22 MAC Pt. 23, R. 8.12
Other Mineral Extraction:
Cite as 22 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 23, R. 8.12
Other Mineral Extraction:
A. Extractions of marine mineral resources (sand, gravel, shell, phosphates, etc.) from
coastal wetlands within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of tidal marshes or within
one (1) mile of the base of live reefs is prohibited except for obtaining cultch material or
material for beach replenishment.
B. Extraction of marine mineral resources (sand, gravel, shell, phosphates, etc.) within
sensitive coastal wetlands is prohibited except for obtaining cultch material or material
for beach replenishment.
C. If extraction of marine mineral resources is allowed under this section, site reclamation
and restoration is required.
MISS. CODE ANN. ยงยง49-15-304, 49-27-59, 57-15-6, 57-15-10.