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MS HB1439

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 49-15-9 to add an exception for state-owned lands along the Hancock County shoreline from Bayou Caddy to the Mississippi-Louisiana state boundary
  • Limits riparian rights for state-owned lands in this Hancock County area to not extend further than 300 yards from the average low watermark, compared to the standard 750 yards for other riparian owners
  • Maintains existing riparian rights for other properties including the right to plant, cultivate, and gather oysters, and to erect bathhouses and structures
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Riparian rights; revise what may be included in.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Ports and Marine Resources3/1/2024
Marine Resources2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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