30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-3.4
No applicant for license for the practice of funeral directing will be allowed to take the State Board Examination prepared by the National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards unless he or she has successfully completed all the requirements as set forth in Section 73-11-51(3) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The Executive Director of the Board may issue a temporary funeral service or funeral directing work permit before a permanent license is granted prior to the next regular meeting of the Board if, in the Executive Director's opinion, the applicant has met all requirements set forth in Section 73-11-51 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The temporary permit shall expire at the next regular meeting of the Board, unless the permit is extended in accordance with Rule 3.5 of these Rules and Regulations.
30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-3.4