AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-95, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD FORWARD-LOOKING INFRARED (FLIR) AND THERMAL IMAGING DEVICES TO THE PROHIBITED MEANS OF TAKING GAME AT NIGHT; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HUNTS, TAKES OR KILLS ANY ANIMAL DURING LEGAL HUNTING HOURS, AND SUBSEQUENTLY SEARCHES FOR AND/OR RECOVERS SUCH MORTALLY WOUNDED ANIMAL WITH THE AID OF A LIGHT OR LIGHTING DEVICE, IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF TRACKING DOGS FOR THE RETRIEVAL OF WHITE-TAILED DEER SHOT AND WOUNDED DURING LEGAL HUNTING HOURS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 49-7-95, 49-7-27, 49-7-141
Committee Substitute: 49-7-95, 49-7-27, 49-7-141
As Passed by the House: 49-7-95, 49-7-27, 49-7-141
Approved by the Governor: 49-7-95