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MS SB2523

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes pecan harvesting season from October 1 - December 31 to September 1 - January 31
  • Establishes criminal penalties of up to $100 fine or 30 days jail for unlawfully removing pecans from public rights-of-way during harvesting season
  • Reclassifies unauthorized entry onto private pecan property to remove pecans for financial benefit as petit or grand larceny instead of simple misdemeanor
  • Requires courts to order restitution to pecan owners at current replacement value for stolen pecans, with petit or grand larceny determination based on the pecans' fair market value
  • Effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Pecan Harvesting Law; revise penalties for violating.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/13/2023
Agriculture1/16/2023

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