Mississippi § 49-15-84 - 1.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-15-84 — 1., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-15-84. 1.
The commission may establish a closed season for the use of crab traps in the public waters of this state. The commission may designate the closed season as not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days per year. Any crab trap remaining in the public waters after the expiration to the seventh day of a closed season may be considered as abandoned under the regulations established by the commission. The commission shall adopt rules to govern the removal and disposal of abandoned crab traps as necessary to enhance: The conservation and management of crab resources; Boating safety; The cleanliness of the beds and bottoms of the public waters of the state; and Enforcement of this chapter. Abandoned crab traps are litter and are subject to immediate removal and disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 49-15-84
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-15-84 cover?
Section 49-15-84 ("1.") 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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