29 chapters · 781 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-5-143 Legislative findings and declaration
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(1) The Legislature finds and declares that there is a need for additional organized, accessible information to identify and make known the types and locations of plant and animal life, geological areas and other natural areas in this state. (2) The Legislature further finds and …
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-5-145 Purpose
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(1) The Legislature states that the purpose of Sections 49-5-141 through 49-5-157 is to establish a registration procedure by which owners of natural areas may voluntarily agree to manage and protect the areas according to rules set forth by the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife…
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-5-147 Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of Sections 49-5-141 through 49-5-157, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context shall otherwise require:(a) “Commission” means the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.(b) “Committee” or “Wildlife Herita…
Miss. Code Ann. § 49-5-149 Powers and duties of commission
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(a) The commission shall have the following powers and duties:(a) To utilize inventory data compiled by the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Program concerning the natural areas of the state;(b) To accept on behalf of the people of Mississippi any right, title or interest to any nat…