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MS HB1216

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Casey Eure

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State of Mississippi assents to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 USCS Section 699 et seq.) and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 USCS Section 777 et seq.).

  • Commission on Marine Resources may perform acts necessary to ensure conservation of fish and marine life.

  • Revenue from saltwater fishing license sales shall be controlled exclusively by the Department of Marine Resources and used solely for management of the state's fish and marine resources within the department's authority.

  • Act takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Commission on Marine Resources; authorize to consent to federal aid legislation to ensure continuation of federal funds for marine conservation.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Ports and Marine Resources2/19/2013
Marine Resources1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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