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MS HB632

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces riparian owner rights for state-owned lands on Deer Island from 750 yards to 400 yards from shore for oyster planting, cultivation, and gathering activities.

  • Maintains the 750-yard riparian rights limit for all other lands bordering the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi Sound, or tributary waters.

  • Preserves existing riparian owner protections including private property rights to planted oysters, bathhouses, piers, docks, and exclusive use of structures on their waterfront property.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Riparian owner rights; revise for purposes of state-owned lands on Deer Island.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

6/22/2020

Committee Referrals

Ports and Marine Resources5/12/2020
Marine Resources2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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