Mississippi Legislature

1997 Regular Session

Senate Bill 2815

[Introduced]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Captive Wild Animal Protection Act.

History of Actions:

101/20/97(S)Referred To Wildlife and Fisheries
202/04/97(S)Died In Committee

Background Information:

Effective dateJanuary 1, 1998
DispositionDead
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredYes

Senate Committee:

Principal Author: Hewes

Title: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS; TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT MORE STRINGENT STANDARDS; TO AUTHORIZE CIVIL SUITS BY CITIZENS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 01/20/97 at 20:25.



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