Declaratory Opinions

Declaratory Opinions Pursuant to Miss. Code. Ann. §25-43-2.103, any person with a substantial interest in the subject matter may make a written request of an agency for a declaratory opinion as to the applicability to specified circumstances of a statute, rule or order within the primary jurisdiction of the agency. A. Request for a Declaratory Order –Any request for a declaratory opinion must be made in writing and shall be directed to the Department’s Legal Division. Such petition shall be promptly considered and a prompt disposition shall be made. B. Response - The Department shall provide a written response to the request for a declaratory opinion to the requesting party within forty-five days of receipt of said request, providing either a declaratory opinion, an agreement to issue an opinion within ninety days, or decline to issue a declaratory opinion.