5 Miss. Code. R. 4-3.9

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 5-4-3.9 - Agency Response

Written agency opinions prepared in response to this rule may be issued by the Commissioner, or with her authorization, by the Deputy Commissioner, or by the director of the division responsible for implementation of the statute, rule or order. Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the DBCF shall, in writing:

1. issue an opinion declaring the applicability of the specified statute, rule, or order to the specified circumstances;

2. decline to issue a declaratory opinion, stating the reasons for its action; or

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

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

5 Miss. Code. R. 4-3.9

Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2005)

Amended 9/21/2020