AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-15-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' RESERVE UNIT SHALL SERVE WITHOUT PAY AND WITHOUT CERTAIN BENEFITS; TO AUTHORIZE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES RELATED TO HOMELAND SECURITY THREATS; TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A MEMBER OF THE RESERVE ALSO BEING A MEMBER OF ANY POLICE, AUXILIARY POLICE, CIVIL DEFENSE, OR PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESERVE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SHALL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF OF MARINE PATROL OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 49-15-21
As Passed by the House: 49-15-21