MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Ports and Marine Resources

By: Senator(s) Hewes

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF SECTION 49-15-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROHIBITS THE TAKING OF FEMALE CRABS BEARING EGGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 49-15-85, Mississippi Code of 1972, which prohibits the taking of female crabs bearing eggs, is repealed.

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