SEC. 43-17-15. Granting of assistance.

Upon the completion of such investigation the county department shall decide whether the child is eligible for assistance under the provisions of this chapter, and determine in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state department the amount of such assistance and the date on which such assistance shall begin. The county department shall notify the applicant of its decision.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 7178; Laws, 1940, ch. 294.

1997 Amendment:

SECTION 8. Section 43-17-15, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

43-17-15. Upon the completion of such investigation the county department shall decide whether the child is eligible for TANF assistance under the provisions of this chapter, and determine in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state department the amount of such assistance and the date on which such assistance shall begin. The county department shall notify the applicant of its decision.

SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 316, Sec. 8, HB 766, Effective AP-March 12, 1997.