MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Game and Fish

By: Representative Ford

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-4-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL OF THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO REGULATE HUNTING AND FISHING GUIDE SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 49-4-39, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

49-4-39. The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks may regulate hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing, guide and outfitter services. The commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) Prescribe the form and type of licenses;

(b) Establish fees for the types of licenses; the fee for guide services licenses not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00); the fee for outfitters licenses not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00); and

(c) To exercise all powers and make any regulations necessary to regulate such services.

This section shall repeal on July 1, 2000.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 1999.