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MS HB204

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joe Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

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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