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MS SB2664
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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Prohibits issuing nonresident commercial fishing licenses to applicants from states that do not issue nonresident licenses for that particular fishing activity
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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