Dumping dead wildlife; person shall have hunting license revoked for one year.
HB 259 prohibits discarding dead wildlife, parts, or waste on streets, roads, waterways, or private property without permission. If convicted, hunters face automatic revocation of their hunting license for one year, along with mandatory cleanup, property restoration, or community service for first offenses. The law directly affects licensed hunters who violate this dumping rule, with second offenses triggering the same license suspension. It amends Mississippi Code § 97-15-32 to enforce these penalties through the Wildlife Commission.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
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Scott Bounds
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