CWD testing; make third violation a felony with an increased penalty.

SB 2283 requires owners of high-fenced deer enclosures in Mississippi to submit deer samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing annually, mandating at least one sample per 200 acres. It increases penalties for non-compliance: a first violation incurs a $500 fine, a second $1,000, and a third or subsequent violation becomes a felony punishable by $2,000-$5,000 fines. The bill directly affects deer enclosure operators who must comply with these testing rules. Key provisions include specific sample submission requirements and the escalation of penalties for repeated failures to test harvested or dead deer within enclosures. This amendment to Mississippi Code § 49-7-58.6 takes effect July 1, 2025.