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MS SB2405

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Giles Ward

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-15-27 of the Mississippi Code to increase penalties for hunting or engaging in target practice on levee structures erected by boards of levee commissioners.

  • Applies to the entire landside right-of-way or riverside right-of-way of levee structures within 200 feet from the toe of the levee.

  • Changes penalty from a misdemeanor with fines of $100-$500 to punishment under Section 49-7-141(1) for Class I violations of game and fish laws.

  • Effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Levee structures; increase penalty for hunting or target practice upon.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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