35-3-9 - Furnishing of free copies of birth and death certificates.
§ 35-3-9. Furnishing of free copies of birth and death certificates.
When requested by the veterans administration, state veterans affairs board, any holder of a power of attorney from a veteran or his claimant, or any recognized veteran service officer, the bureau of vital statistics of the State of Mississippi shall furnish to such organizations or officers, without charge, copies of birth and death certificates when the same are needed to establish claims for dependency, disability or survivors' benefits for any veterans who are legal residents of the State of Mississippi, or their claimants.
Sources: Codes, 1942, § 7515; Laws, 1932, ch. 128; Laws, 1954, ch. 316.