MS SB2662

Amends Section 97-41-11 of the Mississippi Code to create specific prohibitions against cockfighting, removing "cock" from the general animal fighting statute and establishing separate cockfighting offenses.

Makes it unlawful to organize, conduct, or possess chickens intended for commercial or private cockfights where injury, death, or mutilation is intended or foreseeable.

Establishes penalties for cockfighting organizers and participants: up to $1,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment for first offense; $1,000-$5,000 fine or 1-3 years in Department of Corrections for subsequent offenses.

Makes it unlawful to attend a cockfight, wager on a cockfight, or pay admission to view or wager on cockfighting, with penalties of up to $1,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.