MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2019 Regular Session

To: Insurance

By: Representative Weathersby (By Request)

House Bill 921

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-9-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS TO PRESCRIBE AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS REQUIRING LICENSED DENTISTS TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND MALPRACTICE INSURANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  Section 73-9-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

     73-9-17.  The board is authorized to prescribe and enforce regulations and to perform those acts compatible with and authorized by, either directly or by implication, the laws of the state for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter.  The board shall prescribe and enforce regulations requiring licensed dentists to have and maintain adequate professional liability and malpractice insurance.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2019.