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MS SB2984
Bill
AI Summary
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Designates the first weekend of "National Fishing and Boating Week" in June as "Free Fishing Weekend" for marine waters, allowing any person to saltwater fish without a license during this period.
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Maintains July 4 as "Free Saltwater Sports Fishing Day," allowing licenseless marine fishing on that date.
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Removes an incorrect reference to marine waters from Section 49-7-9 regarding freshwater fishing licenses, clarifying that the freshwater "Free Fishing Weekend" provision does not apply to marine waters.
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Amends Section 49-15-313 to codify the free fishing weekend and day exemptions from saltwater sports fishing license requirements.
Legislative Description
Marine Resources; designate a free fishing weekend in marine waters.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2011
Full Bill Text
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