False claims of damage for application of certain agricultural agents; shall be misdemeanor on third occurrence.

HB 1310 prohibits intentionally and willfully making false claims about crop damage allegedly caused by pesticides, fertilizers, or other agricultural agents applied through methods like aerial spraying or irrigation systems. It targets individuals or entities who repeatedly file such false reports to law enforcement or the Mississippi Department of Agriculture, making it a misdemeanor only after a third violation. Penalties include up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both, plus additional costs for legal fees and investigations. The law excludes inconclusive damage findings from the state's Bureau of Plant Industry from counting toward the third violation threshold.