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Committee moves forward with tighter eligibility for oyster-bottom leases
2252524 · February 4, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 2263, revising the oyster bottom lease program, was reported out of committee. The revised draft removes an authority that had allowed applicants without oyster-harvest experience to receive leases based on financial criteria and emphasizes preference for industry-experienced applicants.
Senate Bill 2263, a revision to the oyster bottom lease program, was reported out of the Mississippi Senate Ports and Marine Resources Committee after the sponsor described changes intended to prioritize applicants with industry experience.
The sponsor said the Department of Marine…
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