Bill Text: MS SB2432 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Hunting; authorize disabled persons to hunt from vehicles under certain circumstances.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2016-02-23 - Died In Committee [SB2432 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2016-SB2432-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2016 Regular Session
To: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
By: Senator(s) Hill
Senate Bill 2432
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS LAWFUL FOR DISABLED PERSONS WHO ARE IN POSSESSION OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES OR TAGS, OR WINDSHIELD PLACARDS TO HUNT FROM A STATIONARY VEHICLE PROVIDED THE HUNTING IS NOT CONDUCTED ON A DESIGNATED ROAD, IN A PARKING AREA OR CAMPGROUND, AND THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section, "vehicle" includes private carriers of property as defined in Section 27-19-3, light carriers of property as defined in Section 27-51-101, all-terrain vehicles and motorized wheelchairs.
(2) It is lawful for disabled persons who are in possession of special license plates or tags, or windshield placards issued under Section 27-19-56, to hunt from a stationary vehicle provided the hunting is not conducted on a designated road, in a parking area or campground, and the engine is not running.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2016.
