Stay of Enforcement Request - Mississippi

STAY OF ENFORCEMENT REQUEST — MISSISSIPPI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Stay Request Cover Letter
2. Formal Motion for Stay of Enforcement
3. Statement of Facts
4. Legal Standard for Stay
5. Grounds Analysis (Four-Factor Test)
6. Bond/Security Provisions
7. Emergency Stay Procedures
8. Opposition Response Template
9. Proposed Order
10. Appeal of Stay Denial
11. Document Checklist
12. Practice Tips
13. Sources and References

1. STAY REQUEST COVER LETTER

[__/__/____]

[________________________________]
[Agency Name]
[________________________________]
[Street Address]
[________________________________]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

Re: Request for Stay of Enforcement
Case/Docket No.: [________________________________]
In the Matter of: [________________________________]
Agency Order Dated: [__/__/____]

Dear [________________________________]:

Enclosed please find the Petitioner's Motion for Stay of Enforcement of the [________________________________] [Order/Decision/Final Action] dated [__/__/____] in the above-referenced matter, together with supporting memorandum, affidavit(s), and proposed order.

Petitioner [________________________________] respectfully requests that the [Agency Name] stay enforcement of the above-referenced [Order/Decision] pending [☐ judicial review / ☐ reconsideration / ☐ appeal]. This request is made pursuant to the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law, Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-4.103, and [________________________________] [applicable agency regulation].

Petitioner requests that this motion be considered [☐ on an expedited basis / ☐ on the regular calendar / ☐ on an emergency basis] due to [________________________________].

Respectfully submitted,

[________________________________]
Attorney for Petitioner
MS Bar No.: [________________________________]
[________________________________]
[Firm Name]
[________________________________]
[Address]
[________________________________]
[Phone / Email]

2. FORMAL MOTION FOR STAY OF ENFORCEMENT

IN THE [________________________________] COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

[OR: BEFORE THE [________________________________] (Agency Name)]

In the Matter of:

[________________________________]
Petitioner,

v.

[________________________________]
[Agency Name], Respondent.

Case No.: [________________________________]

PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR STAY OF ENFORCEMENT PENDING JUDICIAL REVIEW

NOW COMES Petitioner [________________________________], by and through undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this [Court/Agency] for an order staying enforcement of the [Order/Decision/Final Action] dated [__/__/____] pending [☐ reconsideration / ☐ judicial review under Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-5.103]. In support of this Motion, Petitioner states as follows:

I. INTRODUCTION

1. On [__/__/____], the [Agency Name] issued a [Final Order/Decision/Enforcement Action] in the above-captioned matter ordering [________________________________].

2. Petitioner [☐ has filed / ☐ intends to file within the statutory period] a [☐ petition for judicial review / ☐ notice of appeal] challenging the [Order/Decision] on [__/__/____].

3. Absent a stay, the [Order/Decision] will take effect on [__/__/____], causing immediate and irreparable harm to Petitioner as described herein.

4. This Motion is filed pursuant to:
   - ☐ Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-4.103 (agency authority to stay effectiveness of order)
   - ☐ Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-5.103 (judicial review — stay provisions)
   - ☐ [________________________________] [Agency-specific regulation authorizing stay]
   - ☐ M.R.A.P. 8 (stay or injunction pending appeal)
   - ☐ Inherent equitable power of the court

3. STATEMENT OF FACTS

A. Background of the Proceeding

5. Petitioner is a [________________________________] [individual/entity] located at [________________________________], engaged in [________________________________].

6. On or about [__/__/____], the [Agency Name] initiated [________________________________] [enforcement action/investigation/proceedings] against Petitioner concerning [________________________________].

7. The following proceedings occurred:

B. The Agency Order

8. The [Order/Decision] requires Petitioner to:
   - ☐ [________________________________]
   - ☐ [________________________________]
   - ☐ [________________________________]
   - ☐ Pay a fine/penalty of $[________________________________]

9. The enforcement date is [__/__/____], which is [____] days from the date of this Motion.

C. Compliance Efforts and Current Status

10. Since the issuance of the [Order/Decision], Petitioner has:
    - ☐ [________________________________]
    - ☐ [________________________________]
    - ☐ [________________________________]

4. LEGAL STANDARD FOR STAY

A. Statutory Authority — Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law

11. The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law (MAPL), codified at Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-1.101 et seq., provides the framework for administrative proceedings, judicial review, and stays of enforcement in Mississippi.

B. Agency Stay — Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-4.103

12. Under § 25-43-4.103, an agency may grant a stay of the effectiveness of an order:

(a) The agency may, on its own motion or upon request of a party, stay the effectiveness of an agency order pending appeal or judicial review.

(b) The agency has discretion to impose conditions on the stay, including requirements for bond or other security.

(c) The agency may consider the likelihood of success on appeal, potential harm to the parties, and public interest in determining whether to grant a stay.

C. Judicial Review — Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-5.103

13. Under the judicial review provisions of the MAPL, filing a petition for judicial review does not automatically stay enforcement of the agency order.

14. The reviewing court may grant a stay of the agency order pending review upon application by a party and upon such terms as the court deems proper.

15. The court has discretion to require bond or other security as a condition of the stay.

D. Four-Factor Test for Stay

16. Mississippi courts apply the traditional four-factor test for evaluating stay requests, consistent with the equitable principles applied in Ewing v. State, and analogous to the federal standard under Hilton v. Braunskill, 481 U.S. 770 (1987):

(1) Likelihood of success on the merits;
(2) Whether the petitioner will suffer irreparable harm absent a stay;
(3) Whether the balance of hardships favors the petitioner; and
(4) Whether a stay serves the public interest.

E. Scope of Judicial Review

17. Under the MAPL, the court may reverse or modify the agency decision if the petitioner's substantial rights have been prejudiced because the agency action is:

(a) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions;
(b) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency;
(c) Made upon unlawful procedure;
(d) Affected by other error of law;
(e) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or
(f) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion.

5. GROUNDS ANALYSIS (FOUR-FACTOR TEST)

Factor 1: Likelihood of Success on the Merits

18. Petitioner has a strong likelihood of success on the merits because:

Legal Errors in the Agency Decision:

• ☐ The agency violated constitutional provisions because [________________________________]
• ☐ The agency exceeded its statutory authority under [________________________________]
• ☐ The decision was made upon unlawful procedure, specifically [________________________________]
• ☐ The decision is affected by an error of law because [________________________________]
• ☐ The decision is clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence because [________________________________]
• ☐ The decision is arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion because [________________________________]

Specific Grounds:

(a) [________________________________]
[Detailed argument on first ground for relief]

(b) [________________________________]
[Detailed argument on second ground for relief]

(c) [________________________________]
[Detailed argument on third ground for relief]

19. The agency's decision should be reversed or modified because: [________________________________]

Factor 2: Irreparable Harm

20. Absent a stay, Petitioner will suffer irreparable harm that cannot be remedied through monetary damages or other adequate legal remedy:

• ☐ License Revocation/Suspension: Loss of [________________________________] license effective [__/__/____], preventing Petitioner from [________________________________]
• ☐ Business Closure: Forced cessation of operations at [________________________________], resulting in [________________________________]
• ☐ Financial Devastation: Immediate obligation to pay $[________________________________], which will [________________________________]
• ☐ Reputational Harm: Public disclosure of enforcement action causing irreversible damage to [________________________________]
• ☐ Loss of Employment: Inability to continue employment as [________________________________]
• ☐ Loss of Unique Property/Rights: [________________________________]
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

21. These harms are irreparable because: [________________________________]

22. The imminence of the harm is demonstrated by: [________________________________]

Factor 3: Balance of Hardships

23. The balance of hardships tips decidedly in Petitioner's favor:

Harm to Petitioner Without Stay:

• ☐ [________________________________]
• ☐ [________________________________]
• ☐ [________________________________]

Harm to Agency/Respondent/Public With Stay:

• ☐ [________________________________]
• ☐ [________________________________]

24. The harm to Petitioner far outweighs any potential harm to the Agency or other parties because: [________________________________]

25. Conditions that would mitigate potential harm during the stay include:
    - ☐ [________________________________]
    - ☐ [________________________________]

Factor 4: Public Interest

26. A stay of enforcement serves the public interest because:

• ☐ The public is served by maintaining the status quo pending full judicial review
• ☐ Allowing premature enforcement would undermine confidence in the administrative process
• ☐ The Petitioner provides services to the public, including [________________________________]
• ☐ Enforcement would result in harm to third parties, including [________________________________]
• ☐ Public interest favors careful adjudication on the merits before enforcement of penalties
• ☐ [________________________________]

27. The public interest is not harmed by a stay because: [________________________________]

6. BOND/SECURITY PROVISIONS

A. Mississippi Bond Framework

28. Mississippi law provides for bond/security in connection with stays of enforcement:

(a) Supersedeas Bond — Miss. Code Ann. § 11-51-31: For money judgments, the appellant must give a supersedeas bond payable to the opposite party, with two or more sufficient resident sureties or an authorized surety company, in a penalty of 125% of the amount of the judgment.

(b) Bond Cap: Under Mississippi law, the total appeal bond shall not exceed 50% of the net worth of the appellant, and in no event shall exceed $35,000,000.

(c) Court Discretion: For good cause shown, the court may set a supersedeas bond in an amount less than 125% of the judgment.

(d) Approval: The clerk of the trial court shall approve any supersedeas bond, and approval constitutes a stay of the judgment.

B. Bond Offer

29. Petitioner [☐ is prepared to / ☐ requests waiver of requirement to] post a bond or security.

Proposed Bond/Security:

• ☐ Supersedeas bond in the amount of $[________________________________]
• ☐ Cash bond in the amount of $[________________________________]
• ☐ Surety bond in the amount of $[________________________________]
• ☐ Irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $[________________________________]
• ☐ Other security: [________________________________]

C. Bond Amount Analysis

30. Standard bond calculation (for monetary orders):

D. Request for Waiver or Reduction

31. ☐ Petitioner requests that the bond be waived or reduced because:
    - ☐ The agency action does not involve a monetary judgment
    - ☐ Petitioner demonstrates good cause for a reduced bond amount
    - ☐ Petitioner is indigent and the standard bond would effectively deny the right to judicial review
    - ☐ Petitioner is a governmental entity
    - ☐ The risk of harm to the opposing party during the stay is minimal
    - ☐ The 125% bond would be excessive given the nature of the enforcement action
    - ☐ [________________________________]

E. Alternative Security

32. Mississippi law permits alternative forms of security. Petitioner proposes:
    - ☐ Reduced bond for good cause: $[________________________________]
    - ☐ Irrevocable letter of credit
    - ☐ Escrow deposit
    - ☐ Other court-approved security: [________________________________]

F. Proposed Conditions

33. Petitioner proposes the following conditions during the stay period:
    - ☐ [________________________________]
    - ☐ [________________________________]
    - ☐ Petitioner will comply with all other agency requirements not subject to this stay
    - ☐ Petitioner will provide periodic status reports to the [Agency/Court]

7. EMERGENCY STAY PROCEDURES

A. Emergency Motion for Temporary Stay

When Standard Timelines Are Insufficient:

34. If enforcement is imminent and the regular motion schedule does not permit adequate review, Petitioner may seek an emergency temporary stay.

Requirements for Emergency Stay Under Mississippi Practice:

• ☐ Show that immediate and irreparable injury will occur before the motion can be heard
• ☐ Demonstrate good faith effort to notify opposing counsel/agency
• ☐ Explain why the emergency was not foreseeable or could not have been addressed sooner
• ☐ Present sufficient evidence (by affidavit or verified pleading) to support the request
• ☐ Comply with M.R.C.P. 65 (temporary restraining orders) if applicable

B. Procedure for Emergency Stay

35. Step 1 — Agency Request: Request a stay from the agency first under § 25-43-4.103:
    - Contact: [________________________________]
    - Method: [☐ Written motion / ☐ Telephone followed by written confirmation]
    - Date of request: [__/__/____]
    - Agency response: [☐ Granted / ☐ Denied / ☐ No response within [____] hours]

36. Step 2 — Court Emergency Motion: If agency relief is unavailable or denied:
    - File motion in the court where judicial review is pending or will be filed
    - Include certification that agency relief was sought and denied/unavailable
    - Request hearing on shortest practicable notice
    - Contact the judge's chambers for emergency scheduling

37. Step 3 — Temporary Restraining Order (Extraordinary Circumstances):
    - Under M.R.C.P. 65(b), the court may grant a TRO without notice if:
    - It clearly appears from specific facts that immediate and irreparable injury will result before the adverse party can be heard
    - The applicant's attorney certifies in writing the efforts made to give notice and the reasons why notice should not be required
    - The TRO expires within 10 days unless extended for good cause (not to exceed 10 additional days)
    - A hearing on a preliminary injunction must be set at the earliest possible time

C. Emergency Affidavit

38. Petitioner's emergency affidavit must include:
    - ☐ Facts establishing the nature and imminence of irreparable harm
    - ☐ Efforts made to obtain relief from the agency
    - ☐ Reasons why regular motion procedures are insufficient
    - ☐ Good faith certification regarding notice to opposing parties
    - ☐ Specific factual basis, supported by exhibits

8. OPPOSITION RESPONSE TEMPLATE

AGENCY'S/RESPONDENT'S OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR STAY

NOW COMES the [Agency Name/Respondent], and opposes Petitioner's Motion for Stay of Enforcement as follows:

I. STATEMENT OF THE CASE

39. [________________________________]

II. ARGUMENT

A. Petitioner Has Not Demonstrated a Likelihood of Success on the Merits

40. [________________________________]

B. Petitioner Will Not Suffer Irreparable Harm

41. [________________________________]

C. The Balance of Hardships Favors the Agency

42. [________________________________]

D. The Public Interest Requires Enforcement

43. [________________________________]

III. BOND REQUIREMENTS

44. If the Court is inclined to grant a stay, the Agency requests:
    - ☐ Supersedeas bond of 125% of any monetary penalty: $[________________________________]
    - ☐ Additional security to protect the public interest
    - ☐ [________________________________]

IV. ALTERNATIVE CONDITIONS

45. In the event the Court grants a stay, the Agency requests the following conditions:
    - ☐ [________________________________]
    - ☐ Time limitation of [________________________________]
    - ☐ [________________________________]

V. CONCLUSION

46. For the foregoing reasons, Petitioner's Motion for Stay should be denied.

Respectfully submitted,

[________________________________]
Counsel for [Agency/Respondent]
MS Bar No.: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

9. PROPOSED ORDER

IN THE [________________________________] COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

In the Matter of:

[________________________________], Petitioner

v.

[________________________________], Respondent

Case No.: [________________________________]

ORDER ON PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR STAY OF ENFORCEMENT

Upon consideration of Petitioner's Motion for Stay of Enforcement, the supporting memorandum, affidavit(s), and [☐ the Agency's opposition / ☐ without opposition], this Court finds:

☐ Petitioner has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits.
☐ Petitioner will suffer irreparable harm absent a stay.
☐ The balance of hardships favors Petitioner.
☐ A stay serves the public interest.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

☐ STAY GRANTED. Enforcement of the [Order/Decision] dated [__/__/____] is stayed pending [☐ the conclusion of judicial review proceedings / ☐ appeal / ☐ further order of this Court], subject to the following conditions:

(a) [________________________________]
(b) [________________________________]
(c) Petitioner shall post a supersedeas bond in the amount of $[________________________________] within [____] days of this Order, with [☐ two or more sufficient resident sureties / ☐ an authorized surety company].
(d) Upon approval of the bond by the Clerk, the stay shall take effect.
(e) This stay shall remain in effect until [__/__/____] or until further order of this Court, whichever occurs first.
(f) [________________________________]

☐ STAY DENIED. Petitioner's Motion for Stay is denied for the following reason(s):
[________________________________]

☐ STAY GRANTED IN PART. [________________________________]

☐ STAY GRANTED WITH REDUCED BOND. For good cause shown, the bond is set at $[________________________________] (less than 125%) because: [________________________________]

☐ STAY GRANTED WITHOUT BOND because the agency order does not involve a money judgment and the interests of justice so require.

Date: [__/__/____]

___________________________________
[Chancellor/Judge], [________________________________] Court

10. APPEAL OF STAY DENIAL

A. Agency Denial — Seeking Court Relief

47. If the agency denies the stay request under § 25-43-4.103, Petitioner may seek a stay from the reviewing court under § 25-43-5.103. The motion must include:

• ☐ Copy of the petition for judicial review (if filed)
• ☐ Copy of the stay request submitted to the agency
• ☐ Copy of the agency's denial (or evidence of failure to act)
• ☐ Renewed argument on the four-factor test
• ☐ Supporting affidavits
• ☐ Proposed bond/security (if applicable)

B. Trial Court Denial — Appellate Relief

48. If the trial court denies the stay, Petitioner may seek relief by:

• ☐ Filing a motion for reconsideration with the trial court
• ☐ Filing a motion for stay with the Mississippi Supreme Court under M.R.A.P. 8
• ☐ Seeking interlocutory appeal under M.R.A.P. 5
• ☐ Filing a petition for extraordinary writ with the Mississippi Supreme Court

C. Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure — Rule 8

49. Under M.R.A.P. 8:
    - A motion for stay must ordinarily be made in the first instance to the trial court
    - If the trial court denies the motion or fails to afford the relief requested, a motion may be made to the Mississippi Supreme Court or Court of Appeals
    - The appellate motion must show that application to the trial court is not practicable or that the trial court has denied relief, with the reasons given for denial
    - The motion must show the reasons for relief and the facts relied upon

D. Timing Considerations

50. Key deadlines for Mississippi administrative appeals:

11. DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Required Documents for Stay Request

For Agency-Level Stay:

• ☐ Motion for Stay of Enforcement (citing § 25-43-4.103)
• ☐ Memorandum in support of stay
• ☐ Affidavit(s) in support
• ☐ Copy of the agency Order/Decision at issue
• ☐ Proposed Order
• ☐ Certificate of service on all parties

For Court-Level Stay:

• ☐ Motion for Stay of Enforcement (citing § 25-43-5.103)
• ☐ Memorandum of law in support
• ☐ Affidavit(s) in support
• ☐ Copy of petition for judicial review
• ☐ Copy of agency stay request and denial (if applicable)
• ☐ Copy of the agency Order/Decision at issue
• ☐ Proposed Order granting stay
• ☐ Bond or proposed bond/security (if applicable)
• ☐ Certificate of service on all parties and the Attorney General
• ☐ Filing fee

For Emergency Stay:

• ☐ All documents listed above, plus:
• ☐ Emergency affidavit establishing imminence of harm
• ☐ Certification of efforts to provide notice to opposing parties
• ☐ Certification of efforts to obtain relief from the agency
• ☐ Request for expedited hearing
• ☐ Compliance with M.R.C.P. 65(b) (if seeking TRO)

For Supersedeas Bond (Monetary Orders):

• ☐ Bond in amount of 125% of judgment (or reduced amount for good cause)
• ☐ Two or more resident sureties or authorized surety company
• ☐ Bond submitted to clerk for approval
• ☐ Financial disclosure if seeking reduced bond
• ☐ Evidence of net worth if bond cap is applicable

12. PRACTICE TIPS

Mississippi-Specific Considerations

Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law (MAPL):

• Mississippi's administrative procedures law is codified at Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-1.101 et seq.
• The MAPL is modeled in part on the Revised Model State Administrative Procedure Act
• Not all agencies are subject to the MAPL — check whether the specific agency's enabling statute opts in or provides alternative procedures
• Some agencies have their own procedural rules that supplement the MAPL

Agency Stay as First Step:

• Always seek a stay from the agency first under § 25-43-4.103
• Document the request and the agency's response carefully
• The agency has discretion to impose conditions including bond requirements
• Even if denial seems likely, filing the agency request preserves your right to seek court relief

Bond Provisions:

• The 125% bond requirement under § 11-51-31 applies to money judgments
• For good cause, the court may reduce the bond below 125%
• The bond cap is 50% of net worth or $35,000,000, whichever is less
• For non-monetary orders (license revocation, cease-and-desist), the bond framework may not apply directly — the court sets conditions in its discretion
• The clerk approves the bond, and approval constitutes the stay

Court System Structure:

• Mississippi has circuit courts (law) and chancery courts (equity) — determine which court has jurisdiction over the administrative appeal
• Many administrative appeals go to circuit court, but some enabling statutes direct appeals to chancery court
• Check the agency's enabling statute for the correct court and venue

Mississippi Public Service Commission Cases:

• Under Miss. Code Ann. § 77-3-69, appeals from Public Service Commission orders have specific stay provisions
• The filing of an appeal automatically stays PSC orders in certain circumstances
• PSC cases have their own procedural framework distinct from the general MAPL

Professional Licensing:

• Mississippi licensing boards issue enforcement orders for medical, legal, nursing, and other professions
• License revocation/suspension cases present strong irreparable harm arguments
• The court may be more receptive to stays with conditions (supervised practice, restricted scope) than outright stays
• Check the specific licensing board's enabling statute for stay provisions

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies:

• Mississippi courts require exhaustion of administrative remedies before judicial review
• Ensure all agency-level remedies (reconsideration, rehearing) have been exhausted or are properly preserved
• Failure to exhaust may result in dismissal of the petition for review and any stay motion

Common Pitfalls:

• Filing in the wrong court (circuit vs. chancery)
• Failing to seek an agency stay before seeking court relief
• Missing the 30-day deadline for filing a petition for judicial review
• Not posting the required supersedeas bond for monetary orders
• Inadequate affidavit support for irreparable harm
• Failure to serve the Attorney General in state agency cases
• Confusing the MAPL with agency-specific procedural statutes
• Not checking whether the specific agency is subject to the MAPL

Appellate Practice:

• Under M.R.A.P. 8, stay motions must ordinarily be made first to the trial court
• If the trial court denies the stay, the appellate motion must include the trial court's reasons for denial
• The Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals have discretion to grant stays pending appeal
• Emergency appellate motions are handled on an expedited basis

13. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

Statutes

• Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-1.101 et seq. — Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law
• Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-4.103 — Agency Stay of Enforcement (Adjudication)
• Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-5.103 — Judicial Review; Stay Provisions
• Miss. Code Ann. § 11-51-31 — Bond for Supersedeas
• Miss. Code Ann. § 77-3-69 — Stay of Public Service Commission Orders Pending Appeal

Court Rules

• M.R.A.P. 4 — Appeal as of Right — When Taken
• M.R.A.P. 5 — Interlocutory Appeals
• M.R.A.P. 8 — Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal
• M.R.C.P. 65 — Injunctions (Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions)
• M.R.C.P. 62 — Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment

Key Cases

• Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality v. Chickasaw Trail Dev., Inc., 890 So. 2d 40 (Miss. 2004) — Judicial review of agency decisions
• Mississippi State Tax Commission v. Fondren, 387 So. 2d 712 (Miss. 1980) — Standard for administrative appeals
• Pub. Employees' Ret. Sys. v. Marquez, 774 So. 2d 421 (Miss. 2000) — Scope of judicial review

Practice Resources

• Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law (Secretary of State)
• Mississippi Bar, Administrative Law Section
• Mississippi Rules of Court (LexisNexis)
• Mississippi College School of Law — Mississippi Legal Resources

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Mississippi administrative law procedures vary significantly by agency and subject matter. Not all agencies are subject to the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law. Consult a qualified Mississippi attorney before filing any stay request. Last updated: 2026-03-08.