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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 69-1-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce To Provide Technical Guidance And Outreach To Landowners, Farmers And Producers Regarding The Management Of Nuisance Wildlife, And To Authorize The Department To Accept And Expend Any Special Funds Received For This Purpose; To Amend Section 69-29-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Agricultural And Livestock Theft Bureau Investigators And To Authorize The Bureau To Conduct Training For Law Enforcement Related To Laws Enforced By The Bureau And To Assist Other Law Enforcement Agencies In Cases Of Disaster; To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Exemptions Of Department Law Enforcement Vehicles From Bureau Of Fleet Management Requirements; To Amend Section 69-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The State Fair Commission And Transfer Its Functions And Responsibilities To The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Amend Sections 69-5-3, 69-5-5, 69-5-7, 69-5-8, 69-5-11, 69-5-13, 69-5-15, 69-5-27, 69-5-29 And 69-5-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill:
1. Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce to provide technical guidance and outreach to landowners, farmers, and producers regarding the management of nuisance wildlife, and allows the department to accept and expend any special funds received for this purpose.
2. Increases the number of Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau investigators from 9 to 12, and authorizes the bureau to conduct training for law enforcement and assist other law enforcement agencies in cases of disaster.
3. Exempts certain Department of Agriculture and Commerce law enforcement vehicles from Bureau of Fleet Management requirements.
4. Abolishes the State Fair Commission and transfers its functions and responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
5. Makes various other amendments to laws related to the administration and operation of the State Fairgrounds and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
The bill aims to enhance the state's support for agriculture, livestock, and wildlife management, as well as streamline the oversight and management of the State Fairgrounds.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/30/2020)
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