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MS HB1296
Bill
Status
Passed
3/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Blaine Eaton
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to establish, set, and collect an additional fee on any license sold to recoup the department's costs of issuing licenses, conducting electronic transactions, and maintaining electronic sales databases
- Existing law already allows license agents to collect and retain $1.00 per resident license issued, with the Commission authorized to contract with agents for up to an additional $1.00 beyond the license fee
- The new fee authority has no specified cap, granting the Commission discretion to determine the amount needed to recover administrative costs
- License agents must be covered under surety bonds at their own expense, with bonding procedures established by the department through administrative rule
- Effective date is July 1, 2010; introduced by Representative Eaton (by request) and sent to the Governor
Legislative Description
Hunting & fishing licenses; allow Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to recoup administrative fees for.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/15/2010
Full Bill Text
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