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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 13 - Shipping and Transportation of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-13-109

Current through June 25, 2024
Frozen molluscan shellfish shall be transported in such a
				  manner as to remain frozen solid and the temperature of the product maintained
				  at 0°F (-17.8°C) or less.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 13 - Shipping and Transportation of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-13-110

Current through June 25, 2024
Other than documented common carriers, all mechanically
				  refrigerated transport vehicles used by DMR certified dealers for transporting
				  molluscan shellfish must be certified and inspected by the
				  DMR.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 13 - Shipping and Transportation of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-13-111

Current through June 25, 2024
It shall be unlawful to open containers of shucked molluscan
				  shellfish in transit, except for inspection by an official of the DMR or other
				  duly authorized official.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 13 - Shipping and Transportation of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-13-112

Current through June 25, 2024
The Executive Director may establish other time and
				  temperature controls on the shipping and transportation of shellstock as may be
				  required or necessary according to the most recent time/temperature changes in
				  the current version of the ISSC's NSSP Model Ordinance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Dealers receiving shellstock from a harvester shall only
				  accept shellstock that is accompanied by documentation from the harvester
				  demonstrating that the shellstock was harvested under the most recent
				  time/temperature changes in the current version of the ISSC's NSSP Model
				  Ordinance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-101

Current through June 25, 2024
When the dealer is also the harvester, molluscan shellfish
				  shall be placed in a mechanically refrigerated unit within the requirements of
				  the most recent time/temperature changes in the current version of the ISSC's
				  NSSP Model Ordinance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-102

Current through June 25, 2024
Molluscan Shellfish dealers and processors shall place
				  molluscan shellfish under temperature control within the requirements of the
				  most recent time/temperature changes in the current version of the ISSC's NSSP
				  Model Ordinance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-103

Current through June 25, 2024
Molluscan Shellfish shall be stored in a mechanically
				  refrigerated conveyance or unit which is equipped with automatic temperature
				  controls and maintains the ambient air temperature in the storage area
				  consistent with the requirements of the most recent time/temperature changes in
				  the current version of the ISSC's NSSP Model Ordinance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-104

Current through June 25, 2024
Shucked molluscan shellfish may be stored adequately iced as
				  defined in the most current version of the ISSC's NSSP Model Ordinance provided
				  that the ice is from a DMR approved water source and is free of
				  contaminants.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-105

Current through June 25, 2024
Frozen molluscan shellfish shall be stored in such a manner
				  as to remain frozen solid and the temperature of the product maintained at
				  0°F (-17.8°C) or less.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-106 › Section 22-17-14-106.01

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequately iced as defined in the most current version of
					 the ISSC's NSSP Model Ordinance; or
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-106 › Section 22-17-14-106.02

Current through June 25, 2024
Placed and stored in a storage area or conveyance
					 maintained according to the most recent time/temperature changes in the current
					 version of the ISSC's NSSP Model Ordinance; and
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-106 › Section 22-17-14-106.03

Current through June 25, 2024
Without ice, mechanical refrigeration or other approved
					 methods of refrigeration for more than two (2) hours at points of
					 transfer.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-107

Current through June 25, 2024
Shellstock oysters shall be packed in clean barrels, sacks,
				  hampers, or other measurable containers.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 14 - Receiving and Storage of Molluscan Shellfish › Section 22-17-14-108

Current through June 25, 2024
The Executive Director may establish other time and
				  temperature controls on receiving and storing shellstock as may be required or
				  necessary according to the most recent time/temperature changes in the current
				  version of the ISSC's NSSP Model Ordinance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 15 - Recreationally Harvested Shellstock or Molluscan Shellfish Purchased for Personal Consumption › Section 22-17-15-100 › Section 22-17-15-100.01

Current through June 25, 2024
Name, license and certification number of
					 seller
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 15 - Recreationally Harvested Shellstock or Molluscan Shellfish Purchased for Personal Consumption › Section 22-17-15-100 › Section 22-17-15-100.02

Current through June 25, 2024
Quantity of molluscan shellfish purchased
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 15 - Recreationally Harvested Shellstock or Molluscan Shellfish Purchased for Personal Consumption › Section 22-17-15-100 › Section 22-17-15-100.03

Current through June 25, 2024
Purchase date
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 16 - Molluscan Shellfish Recall › Section 22-17-16-100

Current through June 25, 2024
When molluscan shellfish have been landed and have moved into
				  or through the handling, processing and/or marketing system and have been
				  determined by the DMR as subjected to contamination that threatens imminent
				  peril to public health, such oysters shall be recalled. The recalled oysters
				  shall be properly disposed of under the supervision of the DMR to prevent human
				  consumption.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 17 - Depuration › Section 22-17-17-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Depuration of shellstock is permitted as described in the
				  current NSSP Model Ordinance guidelines.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 18 - Post Harvest Processing › Section 22-17-18-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Post Harvest Processing is permitted as described in the
				  current NSSP Model Ordinance guidelines.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 19 - Responsibility › Section 22-17-19-100

Current through June 25, 2024
It shall be the duty and responsibility of each owner,
				  manager, and operator of a certified molluscan shellfish plant to insure that
				  all regulations pertaining thereto are strictly adhered to and that only safe,
				  wholesome, unadulterated molluscan shellfish shall be offered for sale to the
				  consuming public. It shall be his duty and responsibility to see that his plant
				  is properly supervised at all times and all molluscan shellfish can be
				  identified, whether shellstock or shucked molluscan shellfish, to ensure that
				  they were harvested from approved growing waters and that they have been
				  handled and processed in a sanitary manner. Each owner shall be subject to
				  penalties under this Part and Miss. Code Ann.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 20 - Penalties › Section 22-17-20-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Any unlawful act under this Part committed by any person,
				  firm, or corporation shall be deemed a violation of the provisions of this Part
				  and shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction, said person shall be
				  punished in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §
									49-15-63
				  unless a penalty is specifically provided elsewhere in the Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 20 - Penalties › Section 22-17-20-101

Current through June 25, 2024
Violations of more than one section or subsection of this
				  Part or part thereof shall be considered separate offenses and punished as
				  such.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 20 - Penalties › Section 22-17-20-102

Current through June 25, 2024
Any molluscan shellfish in violation of any section of this
				  Part shall be subject to confiscation and disposal of such molluscan shellfish
				  by direction of any designated Marine Patrol Officer of the
				  DMR.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 21 - Sections and Subsections Declared Separable › Section 22-17-21-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Each section and subsection of this Part is hereby declared
				  separable, and if any section or subsection or part thereof shall be held
				  invalid or unconstitutional, the balance of said Title 22 Part 17 shall remain
				  in full force and effect.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 17 - REGULATION OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LANDING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, BUYING, SELLING, OPENING, AND OTHER MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 22 - Administrative Procedures Act › Section 22-17-22-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Pursuant to the amendments to the Administrative Procedures
				  Act, Section 25-43-101.1, et seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, and the
				  rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the Secretary of State;
				  the former Ordinance 17.001 has been modified and the commission and department
				  have adopted the terminology and numbering system developed by the Secretary of
				  State. Therefore, references to "ordinance" or to "Part" appearing in these
				  regulations or the underlying statutes are used interchangeably and refer to
				  the same instrument.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 02 - Justification And Authority › Rule 22-18-02-2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is
				  vested with the jurisdiction and authority over all marine aquatic life and to
				  regulate any matters pertaining to seafood.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  57-15-10,
				  and 79-2215.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 02 - Justification And Authority › Rule 22-18-02-2.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The MDMR is authorized to prescribe types and forms of
				  scientific permits for public educational or scientific institutions, federal
				  and state agencies and consultants performing marine resources
				  studies.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  57-15-10,
				  and 79-2215.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 02 - Justification And Authority › Rule 22-18-02-2.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The MDMR is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations
				  governing the taking of oysters and shrimp by nonprofit organizations and shall
				  issue such regulations to all organizations upon request and the issuance of
				  the special permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 02 - Justification And Authority › Rule 22-18-02-2.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The MDMR is authorized to issue permits to obtain estuarine
				  and marine brood stock.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  79-22-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each application received will be reviewed based on
				  individual project merit. After review by personnel of the MDMR, a
				  recommendation will be made to the Executive Director of the MDMR or his
				  designee as to the validity of the permit request and if it has sufficient
				  merit for issuance.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Executive Director of the MDMR or his designee reserves
				  the right to cancel for cause at any time an existing Special
				  Permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The original permit or a copy of the original permit must be
				  in the possession of one of the permittees when taking or possessing samples
				  under the conditions of the permit. Permits are not transferable but may be
				  issued in more than one person's name.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The MDMR reserves the right at any time to send an observer
				  aboard any vessel to monitor collection or harvesting
				  activities.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The taking of threatened, endangered, or otherwise
				  prohibited species is strictly prohibited, unless proper authority is received
				  from the controlling regulating federal/state agency. A copy of said authority
				  must be submitted to the MDMR along with the initial application of the
				  appropriate permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.6

Current through June 25, 2024
No other commercial or recreational harvesting and/or
				  collecting can take place during the harvesting or collecting activity being
				  conducted under the issuance of any Special Permits, unless otherwise
				  authorized by the Executive Director.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.7

Current through June 25, 2024
All MDMR Special Permits are valid only in the marine waters
				  and state managed areas under the territorial jurisdiction of the MDMR. These
				  waters include all waters south of Interstate 10 in Hancock, Harrison and
				  Jackson Counties and extend to approximately three miles south of the barrier
				  islands. All state managed areas include those parcels acquired and managed by
				  the MDMR's Coastal Preserves Program. To conduct sampling activities within the
				  one-mile boundary of the Gulf Islands National Seashore permission must also be
				  obtained from the National Park Service located in Ocean Springs, MS at (228)
				  875-9057.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The MDMR Marine Patrol Office (228) 523-4134 must be notified
				  the morning of sampling in advance of the start of any research
				  activity.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.9

Current through June 25, 2024
All Special Permits will expire December 31 of the year of
				  issuance, unless otherwise noted. The Executive Director or his designee may
				  set time limits or restrict the duration of harvest activities as deemed
				  necessary.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.10

Current through June 25, 2024
The Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit must be signed
				  by both the Executive Director of the MDMR and the permittee.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 03 - Conditions Applicable To All Special Permits › Rule 22-18-03-3.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Violation of any of these conditions will render the Special
				  Permit null and void and subject the violator to penalty provisions identified
				  in Chapter 9 below.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 04 - Scientific Research Permit › Rule 22-18-04-4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
For the purpose of this permit, scientific research is
				  defined as any research, monitoring, restoration, or collection activity having
				  potential direct or indirect impact to state-managed natural resources. When
				  making the initial request in writing for an MDMR Scientific Research Permit
				  the applicant must include the following information on a form provided by the
				  MDMR:
A. Name, address, email address
				and daytime phone number of applicant.
B. Names of all person(s) that will be
				conducting field research activities under the provisions of the specific
				permit.
C. Registration and/or
				documentation number(s) of all vehicles or vessels that will be involved in
				research activities and name of vessel(s), as applicable.
D. A general description of all activities
				which will be conducted, including a schedule of activities, research methods,
				number and size of all gear to be used, and frequency of activity by gear type,
				and a target sample/harvest size, as applicable.
E. A map showing the geographical location of
				the research activities, with each location identified by
				coordinates.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 04 - Scientific Research Permit › Rule 22-18-04-4.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A complete written report of all collection activities must
				  be submitted on a form provided by the MDMR within 30 days of the expiration
				  date of the permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 04 - Scientific Research Permit › Rule 22-18-04-4.3

Current through June 25, 2024
None of the samples collected under the authority of an MDMR
				  Scientific Research Permit are to be sold, bartered, traded or consumed. Only
				  applicants who can demonstrate a specific need for retaining samples as an
				  integral part of the project will be authorized to retain
				  samples.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 05 - Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit › Rule 22-18-05-5.1

Current through June 25, 2024
If the non-profit organization is requesting to harvest
				  shrimp prior to the official opening of the season or if the non-profit
				  organization is requesting to harvest oysters outside the open season or in
				  areas not normally open to harvest, the initial request must be submitted in
				  writing and the applicant must include the following information on a form
				  provided by the MDMR.
A. Applicant
				name, date, official name and tax exempt number of non-profit organization,
				phone number of applicant, email address and address.
B. Names of all person(s) that will be
				harvesting or transporting shrimp and/or oysters.
C. Registration and/or documentation
				number(s) of all vehicles or vessels involved in harvesting or transporting
				shrimp and/or oysters and name of vessel(s), as applicable.
D. A general description of all activities
				which will be conducted, including a schedule of harvest activities, number and
				size of all gear to be used, frequency of collection activity by gear type, and
				a target harvest amount.
E. A
				description of the general area where harvest activity will take
				place.
F. The point of departure
				and return must be included in the application.
G. Name and date of the function shrimp or
				oyster are harvested for.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 05 - Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit › Rule 22-18-05-5.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under Section 501
				  (c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and have on file with the State
				  Tax Commission a tax-exempt letter issued by the United States Internal Revenue
				  Service. Each application received will be reviewed by Office of Marine
				  Fisheries personnel, and a recommendation will be made to the Executive
				  Director of the MDMR or his designee as to the validity of the permit request
				  and if it has sufficient merit for issuance.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 05 - Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit › Rule 22-18-05-5.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The Shrimp Permit will only be issued to non-profit
				  organizations that conduct functions prior to the official opening of shrimp
				  season. The Oyster Permit will only be issued to non-profit organizations
				  demonstrating a need to harvest oysters outside the open season or in areas
				  closed to harvest. All regulations and statutes must be adhered to as defined
				  in the current version of Title 22 Parts 1 and 2 as well as the applicable
				  state statute.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 05 - Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit › Rule 22-18-05-5.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Trawling and oyster harvesting is limited to the hours
				  beginning thirty (30) minutes before legal sunrise and ending thirty (30)
				  minutes after legal sunset on the date that harvest is permitted. In the event
				  of inclement weather an alternate date must be included on the application.
				  Harvest activities must be coordinated with the Office of Marine Fisheries a
				  minimum of one week prior to any harvesting and all harvest activities as
				  regulated under State Statute or Part apply.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 05 - Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit › Rule 22-18-05-5.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The total catch of shrimp will be limited to that deemed
				  necessary by the MDMR and the applicant, but will not exceed a maximum of 500
				  pounds. Any by-catch must be returned to the water immediately. The Executive
				  Director will determine the total number of oysters the permittee will be
				  allowed to harvest under the conditions of the permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 05 - Non-Profit Organization Harvesters Permit › Rule 22-18-05-5.6

Current through June 25, 2024
A complete written report of all harvest activities must be
				  submitted on a form provided by the MDMR within 30 days of the expiration date
				  of the permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 06 - Marine Brood Stock Collection Permit › Rule 22-18-06-6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
When making the initial request in writing for a Marine
				  Brood Stock Collection Permit the applicant must include the following
				  information on a form provided by the MDMR:
A. Name, address, email address and daytime
				phone number of applicant
B. Names
				of all person(s) that will be conducting field collections under the provisions
				of the specific permit.
C.
				Registration and/or documentation number(s) of all vehicles or vessels that
				will be involved in collection activities and name of vessel(s) if
				applicable.
D. A general
				description of all activities which will be conducted, including a schedule of
				collection activities, collection methods, number and size of all gear to be
				used, frequency of collection activity by gear type.
E. A map showing the geographical location of
				the collection activities.
F.
				Target species and proposed number of each species to be harvested.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  79-22-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 06 - Marine Brood Stock Collection Permit › Rule 22-18-06-6.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A complete written report of all collection activities must
				  be submitted on a form provided by the MDMR Office of Marine Fisheries within
				  30 days following the expiration date of the permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  79-22-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 06 - Marine Brood Stock Collection Permit › Rule 22-18-06-6.3

Current through June 25, 2024
None of the finfish or shellfish collected under the
				  authority of a Marine Brood Stock Collection Permit are to be sold, bartered,
				  traded or consumed.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  79-22-15.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 07 - Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species Permit › Rule 22-18-07-7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
When making the initial request in writing for an
				  Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species Permit the applicant must include the
				  following information on a form provided by the MDMR:
A. Name, address, email address and daytime
				phone number of applicant
B. Names
				of all person(s) that will be conducting harvest activities under the
				provisions of the specific permit.
C. Registration and/or documentation
				number(s) of all vehicles or vessels that will be involved in harvest
				activities and name of vessel(s), as applicable.
D. A general description of all activities
				which will be conducted, including a schedule of harvest activities, harvest
				methods, number and size of all gear to be used, including a diagram of gear to
				be used, and a target harvest amount, as applicable.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  and 49-15307.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 07 - Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species Permit › Rule 22-18-07-7.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A complete written report of all harvest activities must be
				  submitted on a form provided by the MDMR Office of Marine Fisheries within 30
				  days following the expiration date of the permit to include but not limited
				  to:
A. Number of trips
B. Duration of trips
C. Number and/or pounds of target species
				harvested
D. Disposition of
				catch
E. Area of harvest
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 07 - Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species Permit › Rule 22-18-07-7.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Only the target species harvested under the authority of a
				  Marine Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species Permit are allowed to be sold,
				  bartered, traded or consumed. All other species of marine organisms must be
				  returned immediately to the marine waters under the territorial jurisdiction of
				  the State of Mississippi.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 07 - Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species Permit › Rule 22-18-07-7.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The Executive Director of the MDMR or his designee will
				  determine the types of commercial licenses that must be obtained for harvesting
				  seafood under the Marine Experimental Gear/Underutilized Species
				  Permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 08 - Special Transport Permit › Rule 22-18-08-8.1

Current through June 25, 2024
If any agency, institution, organization, or corporation
				  requests to transport for the purposes of rehabilitation, research or education
				  any live or dead specimen(s) of marine species for which harvest or possession
				  is otherwise prohibited, the initial request must be submitted in writing and
				  the applicant must include the following information on a form provided by the
				  MDMR:
A. Name, address, email address
				and daytime phone number of applicant
B. Names of person(s) that will be conducting
				transport operations under the provisions of the specific permit.
C. Registration and/or documentation
				number(s) of all vehicles or vessels that will be involved in transport
				activities and name of vessel(s) if applicable.
D. A general description of all activities
				which will be conducted, including a schedule of transport activities and
				transport methods.
E. Species and
				proposed number of each species to be transported.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 08 - Special Transport Permit › Rule 22-18-08-8.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A complete written report of all transport activities must
				  be submitted on a form provided by the MDMR Office of Marine Fisheries within
				  30 days following the expiration date of the permit.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-11,
				  49-15-15,
				  49-15-36,
				  49-15-64,
				  49-15-303,
				  49-15-304,
				  49-15-307,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 09 - Penalties › Rule 22-18-09-9.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Violations under this part will be charged in accordance
				  with the provisions of Miss. Code Ann. §
									49-15-1
				  et seq. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.
				  Violations of more than one chapter or subchapter of this part or part thereof
				  will be considered separate offenses and punished as such.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-1
				  et. seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI › Chapter 10 - Chapters And Subchapters Declared Separable › Rule 22-18-10-10.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each chapter and subchapter of this Part is hereby declared
				  separable, and if any chapter or subchapter or part thereof is held invalid or
				  unconstitutional, the balance of said Title 22 Part 18 will remain in full
				  force and effect.
MISS. CODE ANN.
				  §§
										49-15-1
				  et. seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 19 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED COASTAL PRESERVE AREAS › Chapter 01 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 22-19-01-1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
This Part establishes regulations for public use of
				  state-owned Coastal Preserve Areas (CPAs)
MISS. CODE
				  ANN. §
										49-27-1
				  et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 19 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED COASTAL PRESERVE AREAS › Chapter 02 - JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORITY › Rule 22-19-02-2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The mission of the Coastal Preserves Program is to
				  effectively preserve, conserve, restore, and manage Mississippi's coastal
				  ecosystems to perpetuate their natural characteristics, features, ecological
				  integrity, social, economic and aesthetic values for future benefit.
MISS. CODE
				  ANN. §§
										49-15-304,
				  49-27-3,
				  49-27-5,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 19 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED COASTAL PRESERVE AREAS › Chapter 02 - JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORITY › Rule 22-19-02-2.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Coastal Preserves Program is charged with managing and
				  maintaining its properties to the fullest extent possible in their natural
				  state, except for the public purposes of hunting, fishing, and public outdoor
				  recreational purposes consistent with preservation of the properties in their
				  natural state.
MISS. CODE
				  ANN. §§
										49-15-304,
				  49-27-3,
				  49-27-5,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 19 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED COASTAL PRESERVE AREAS › Chapter 02 - JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORITY › Rule 22-19-02-2.3

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the public policy of this state to favor the
				  preservation of the natural state of the coastal wetlands and their ecosystems
				  and to prevent the despoliation and destruction of them.
MISS. CODE
				  ANN. §§
										49-15-304,
				  49-27-3,
				  49-27-5,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 19 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED COASTAL PRESERVE AREAS › Chapter 02 - JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORITY › Rule 22-19-02-2.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The Executive Director is vested with authority to adopt,
				  modify or repeal rules or regulations to utilize, manage, conserve, preserve
				  and protect the flora (plants), fauna (animals), tidelands, coastal wetlands,
				  coastal preserves, marine waters and any other matter pertaining to the marine
				  resources under its jurisdiction.
MISS. CODE
				  ANN. §§
										49-15-304,
				  49-27-3,
				  49-27-5,
				  and
				  57-15-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES › Part 19 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF STATE-OWNED COASTAL PRESERVE AREAS › Chapter 02 - JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORITY › Rule 22-19-02-2.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The killing or materially damaging any flora or fauna on or
				  in any coastal wetland is subject to regulation by the Executive
				  Director.
MISS. CODE
				  ANN. §§
										49-15-304,
				  49-27-3,
				  49-27-5,
				  and
				  57-15-10.