MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Public Health and Welfare

By: Senator(s) Lee (47th)

Senate Bill 2846

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-11-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT FULL INSPECTION OF VETERANS' HOMES TWICE EACH CALENDAR YEAR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Section 43-11-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

     43-11-17.  (1)  The licensing agency shall make or cause to be made such inspections and investigations as it deems necessary.

     (2)  The Department of Health shall conduct a full inspection of all veterans' homes twice each calendar year to determine compliance with all standards, including life safety code standards.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2004.