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MS SB2727

Bill

Status

Failed

6/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Neil Whaley

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-7-31.5 to clarify that transportation of wild hogs in Mississippi is a Class I violation, with penalties as provided under Section 49-7-141.

  • Removes the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks' authority to issue permits for transportation of feral hogs, live swine, or Russian boars on public roads or off the property where captured.

  • Prohibits any person from transporting live feral hogs, wild swine, or Russian boars on public roads or relocating them within the state without authorization.

  • Maintains exemption for lawful transport of domestic swine for customary agricultural or commercial purposes within or between states.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Wild hogs; clarify designation of Class I violation for transportation of, and eliminate permits.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

6/19/2020

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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