§ 49-4-9. Powers and duties of Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

MS Code § 49-4-9 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) To formulate the policy of the department regarding wildlife and fisheries within the jurisdiction of the department;

(b) To apply for, receive and expend any federal or state funds or contributions, gifts, devises, bequests or funds from any other source;

(c) To commission or conduct studies designed to determine alternative methods of managing and conserving the wildlife and fisheries resources of this state in a manner to insure efficiency and sustained productivity;

(d) To receive the advice and counsel of the advisory committees created for the Division of Parks and Recreation and the Division of Wildlife and Fisheries; and

(e) To discharge such other duties, responsibilities and powers as are necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.