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MS SB2945

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Gollott

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates tripletail (lobotes surinamensis) as a saltwater game fish in Mississippi, adding it to the existing classification alongside cobia

  • Establishes a daily catch limit of two (2) tripletail per person

  • Prohibits the sale, barter, or trade of tripletail caught in Mississippi waters, consistent with game fish regulations

  • Allows tripletail to be sold in Mississippi only if purchased from a state where it can be lawfully caught and sold, with sellers required to maintain purchase documentation for 60 days

  • Effective date of July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Marine Resources; designate tripletail as saltwater game fish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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