Clarifies authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands.
Mississippi HB15 aims to clarify the authority of the Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands. It confirms that the Secretary of State retains management and administrative control over these lands unless explicitly divested by the Legislature. The bill also defines Public Trust Tidelands, outlines leasing requirements, and specifies areas where gaming is permitted. It mandates annual in-lieu tidelands assessments for gaming licensees not leasing from the state and establishes a fund for these assessments.
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