Mississippi Administrative Code

The following are the requirements specific for processing saltwater crabs and saltwater crab products. The criticality of the requirement is noted after each as ("C"), ("K"), ("O") or "SO/K"or "S K/C"). Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-13-100 Amended 9/1/2017

The MDMR is authorized to use any combination of fines, certification cancellations, temporary suspension of operating licenses, embargoes, product condemnations or product seizures to accomplish the implementation of this Part. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-14-100 Amended 9/1/2017…

It shall be unlawful within the state of Mississippi to produce, provide for sell or purchase, offer, possess, or have in possession with intent to sell, any saltwater crabs or saltwater crab products which are adulterated or misbranded. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-14-101

Any adulterated, misbranded, mislabeled, or unlabeled saltwater crabs or saltwater crab products under the jurisdiction and authority of the MCMR in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 49-15-15(c), as amended, may be impounded by the MDMR Executive Director, the Director of Marine …

Marine Patrol is authorized to seize and dispose of saltwater crabs or saltwater crab products as directed by the MCMR, the MDMR Executive Director, the Director of Marine Fisheries, the Seafood Technology Bureau Director or a certified Seafood Inspector. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. …

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, as amende…

Each chapter and subchapter of this Part is hereby declared separable, and if any chapter or subchapter or part thereof shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the balance of said Title 22 Part 21 shall remain in full force and effect. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-16-100 Amended…

Violations of more than one chapter or subchapter of this Part or part thereof shall be considered separate and punished as such. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-16-101 Adopted 9/1/2017

Pursuant to the amendments to the Administrative Procedures Act § 25-43-1.101, et seq., of the Mississippi Code Ann. of 1972, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the Secretary of State; the former Ordinance 21.000 has been modified and the MC…

Each chapter and subchapter of this Part is hereby declared separable, and if any chapter or subchapter or part thereof shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the balance of said Title 22 Part 21 shall remain in full force and effect. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-18-100

Violations of more than one chapter or subchapter of this Part or part thereof shall be considered separate and punished as such. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 21-18-101

Pursuant to the amendments to the Administrative Procedures Act § 25-43-1.101, et seq., of the Mississippi Code Ann. of 1972, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the Secretary of State; the former Ordinance 21.000 has been modified and the MC…

Part 23 provides for the regulation of Coastal Wetlands and the implementation of state policy in the Coastal Zone. 100.01 Chapter 04, Chapter 05, and Chapter 06 detail the procedures for evaluating regulated activities. 100.02 Chapter 11 details the procedures for evaluating act…

The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources (Commission) has determined that the regulation of certain activities (regulated activities) within the Coastal Zone and associated coastal watersheds is necessary for the conservation and protection of the biological integrity of th…

The Commission has determined that Coastal Wetlands, because they are integral to the health and productivity of commercially and recreationally important fish species, must be protected and maintained to the maximum extent practicable and that any authorized impacts to Coastal W…

The Commission has determined that suitable sites for water dependent industries must be reserved to the maximum extent practicable for the use of those industries. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-02-102 Adopted 10/22/2018

The Commission is authorized by MS Code Annotated (M.C.A.) § 57-15-6(1) and § 49-27-59 to prepare and implement a coastal program, hereinafter called the Mississippi Coastal Program (PROGRAM), that establishes guidelines and procedures pursuant to certain goals for reasonable ind…

The Commission, in accordance with M.C.A. § 49-27-9, has determined that any party proposing to conduct or cause to be conducted a regulated activity must file an application for a permit with the Commission. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-02-104 Adopted 10/22/2018

The Commission is authorized by M.C.A. § 49-27-23 to grant, issue, reissue, modify, deny, suspend or revoke permits and to limit or condition issued permits in keeping with a consideration of the public policy expressed in M.C.A. § 49-27-3. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-02-105 Adopt…

The Commission has determined that certain mandatory requirements must be satisfied in order for an impact or activity to be authorized or for any activity or agency action to be deemed consistent with the PROGRAM. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-02-106 Adopted 10/22/2018

A pier or similar structure roughly perpendicular to the shoreline necessary to link docks, piers, boat shelters, hoists, and similar structures to land. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-100 Adopted 10/22/2018

The use of dredged material for the restoration, enhancement, or protection of coastal habitats and ecosystems in accordance with M.C.A. § 49-27-61. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-101 Adopted 10/22/2018

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality-Office of Pollution Control, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality-Office of Land and Water Resources, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. These a…

All publicly-owned lands subject to the ebb and flow of the tide; which are below the watermark of mean high tide (MHT); all publicly-owned accretions above the watermark of mean high tide and all publicly-owned submerged water-bottoms below the watermark of mean high tide and in…

Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties seaward to the State's jurisdictional limits. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-104 Adopted 10/22/2018

The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-105 Adopted 10/22/2018

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-106 Adopted 10/22/2018

The removal or displacement by any means of soil, sand, gravel, shells or other material , whether of intrinsic value or not, from coastal wetlands or areas in the Coastal Zone below MHT. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-107 Adopted 10/22/2018

The removal or displacement of soil above MHT which results in the affected area being made subject to regular tidal inundation. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-108 Adopted 10/22/2018

The Executive Director of the Department of Marine Resources. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-109 Adopted 10/22/2018

A structure that has deteriorated to the point that it no longer provides the intended and original function. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-110 Adopted 10/22/2018

A structure that has structural weaknesses but that still provides the intended and original function. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-111 Adopted 10/22/2018

The displacement of waters by deposition of soil, sand, gravel, shells, or other material into Coastal Wetlands or the Coastal Zone; or the artificial alteration of water levels or water currents by physical structures, drainage ditches or otherwise. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03…

Care or upkeep of facilities or structures in order to preserve their condition, purpose, and or function. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-113 Adopted 10/22/2018

A facility providing more than twelve (12) mooring spaces for boats that may provide supplies and services including electricity, fresh water, fuel or sewage collection facilities. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-114 Adopted 10/22/2018

The arithmetic mean of all the high waters occurring in a particular nineteen-year (19-year) tidal epoch period or for a shorter period of time after corrections are applied to the short term observations to reduce these values to the equivalent nineteen-year (19-year) value. Not…

The arithmetic mean of all the low waters occurring in a particular nineteen-year (19-year) tidal epoch period or for a shorter period of time after corrections are applied to the short term observations to reduce these values to the equivalent nineteen-year (19-year) value. Note…

The consolidated statement of State policy in the coastal area, as prescribed by M.C.A. § 57-15-1 et seq., including all narratives, descriptive materials, maps, figures, and tables. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-117 Adopted 10/22/2018

MCA. §§ 49-27-1 et seq. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-118 Adopted 10/22/2018

Any natural person, partnership, joint stock company, corporation, unincorporated association or society, or the state and any agency thereof, or any county, municipality or political subdivision, or any other corporation of any character whatsoever. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03…

A pier that is part of an adjacent single-family home subdivision or multi-family condominium or apartment development that provides mooring spaces and docking facilities restricted for use by only home owners or tenants of the adjacent development. Private single-family and mult…

Any beach which has been dedicated to the public or in which the public has a right of use by easement, prescription, custom, government ownership, or any other act, law or instrument. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-121 Adopted 10/22/2018

A marina that offers mooring spaces and docking facilities for lease by the general public. Public marinas include recreational and commercial marinas, and they require a "C" for commercial or "I" for industrial use designation. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-122 Adopted 10/22/201…

The dredging, excavating or removing of sediment, mud, sand, gravel, flora, fauna, or aggregate of any kind from any coastal wetlands; the dumping, filling or depositing of any soil, stones, sand, gravel, mud, aggregate of any kind or garbage, either directly or indirectly, on or…

Restoring facilities or structures to their original condition, purpose, and function. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-124 Adopted 10/22/2018

Coastal Wetlands containing submerged aquatic vegetation, emergent marsh vegetation, shellfish beds, fishing reefs, and hard banks containing reef building organisms. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-125 Adopted 10/22/2018

A Special Management Area designated under Chapter 21. Notes 22 Miss. Code. R. 23-03-126 Adopted 10/22/2018