As Amended
SEC. 49-5-147. Definitions.
For the purposes of sections 49-5-141 to 49-5-157, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context shall otherwise require:
(a) "Committee" or "wildlife heritage committee" shall mean the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife Conservation.
(b) "Natural area" shall mean an area of land, water or air, or combination thereof, which contains an element of the state's natural diversity, including, but not limited to, individual plant or animal life, natural geological areas, habitats of endangered or threatened species, ecosystems or any other area of unique ecological, scientific or educational interest.
(c) "Register" shall mean the act of agreement between the owner of a natural area and the committee for designation of the natural area and for its placement on the register of natural areas by voluntary agreement between the owner of the natural area and the committee.
(d) "Register of natural areas" shall mean a listing of natural areas which are being managed by the owner of the natural area according to the rules and regulations of the committee.
(e) "Natural area preserve" shall mean a natural area which is voluntarily dedicated.
(f) "Dedicate" shall mean the transfer to the committee of any estate, interest or right in any natural area to be held for the people of Mississippi in a manner provided in section 49-5-155.
SOURCES: Laws, 1978, ch. 415, Sec. 4; 1984, ch. 488, Sec. 319, eff from and after July 1, 1984.