Mississippi Code Title 51. Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control § 51-5-3

(a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(b) Be of good moral character;

(c) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission a reasonable knowledge of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the commission under the provisions of this chapter;

(d) Possess the necessary drilling equipment, or present to the commission sufficient evidence to show that he has access to the use of such equipment at any time he needs it; and

(e) Have not less than three (3) years' experience in the work for which he is applying for a license.