Miss. Code Ann. § 35-7-47: Miss. Code Ann. § 35-7-47

This law recognizes the occurrence of extreme and unusual circumstances which create hardship on veteran applicants from time to time; therefore, the board shall have the authority to waive, according to its best judgment, certain provisions, rules and criteria on a case by case basis. Any request for special consideration of hardship shall be fully documented and verified by the board, to include signed statements by the applicant, knowledgeable disinterested third parties, and investigation by an officer or employee of the board.