Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-21: Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-21

In the discretion of the State Board of Health, samples or specimens for analysis may be taken by duly qualified and sworn inspectors. Whenever practicable, samples shall be taken by representatives of the board. The Office of the State Chemist shall have primary responsibility for providing chemical, physical and microbiological analytical services in support of regulatory programs provided for herein.