Section 73-77-5 - Disqualification from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in occupation for which license is required on basis of prior conviction of crime prohibited; exceptions

Absent applicable state law, no person shall be disqualified from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in any occupation for which a license is required solely or in part because of a prior conviction of a crime, unless the crime for which an applicant was convicted directly relates to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the admission or reinstatement of any person to The Mississippi Bar as an attorney in good standing authorized to practice law.Added by Laws, 2019, ch. 470, SB 2781,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.