Mississippi · Regulations
Part 6: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LIVE BAIT RELATED
32 sections
32 sections
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 1.1This part provides for the regulations for live-bait fishing, transport and sales
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 1.2The live bait fishery is a service to the recreational fisherman and tourist industry
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 1.3Regulations are necessary to assure that this service may be performed with
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 1.4To protect the valuable shrimp fishery of the State of Mississippi, no more than
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 1.5For live bait dealers to operate live bait shrimp transport vehicles and to ensure
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 2.1Definitions
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 3.1It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to take, catch, or carry
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 3.2
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 4.1It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in live bait
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.1
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.2All live bait dealers shall have privilege tax permits and licenses as required for
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.3
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.4
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.5Live bait dealer's licenses will be issued only by the Executive Director or his
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.6The live bait dealer's license shall identify one individual who shall be responsible
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.7
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.8No person, firm or corporation may operate as a live bait dealer without first
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.9
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.10Dead bait shrimp may be sold, only with their heads attached, in containers
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.11Holding tanks must be cleaned of dead shrimp at least every twelve (12) hours
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.12Live bait camps must be open from May 31 through December 1, a minimum of
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.13Should the designated live bait catcher boat of a particular live bait dealer
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.14It shall be unlawful for any live bait dealer, or person, firm or corporation with
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.15It shall be unlawful for any live bait dealer to sell, exchange, barter or otherwise
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.16MDMR can provide for the transfer of the following live bait licenses/permits,
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 5.17If a licensed live bait boat or captain wants to change to a commercial shrimper
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 6.1It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conduct live bait
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 6.2It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to transport saltwater
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 6.3It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, offer for sale,
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 7.1Live bait shrimp may be raised in aquaculture facilities, however only native
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 8.1Violations under this part will be charged in accordance with the provisions of Miss
- 22 MAC Pt. 6, R. 9.1Each chapter and subchapter of this Part is hereby declared separable, and if