MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2019 Regular Session

To: Marine Resources

By: Representative Ladner

House Bill 97

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPEN SEASON FOR SPOTTED SEATROUT SHALL BE FROM OCTOBER 1 UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1.  The open season for taking spotted seatrout (Cynscion nebulosus) by commercial net fishing shall be from October 1 until the last day of February.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2019.