Oyster reef leases; bring forward sections.
SB 2635 is a procedural bill that moves two existing sections of Mississippi law (49-15-27 and 49-15-36) related to oyster reef leasing to a more accessible position in the code for potential future amendment. These sections currently govern how the state leases oyster bed areas, requiring applicants to be Mississippi residents or Mississippi-based businesses, limiting leases to 1-2,500 acres, and setting a $3 annual rental rate per acre. The bill does not change the existing rules but reorganizes the code to make these provisions easier to review and amend.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Ports and Marine Resources
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Scott DeLano
RRepublican
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