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MS HB1130

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Separates the combination seafood dealer and processor license into two distinct licenses under Mississippi Code Section 49-15-28
  • Sets each license fee at $100 annually for both seafood dealers and seafood processors
  • Prohibits seafood dealers from operating as seafood processors, but allows seafood processors to operate as seafood dealers
  • Exempts fresh seafood dealers who only preserve product to prevent spoilage, nonresident commercial wholesalers with proof of purchase, contract carriers, and restaurants/retailers receiving product from licensed wholesalers
  • Takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Department of Marine Resources; revise license issued for seafood dealers and seafood processors.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Ports and Marine Resources2/15/2022
Marine Resources1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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