Miss. Code Ann. § 57-10-515

The planning and development districts and qualified entities are hereby authorized to engage legal counsel, accountants, financial advisors, appraisers, consultants and others as needed in connection with providing assistance to small businesses pursuant to this article, and to charge the costs of these services to the small businesses receiving such assistance or charge the proceeds of such assistance therefor. To the extent required by DECD, such professional services shall be engaged on a statewide program basis.