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Miss. Code Ann. § 51-2-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be cited as the “Mississippi Marine Litter Act of 1989.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 51-2-3 Disposal of plastics and other garbage in marine waters; storage of certain substances in closed containers on vessels in marine waters; release of substances due to accidents or acts of nature; penalties
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(1) It is unlawful for any person or vessel to discharge any type of plastics, including synthetic ropes, fishing nets, garbage bags and other garbage, including paper products, glass, metal, dunnage, lining and packing materials into the marine waters of this state. (2) For purp…
Miss. Code Ann. § 51-2-5 Commission to promulgate regulations
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The Commission on Marine Resources is authorized to promulgate regulations to carry out this chapter, including adopting the provisions of Annex V of the Protocol of 1978 of the International Convention for the Pollution by Ships.
Miss. Code Ann. § 51-2-7 Marinas and access areas to have proper disposal facilities on site
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The Commission on Marine Resources shall require, by regulation, that all marinas and all other access areas used by vessels have proper disposal facilities on site. The commission shall establish the requirements for such disposal reception facilities.
