Mississippi · HB683

Jackson County; include in prohibition on using a purse seine for the taking of fish within one mile of the shoreline.

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Sponsors: 2
Votes: Mar 12
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Description

An act to amend section 49-15-79, mississippi code of 1972, to include jackson county, mississippi, in the counties where it is prohibited for any person, firm or corporation using or attempting to use a purse seine for the taking of fish or to have such seine in the water within one mile of the shoreline; And for related purposes.

Subjects

Jackson County

Progress

Sent to committeeJan 14, 2026
Committee said yesJan 28, 2026
PassedFeb 4, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 16, 2026
Committee said yesMar 2, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 11, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 12, 2026
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