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MS HB1040

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Frances Fredericks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commission on Marine Resources to indefinitely revoke the license of any person and their boat/vessel upon conviction of five seafood violations within a five-year period
  • Prohibits indefinitely the issuance of new licenses to such persons and vessels for catching or taking seafood from Mississippi waters
  • Requires the commission to follow administrative procedures outlined in Section 49-15-401 when exercising this revocation authority
  • Maintains existing penalty structure including fines of $100-$500 for first offenses, $500-$1,000 for second offenses within three years, and $2,000-$4,000 or up to 30 days jail for third or subsequent offenses
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Marine Resources; authorize commission to to revoke license indefinitely for multiple offenses within a certain time period.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2010

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