MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2022 Regular Session
To: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
By: Representative Arnold
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS FROM REDUCING THE WHITE-TAILED DEER POPULATION AS A RESULT OF SUCH DEER TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 OR ANY OF ITS VARIANTS, OR BEING EXPOSED TO THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shall not reduce the white-tailed deer population as a result of such deer testing positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) or any of its variants, or being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.