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MS HB1499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Shane Barnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-15-3 of Mississippi Code of 1972 to classify spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) as a game fish alongside cobia.

  • Modifies the definition of "game fish" to include both cobia and spotted seatrout as officially classified game fish in Mississippi.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Spotted seatrout; classify as a game fish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Marine Resources2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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