MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2002 Regular Session
To: Wildlife and Fisheries
By: Senator(s) Posey
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF UNLAWFULLY TAKEN GAME ANIMAL, BIRD OR FISH; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. Section 49-7-57, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
49-7-57. Any game animal, bird or fish lawfully taken may be possessed during the open season and during the closed season. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess any unlawfully taken game animal, bird or fish.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.