The Mississippi Legislature adjourned its 2018 legislative session on April 1, 2018.
11 pet industry-related issues were introduced, 5 of which were considered priority by PIJAC.
Final Disposition of Priority Legislation
BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
SB 591 | Amends Title 49 (Conservation & Ecology), Chapter 8 (Importation, Sale and Possession of Inherently Dangerous Wild Animals), Section 49-8-5 (Animals Inherently Dangerous to Humans) to prohibit the importation, sale and possession of certain snakes. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
HB 809 | Amends Title 79 (Corporations, Associations & Partnerships), Chapter 11 (Nonprofit, Non-share Corporations and Religious Societies), Section 505 (Exemption from provisions) of Mississippi Code to revise the criteria for exemption from registration and reporting requirements for charitable organizations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 2185 | An Act authorizing the Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture to create a license requirement to operate as a pet dealer, kennel, stable or animal shelter. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 2310 | Amends Title 79 (Corporations, Associations & Partnerships), Chapter 11 (Nonprofit, Non-share Corporations and Religious Societies), Section 505 (Exemption from provisions) of Mississippi Code to revise the criteria for exemption from registration and reporting requirements for charitable organizations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 2474 | Amends Title 45 (Public Safety & Good Order) of Mississippi Code to create a new Section 45-49-1 to be known as the "Mississippi Companion Animal Abuser Registration Act". | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
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