MS HB505

Extends the repeal date of Section 69-25-10 from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019, continuing the requirement for permits to cultivate potentially invasive nonnative plant species.

Maintains the prohibition on cultivating potentially invasive nonnative plants in plantings larger than one acre without a special permit from the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.

Requires permit applicants to provide the plant name and legal description of lands, with permits valid for one year and renewable for continued cultivation.

Mandates a surety bond to cover costs of removing and destroying the plants if ordered by the department.

Grants the department authority to inspect permit holder lands, investigate operations, and order removal and destruction of nonnative plants if they become invasive or constitute a nuisance.