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MS HB142

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 49-19-351 to increase penalties for knowingly and willfully violating a county burn ban order during drought or wildfire conditions.

  • Raises minimum fine from $100 to $250 and maximum fine from $500 to $1,000 for burn ban violations.

  • Adds imprisonment penalty of up to six (6) months in jail as an alternative or additional punishment at the court's discretion.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Burn ban; revise penalties for violation of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/22/2016

Committee Referrals

County Affairs3/11/2016
Forestry2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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