SEC. 49-15-78. Prohibition against using gill net, trammel net, entanglement net, or like contrivance within a certain distance of the shoreline; punishment.

(1) It is unlawful for a person to use a gill net, trammel net, entanglement net, or like contrivances for the taking of fish in marine waters within one-half (1/2) mile of the shoreline.

(2) A violation of this section is punishable by the penalties provided in Section 49-15-100, Mississippi Code of 1972.

SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 379, Sec. 4, SB2115, Effective July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 2000, Ch. 416, Sec. 1, SB2810, eff. July 1, 2000.

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