2 Miss. Code. R. 1-1-101
Current through December 10, 2024
The Commissioner of Agriculture is an officer of the executive branch of state government elected by the people pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 69-9-1 The Department of Agriculture and Commerce is under the control and management of the Commissioner. The law provides that the Commissioner shall have a competent knowledge of agriculture; mining, manufacturing, statistics and general industries and he or she must be an experienced and practical agriculturist. The law charges the Commissioner with numerous duties in the areas of development and marketing of agriculture and commerce, regulation of related industries and investigation of agricultural crimes.
2 Miss. Code. R. 1-1-101