Mississippi Administrative Code Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
Mississippi Administrative Code – Title 22: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)
Overview:
Title 22 of the Mississippi Administrative Code contains the rules and regulations adopted by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). These rules govern the management, conservation, and regulation of marine and estuarine resources, coastal wetlands, and marine life within Mississippi’s jurisdiction.
Key Divisions and Areas Covered in Title 22:
Licensing and Permits
Commercial and recreational fishing licenses
Shrimping, crabbing, oyster harvesting
Aquaculture permits and boat licensing
Marine Fisheries Regulations
Shrimp: Seasons, catch limits, gear restrictions
Crab: Trap requirements, escape rings, closed seasons
Oyster: Harvesting zones, reef protection, sack limits
Finfish: Size and bag limits, species restrictions
Marine Protected Areas
Designation and rules for protected coastal or reef zones
Prohibited activities in marine preserves
Coastal Wetlands and Habitat Protection
Coastal Preserves Program regulations
Permitting for coastal development and dredging
Wetland mitigation standards
Boating and Marine Safety
Navigation rules
Boat operation safety standards
Enforcement and Penalties
Citation authority for marine patrol officers
Civil and criminal penalties for violations
Environmental and Resource Management
Artificial reef creation and management
Marine debris and pollution control
Endangered marine species protections
Examples of Specific Rule Sections (Varies by Chapter):
22-001: Licensing requirements for commercial shrimpers
22-003: Oyster reef conservation and relaying protocols
22-006: Marine littering fines and enforcement
22-008: Coastal Use Permitting for shoreline modifications
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