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MS HB1072
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Casey Eure
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 3-3-1 to redefine the state's territorial waters boundaries
- Establishes territorial waters to include all territory from the March 1, 1817 act of Congress plus any territory ceded by later Congressional acts or interstate compacts
- Extends territorial waters jurisdiction three Marine Leagues offshore from Cat Island, Ship Island, Horn Island, and Petit Bois Island
- Allows for modifications to boundaries as determined by the United States Supreme Court
- Effective July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Mississippi Territorial Waters; extend.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/20/2013
Committee Referrals
Ports and Marine Resources2/19/2013
Marine Resources1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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