Rule 30-2650-1.1 - Method of Operation 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.
30 Miss. Code. R. 2650-1.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended).