referred to as the Rules and Regulations of
the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. Pursuant to Mississippi Code,
Section
73-43-13, the
Board employs an Executive Director. The Board's staff is organized into two
(2) divisions: Licensure, which addresses matters related to the licensure of
physicians, osteopaths, physician assistants, podiatrists, and radiologist
technicians and assistants; and, Investigations, which investigates matters or
allegations related to the potential violation of any state statute or
regulation under the Board's jurisdiction.
Where and How to Obtain Public Information
The text of all Board rules, as well as information
regarding pending rules, schedules of meetings and the like may be obtained by
visiting the Board's website at www.msbml.ms.gov. Requests for
Declaratory Opinions may be made pursuant to Part 2650, Rule 1.3. Otherwise,
requests for information may be made pursuant to and in accordance with the
Mississippi Open Records Act by submitting written request to the Board's
current mailing address.
