Miss. Code Ann. § 57-23-13: Miss. Code Ann. § 57-23-13

The institute personnel shall cooperate fully with the various departments of the state government, with the colleges and universities of the state, with the University Research Center, the Mississippi Department of Economic Development, and other research and development agencies in an effort to fully effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All state agencies and departments are hereby authorized and directed to give the institute and its personnel their full cooperation in every possible manner.