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MS HB653

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum fine for knowingly and willfully violating a county burn ban from $100 to $250
  • Increases maximum fine for burn ban violations from $500 to $1,000
  • Adds jail time as a penalty option, allowing imprisonment up to six (6) months at the court's discretion
  • Requires county sheriffs to report all burn ban violations to the State Forestry Commission
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Burn ban; revise penalties for violation of.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Forestry1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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