AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD SHALL HAVE 30 DAYS' WRITTEN NOTICE TO PROCESS A VETERAN'S CLAIM THROUGH POWER OF ATTORNEY; TO PROHIBIT UNETHICAL CONDUCT AND IMPROPER COLLECTION OF FEES RELATING TO ASSISTANCE OR REFERRALS IN VETERANS BENEFITS MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR ASSISTING AN INDIVIDUAL REGARDING ANY VETERANS BENEFITS IS HELD TO THE SAME ETHICAL STANDARD AS AN ATTORNEY; TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE DEEMED A DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE ACTIONABLE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-24-5, 75-24-15 AND 35-3-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 35-1-7, 75-24-5, 75-24-15, 35-3-21