Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 14 - General Sanitation
Subpart 70 - General Sanitation Regulations
Chapter 4 - REGULATION GOVERNING SANITATION OF HOTELS AND MOTELS
Subchapter 5 - Linen, Beds, and Bedding
Rule 15-14-70-4.5.1
Blankets, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, towels, wash cloths, and bath mats shall be provided, and laundered, stored and distributed in a sanitary manner. All body contact linen shall be changed when there is a new occupant. Soiled linens shall be so handled and stored as not to come in contact with clean linens.
1 Beds and mattresses shall be clean and in good repair. Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses and shall be kept clean.
2 Each bed shall be provided with a minimum of 2 sheets, 1 pillow, 1 pillow case, and sufficient blankets or coverings for warmth. A minimum of 1 towel and 1 washcloth per person shall be provided.
Miss. Code Ann.§ 41-49-1