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MS SB2664

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Gollott

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires nonresident applicants for Mississippi commercial fishing licenses to meet their home state's mandatory licensing requirements before receiving a Mississippi nonresident commercial fishing license

  • Maintains existing reciprocity provisions where nonresidents from Gulf Coast states pay the same fees as Mississippi residents, unless their home state charges Mississippi residents higher fees

  • Prohibits issuing nonresident commercial fishing licenses to applicants from states that do not issue nonresident licenses for that particular fishing activity

  • Establishes a $5,000 fine and forfeiture of equipment, gear, or nets for nonresidents who commercially harvest seafood in Mississippi waters without the required license

Legislative Description

Marine Resources; require a nonresident to meet licensing requirements before receiving a Mississippi commercial fishing license.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Marine Resources2/20/2017
Ports and Marine Resources1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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