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MS HB98
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Timmy Ladner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use of haul seine nets for taking fish in marine waters within one-half mile of the shoreline of Cat Island.
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Defines "like contrivances" as any net similar in form, function, purpose, or use to a gill net, trammel net, or entanglement net.
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Exempts hand seines, cast nets, and brill nets from the restrictions in this section.
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Changes the term "fish" to "finfish" in the existing prohibition on gill nets, trammel nets, and entanglement nets within one-half mile of shoreline.
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Violations are punishable under the penalties provided in Section 49-15-100, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Legislative Description
Haul seine net; prohibit use of for taking of certain fish within one-half mile of the shoreline of Cat Island.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2019