MS SB2857

Establishes misdemeanor penalty of up to $1,000 fine and/or 12 months in county jail for willfully discharging a firearm toward another's dwelling and causing property damage or harm to domesticated animals or livestock.

Requires the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to designate, mark, and develop safety programs and regulations for hiking, horseback riding, and walking trails on state-owned wildlife management areas during gun seasons.

Directs the Department to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the USDA Forest Service to develop and implement safety programs and regulations for trails on national forest lands during gun seasons.

Allows counties to regulate firearm discharge within platted subdivisions but prohibits counties from banning firearm discharge on land where projectiles do not cross property lines without owner permission.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.