AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-15-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF OYSTER LEASES; TO AMEND SECTION 49-15-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT PERMITTED OYSTER LEASE AREAS NOT SUBJECT TO A LEASE SHALL REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 49-15-17, 49-15-27, 49-15-37, 49-15-38, 49-15-46, 49-15-47
Committee Substitute: 49-15-27, 49-15-36
As Passed by the Senate: 49-15-27, 49-15-36
Approved by the Governor: 49-15-27, 49-15-36