Bill Text: MS SB2577 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Marine Resources; consent to federal aid legislation to ensure continuation of federal funds for marine conservation.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-02-05 - Died In Committee [SB2577 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2013-SB2577-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2013 Regular Session

To: Ports and Marine Resources; Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

By: Senator(s) Wiggins

Senate Bill 2577

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE STATE ASSENT TO FEDERAL AID LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THE CONSERVATION OF MARINE RESOURCES; TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE FROM MARINE FISHING LICENSE SALES SHALL BE UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE COMMISSION ON MARINE RESOURCES FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE'S FISH AND MARINE RESOURCES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The State of Mississippi hereby assents to the provisions of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act [16 USCS, Section 699 et seq.] and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act [16 USCS, Section 777 et seq.].  The Commission on Marine Resources may perform any acts as may be necessary to ensure the conservation of fish and marine life.  Revenue from saltwater license sales shall be controlled only by the Department of Marine Resources and used only when exercising responsibilities specific to the management of the state's fish and marine resources, which the department has authority under state law.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.