MS HB1629

Creates a new criminal offense for knowingly entering a shooting preserve or commercial wildlife enclosure without permission and killing, maiming, wounding, or capturing exotic livestock contained within

Establishes penalties including up to $500 fine and/or 6 months jail for willful trespass, plus a Class I violation (fine of $2,000-$5,000 and 5 days imprisonment) for harming the animals, along with forfeiture of hunting/fishing privileges for at least 12 months

Requires offenders to pay restitution to the enclosure owner covering the replacement value of harmed animals plus veterinarian fees, special supplies, lost income, and other costs incurred

Defines "exotic livestock" as non-native plant-eating mammals including non-native deer, exotic ruminants, non-domestic camels, non-domestic swine, and other ungulates raised in captivity for meat production, sport, or exhibition

Defines "commercial wildlife enclosure" as a privately owned fenced facility containing at least 300 contiguous acres with at least 50% suitable habitat for white-tailed deer