MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 49-7-54. Importation and transportation of white-tailed deer into state prohibited; exception for university research facilities; commission to establish regulations governing importation with emphasis on disease prevention.

It is unlawful to import and translocate live white-tailed deer into this state, except that university research facilities may import live white-tailed deer upon prior approval of the commission.  The commission shall establish regulations governing the importation of white-tailed deer with emphasis on preventing the introduction of diseases.

SOURCES:  Laws, 2002, ch. 377, § 1, SB 3003, eff from and after passage (approved Mar. 18, 2002).


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