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MS SB2118

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes harvesting season from October 1 - December 31 to September 1 - January 31
  • Reclassifies violations from misdemeanor (maximum $100 fine or 30 days jail) to larceny charges subject to petty larceny or grand larceny penalties under Sections 97-17-43 and 97-17-41
  • Requires courts to order restitution to pecan tree owners at current replacement value for damage or loss in addition to any fines or imprisonment
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on removing pecans from trees or public rights-of-way without owner permission during harvesting season
  • Effective date: July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Pecan Harvesting Law; revise penalties for violating.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/25/2020
Agriculture1/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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