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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The Secretary of State shall administer this chapter.
(2) By engaging in the business of an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident individual appoints the Secretary of State as the individual's agent to accept service of process in any civil action related to the individual's business as an athlete agent in this state.
(3) The Secretary of State may:
(a) Conduct public or private investigations within or outside of this state which they consider necessary or appropriate to determine whether a person has violated, is violating, or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in the adoption of rules and forms under this chapter;
(b) Require or permit a person to testify, file a statement, or produce a record, under oath or otherwise as they may determine, as to all facts and circumstances concerning a matter to be investigated or about which an action or proceeding is to be instituted; and
(c) Publish a record concerning an action, proceeding, or an investigation under, or a violation of, this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter if they determine it is necessary or appropriate in the public interest.
(4) For the purpose of an investigation under this chapter, the Secretary of State or their designated officer may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, seek compulsion of attendance, take evidence, require the filing of statements, and require the production of any records that the Secretary of State considers relevant or material to the investigation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-42-5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-73-professions-and-vocations/ms-code-sect-73-42-5/
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