9 Miss. Code. R. § 7-1-1.4 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION

A. To adopt rules and regulations for implementing institution and agent registration processes [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-4(3).]

B. To develop application forms for collecting data pertinent to the institution and agent registration processes [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-4(3).]

C. To interpret which courses and institutions are exempt from registering with the commission [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-5.]

D. To issue certificates of registration for qualifying institutions [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-11.]

E. To assign registration numbers to registered institutions [Mississippi Code, 1972 as amended [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-11.]

F. To suspend, revoke or cancel certificates of registration for cause in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-19.

G. To prescribe the conditions of the surety bond requirement for registered institutions in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-17.

H. To petition for injunctive relief in instances of advertising or other activity by unapproved institutions [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-21.]

I. To issue Agent Permits to qualifying applicants [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-23]

J. To assign Agent Permit numbers to registered agents [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-25.]

K. To suspend, revoke or cancel agent permits for cause in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-33.

L. To prescribe the conditions of the surety bond requirement for agents in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-29.

M. To approve all new programs of study and individual courses offered by registered institutions [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-15(4).]

N. To investigate complaints made against registered institutions in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-19.

O. To investigate complaints made against registered agents in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-33.

P. To maintain a written record of all complaints.

Q. When necessary, to conduct hearings to determine if violations of Mississippi Code 1972, as amended, § 75-60-19, have been committed by registered institutions or agents.

R. To appoint a duly authorized officer to preside over all hearings involving registration controversies [Mississippi Code, 1972 as amended § 75-60-4(2).]

S. To act through a hearing officer to issue subpoenas in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-19(4).

T. To impose civil penalties and administrative sanctions in accordance with Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-19(6), for any violations prescribed in § 75-60-19.

U. To collect approved fees necessary for the administration of the commission [Mississippi Code 1972, as amended § 75-60-4(3).]

Notes

9 Miss. Code. R. § 7-1-1.4

Amended 4/6/2017 Amended 4/27/2018 Amended 6/24/2018 Amended 2/4/2021 Amended 3/24/2023 Amended 10/4/2024