Miss. Code § 43-18-3

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 43-18-3 - "Appropriate public authorities" defined; powers of Department of Child Protection Services or, with approval, department regional or local offices

The "appropriate public authorities" as used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, means the Department of Child Protection Services, or with the approval of the Commissioner of Child Protection Services, any regional or local office of the Department of Child Protection Services shall be authorized to receive and act with reference to notices required by Article III.

Miss. Code § 43-18-3

Laws, 1976, ch. 428, § 3, eff. 5/6/1976.

Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 516, HB 1149,§ 57, eff. 7/1/2023.