§ 51-2-1. Short title
This chapter shall be cited as the “Mississippi Marine Litter Act of 1989.”
§ 51-2-3. Disposal of plastics and other garbage in marine waters; storage of certain substances in closed containers on vessels in marine waters; release of substances due to accidents or acts of nature; penalties
It is unlawful for any person or vessel to discharge any type of plastics, including synthetic ropes, fishing nets, garbage bags and other garbage, including paper products, glass, metal, dunnage, lining and packing materials into the marine waters of this state. For purposes of this section, vessel means any boat, barge, or other vehicle operating […]
§ 51-2-5. Commission to promulgate regulations
The Commission on Marine Resources is authorized to promulgate regulations to carry out this chapter, including adopting the provisions of Annex V of the Protocol of 1978 of the International Convention for the Pollution by Ships.
§ 51-2-7. Marinas and access areas to have proper disposal facilities on site
The Commission on Marine Resources shall require, by regulation, that all marinas and all other access areas used by vessels have proper disposal facilities on site. The commission shall establish the requirements for such disposal reception facilities.