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MS SB2716

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sean Tindell

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 59-15-1 to exempt municipal small water craft harbors from tidelands leasing requirements of the Secretary of State.

  • Exemption applies only if no establishment requiring a "gaming license" as defined in Section 75-76-5 is located within the harbor.

  • Maintains existing authority for cities with 10,000+ population and municipalities bordering the Mississippi Sound or Gulf of Mexico to establish and operate small water craft harbors and recreational parks.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Tidelands; exempt municipal small water craft harbors from obtaining a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Marine Resources2/24/2015
Ports and Marine Resources1/19/2015

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