MS SB2737

Amends Section 97-41-11 of Mississippi Code to add specific prohibitions against organizing, conducting, possessing, training, purchasing, or selling chickens for cockfighting purposes.

First offense for conducting or participating in cockfighting results in a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both.

Second or subsequent offense for conducting or participating in cockfighting results in a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment of 1 to 3 years in the Department of Corrections, or both.

Makes it unlawful for any person to attend a cockfight, wager on a cockfight, or pay admission to view or wager on a cockfight, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both.

Effective date is July 1, 2015.