Miss. Code Ann. § 49-15-303: Miss. Code Ann. § 49-15-303

The advisory commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To advise the department regarding marine resources within the jurisdiction of the department;

(b) To advise the executive director on whether to execute contracts, grants and cooperative agreements with any public or private institution, federal or state agency or any subdivision thereof to carry out the duties of the commission; and

(c) To advise the department on whether to adopt, amend or repeal any rules and regulations necessary for the operation of the department necessary for the protection, conservation and propagation of seafood, and necessary for the management of commercial and recreational taking of seafood.