Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-60-7

(a) Be responsible for matters relating to home inspectors' code of ethics and standards, home inspector qualifications, testing standards and disciplinary functions.

(b) Hold meetings, public hearings and administrative hearings and prepare examination specifications for licensed home inspectors.

(c) Conduct investigations, subpoena individuals and records, administer oaths, take testimony and receive evidence and to do all other things necessary and proper to discipline a person licensed under this chapter and to enforce this chapter. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, upon application by the Appraisal Board, may issue to this person an order requiring him or her to appear before the Appraisal Board, or the officer designated by him or her, there to produce documentary evidence if so ordered or to give evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt of court.

(d) Further define by regulation, the type of educational experience, home inspector experience and equivalent experience that will meet the statutory requirements.

(e) Recommend suspension or revocation of licenses pursuant to the disciplinary proceedings provided for in this chapter.

(f) Present an annual budget to the Mississippi Legislature for approval. A copy of the budget shall be given to the Appraisal Board.