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MS HB1263
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Timmy Ladner
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 49-15-15 of the Mississippi Code to exempt location data of artificial reefs created by corporations and private individuals from the Public Records Act for five (5) years after reef creation, but only for reefs located within approved Department of Marine Resources Fish Haven Sites.
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Authorizes the Commission on Marine Resources to establish regulatory programs for commercial fisheries, including issuing permits and endorsements and approving and tagging gear types, with fees not to exceed $10.00 per item.
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Removes the requirement that artificial reef location data be provided to individuals upon written request.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Commission on Marine Resources; revise regulatory authority of and exempt location of artificial reefs from the Public Records Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019