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MS HB848

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ken Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Grants the fish and wildlife agency authority to perform necessary acts to ensure the conservation of fish and wildlife.

  • Places revenue from hunting and fishing license sales under exclusive control of the state fish and wildlife agency for administration purposes only.

  • Repeals Section 49-5-27, which previously provided the state's assent to the Fish Restoration and Management Projects Act.

  • 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

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