MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Marine Resources

By: Representative Frierson

House Bill 1282

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A RECREATIONAL FISHERMAN FROM POSSESSING A CERTAIN NUMBER OF SPOTTED SEA TROUT; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH PROHIBITION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  (1)  It shall be unlawful for a recreational fisherman to possess more than three (3) spotted sea trout (Cynoscion nebulosus) between twelve (12) and fourteen (14) inches.

     (2)  A person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 49-15-63.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2005.