Mississippi § 49-15-7 - Oyster, clam, cay shells and other shells declared to be property of state.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-15-7 — Oyster, clam, cay shells and other shells declared to be property of state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-15-7. Oyster, clam, cay shells and other shells declared to be property of state.
All shells of dead oysters, clams and other shellfish; and all of the oyster shells, clam shells, mussel shells, dead reef shells, and cay shells, being upon or under the bottom of, or under the tidewaters within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi, and all beds, banks and accumulations of such shells within such territorial jurisdiction on or under the bottoms of such waters, or surrounded by such waters, being the property of the State of Mississippi are hereby further declared to be the property of the State of Mississippi under the jurisdiction of the commission.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 49-15-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-15-7 cover?
Section 49-15-7 ("Oyster, clam, cay shells and other shells declared to be property of state.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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