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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 43-6-1. Definitions - As used in this article, "blind," "totally blind," "visually handicapped,"...
§ 43-6-3. Right to use public facilities - Blind persons, visually handicapped persons, deaf persons and other physically...
§ 43-6-5. Right of access to public conveyances and accommodations - Blind persons, visually handicapped persons, deaf persons and other physically...
§ 43-6-7. Right to be accompanied by guide dog or hearing ear dog - Every totally or partially blind person and every deaf person...
§ 43-6-9. Blind and deaf pedestrians - A totally or partially blind pedestrian or deaf person shall...
§ 43-6-11. Penalties - Any person or persons, firm or corporation who denies or...
§ 43-6-13. White Cane Safety Days - Each year the governor shall publicly proclaim October 15 as...
§ 43-6-15. Employment in government service - No person shall be refused employment in state services, the...
Article 3 - Public Building Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
§ 43-6-101. Applicability of standards - The State Building Commission, the boards of supervisors of each...
§ 43-6-103. Primary entrances - Doors shall have a clear opening of no less than...
§ 43-6-105. Public parking - Where public parking is provided, at least one (1) parking...
§ 43-6-107. Ramps - Where ramps are necessary or desired, they shall conform to...
§ 43-6-109. Steps and stairs - Steps in stairs shall be designed wherever practicable so as...
§ 43-6-111. Floors - Floors shall wherever practicable have a surface that is nonslip....
§ 43-6-115. Water supply - An appropriate number of water fountains or other water dispensing...
§ 43-6-117. Elevators - Where elevators are to be provided, at least one (1)...
§ 43-6-119. Switches and controls - Switches and controls for light, heat, ventilation, windows, draperies, elevators,...
§ 43-6-121. Removal of hazards - Every effort shall be exercised to obviate all hazards to...
§ 43-6-123. Enforcement of article - The State Board of Health shall be responsible for reviewing...
§ 43-6-125. Public buildings designed or equipped to accommodate persons with disabilities to be marked by signs - All public buildings constructed or remodeled in accordance with the...
Article 5 - Mississippi Support Animal Act
§ 43-6-151. Short title - Sections 43-6-151 through 43-6-155 shall be known as and may...
§ 43-6-153. Definitions - The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed...
Article 7 - Use of Respectful References to Persons With Disabilities -
Article 9 - Competitive Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
§ 43-6-201. Legislative findings and purpose - The Mississippi Legislature finds that the benefits of meaningful work...
§ 43-6-203. Definitions - As used in this article, the following words shall have...
§ 43-6-205. Competitive employment opportunities in fully integrated work settings to be considered first and priority option when planning or providing services and supports to persons with disabilities - It is declared to be the policy of this state...
§ 43-6-209. Oversight of implementation of policy by Disability Resource Commission - The Disability Resource Commission as described in Section 43-30-1 is...