Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 30 - Professions and Occupations
Part 1901 - Authority and Practice
Chapter 1 - Administration
Rule 30-1901-1.1 - GENERAL

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 30-1901-1.1

Current through September 24, 2024

A. Purpose

The purpose of these regulations is to set forth the minimum qualifications for those who wish to practice social work or marriage and family therapy under the statute. The rules outlined in this section apply to all applicants and licensees in these two disciplines. The rules in Parts 1902 and 1903 of this title also apply to all applicants and licensees as appropriate in their respective disciplines.

B. Legal Authority of the Board

The Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists is authorized to promulgate these rules under and by virtue of Sections 73-53-1 through 73-54-39 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.

C. Definitions

1. "Board" shall mean the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.

2. "Discipline Specific Committees" shall mean specialty committees, one comprised of members of the social work profession, and one comprised of the marriage and family therapy profession, to carry out the duties and responsibilities set out in the rules and regulations.

3. "Act" means the legislative authority cited in Part 1901, Chapter 1, Rule 1.1, B above in this Section.

4. "Rules" shall mean all licensing guidelines adopted by the Board and contained herein.

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-53-1, 73-53-3(a), 73-53-11(1)(c), 73-54-3, 73-54-5(g) and 73-54-11(1) (2008 & Supp. 2011).

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