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MS HB204
Bill
Status
Passed
3/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joe Warren
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 49-7-90 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to delete the sunset/repealer provision on penalties and regulations governing the unlawful taking or possession of paddlefish
- Makes permanent the authority of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to promulgate rules, issue permits, and collect fees for the harvest and sale of paddlefish and paddlefish parts
- Maintains Class I violation penalties for unlawful taking or possession of paddlefish, including mandatory forfeiture of all hunting, trapping, fishing privileges, and paddlefish permits for at least one year, plus a $500 reinstatement fee
- Retains the requirement that any person selling nonnative fish taken from public waters must possess a commercial fishing license and report catch activities as required by commission regulation
- Effective date of July 1, 2010; introduced by Representative Warren and referred to the Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks committee during the 2010 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Paddlefish; delete repealer on penalties for unlawful possession of.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/15/2010
Full Bill Text
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