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MS HB884

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for Mississippi Forestry Commission authority to hire law enforcement officers from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2021
  • Allows the commission to appoint up to six law enforcement officers with authority to bear arms, investigate, and make arrests limited to woods arson cases
  • Officers may issue citations for violations involving recklessly or with gross negligence causing fire to burn another's lands
  • Officers must comply with minimum educational and training standards for law enforcement
  • Takes effect June 30, 2018

Legislative Description

Mississippi Forestry Commission; extend repealer on authority to hire law enforcement officers to investigate woods arson.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Forestry1/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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