Bill Text: MS SB2918 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Hunting; require person using elevated hunting stands to use safety harness.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-02-05 - Failed [SB2918 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2010-SB2918-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

By: Senator(s) Gollott

Senate Bill 2918

AN ACT TO REQUIRE PERSONS USING CERTAIN TYPES OF ELEVATED HUNTING STANDS TO USE A FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  (1)  Any person using a portable climbing tree stand, a portable lock-on type of tree stand or any similar temporary moveable elevated hunting stand, whether for hunting or other purposes, shall wear a full body safety harness, according to the manufacturer's suggested methods of attachment, adjustment and application while in or upon the stand.

     (2)  A violation of this section is a Class III violation and is punishable as provided in Section 49-7-101.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2010.