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MS HB1432
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Casey Eure
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AI Summary
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Grants the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks plenary authority to adopt regulations for all white-tailed deer breeding facilities to conserve native wildlife and protect recreational economy.
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Permits licensees of white-tailed deer breeding facilities to purchase, sell, or transfer farm-raised white-tailed deer to other licensed breeding farms and permitted high fence hunting enclosures.
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Requires prior approval from the Commission before importing or translocating live white-tailed deer into Mississippi, with regulations emphasizing disease prevention.
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Defines "deer" to mean white-tailed deer not contained in commercial enclosures or permitted breeding facilities.
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Establishes Class I violations with penalties as provided in Section 49-7-141 for violations of Commission regulations on deer breeding facilities, wildlife enclosures, and importation rules; effective July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
White-tailed deer farms; authorize commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to regulate.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012