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MS SB2597

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Gollott

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-15-40 of Mississippi Code to expand the Commission on Marine Resources' authority over oyster aquaculture and production technologies
  • Allows the commission to construct, operate, and maintain onshore molluscan facilities for testing and proving technology relating to oysters and other shellfish using federal or special funds (not general funds)
  • Permits the commission to contract with persons for operation, testing, maintenance, and evaluation of facilities, subject to State Personnel Board approval
  • Authorizes the commission to lease up to 1,000 acres of water bottoms to Mississippi political subdivisions for oyster reef development, with subdivisions permitted to charge fees for oyster harvesting
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Commission on Marine Resources; revise authority relating to oyster aquaculture facility developments.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Marine Resources3/14/2016
Ports and Marine Resources2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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