Mississippi HB734 clarifies the leasing of oyster reefs by the Department of Marine Resources.
Mississippi HB734 brings forward sections 49-15-27 and 49-15-36 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which pertain to the regulation and leasing of oyster reefs. The bill grants the Department of Marine Resources full jurisdiction and control over all designated state-owned reefs and oyster bottoms. It outlines the terms and conditions for leasing these areas, including the application process, lease duration, and penalties for non-compliance.
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