12 Miss. Code. R. 1-3.6

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 12-1-3.6 - Agency Response

Written agency opinions prepared in response to this rule may be issued by the Executive Director of DFA or by a Deputy Executive Director, with his authorization, by the DFA, or by the director of the division responsible for implementation of the statute, rule, or order. Within forty-five (45) days of receipt of a written request for a declaratory opinion, the agency, in writing, shall:

(a) issue an opinion regarding the applicability of the statute, rule, or order in question to the specific circumstances;

(b) agree to issue a declaratory opinion by a specified time, but no later than ninety (90) days after receipt of the written request; or

(c) decline to issue a declaratory opinion, stating the reasons for its action.

The forty-five (45) day period shall begin on the first State of Mississippi business day on or after the request is received by DFA.

12 Miss. Code. R. 1-3.6

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-43-2.103, 25-43-2.105.