Mississippi Code Title 53. Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals § 53-7-71

In the reclamation of land affected by surface mining for which it has funds available, the commission may avail itself of any services which may be provided by other state agencies, political subdivisions or the federal government, and may compensate them for the services. The commission may cause the reclamation work to be done through contract with other governmental agencies or with qualified persons. The contracts shall be awarded as provided by state law and policies of the commission. Any person under contract to the commission may enter onto the land affected to carry out the reclamation.