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MS HB848
Bill
Status
4/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ken Morgan
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 49-5-25 to confirm Mississippi's assent to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950.
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Grants the fish and wildlife agency authority to perform necessary acts to ensure the conservation of fish and wildlife.
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Places revenue from hunting and fishing license sales under exclusive control of the state fish and wildlife agency for administration purposes only.
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Repeals Section 49-5-27, which previously provided the state's assent to the Fish Restoration and Management Projects Act.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
State assent; revise to conform to federal aid legislation to ensure conservation of fish and wildlife.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/18/2012