SB2515 - Veterans assistance; prohibit unethical collection of fees in veterans benefits matters.
Jeff Tate
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
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.
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