Miss. Code Ann. § 49-15-78

(1)(a) It is unlawful for a person to use a gill net, trammel net, entanglement net, or like contrivances for the taking of finfish in marine waters within one-half ( 1 / 2 ) mile of the shoreline. (b) For the purposes of this section, the phrase “ like contrivances ” means any net that is similar in form, function, purpose or use to a gill net, trammel net or entanglement net. (c) It is unlawful for a person to use a haul seine net for the taking of fish in marine waters within one-half ( 1 / 2 ) mile of the shoreline of Cat Island. (d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to hand seines, cast nets or brill nets. (2) A violation of this section is punishable by the penalties provided in Section 49-15-100 .