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Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-55-15

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine or nursing by any person not licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure or the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting any of the following persons from engaging in the profession or occupation for which they are licensed:

(a) Physicians and surgeons licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure.

(b) Dentists licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners.

(c) Optometrists licensed by the State Board of Optometry.

(d) Nurses licensed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

(e) Chiropractors licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(f) Podiatrists licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure.

(g) Physical therapists licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy.

(h) Occupational therapists licensed by the State Department of Health.

(i) Massage therapists licensed by the State Board of Massage Therapy.

(3) The provisions of this chapter shall not restrict any of the following persons:

(a) Coaches and physical education instructors in the performance of their duties.

(b) Athletic trainers from other nations, states or territories performing their duties for their respective teams or organizations and only during the course of their team or organization's stay in this state.

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