Revises provisions related to Public Trust Tidelands in Mississippi.
Mississippi HB1062 revises various provisions related to Public Trust Tidelands, emphasizing the state's ownership and the Secretary of State's role as trustee. It mandates that all uses of Public Trust Tidelands, including those for gaming operations, require a lease from the state. The bill also clarifies that a gaming use is separate from commercial use and requires a specific lease. Additionally, it establishes a Coastal Preserve System Timber Account and outlines procedures for leasing state-owned lands for mineral development.
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