The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) does hereby give public notice that on September 15, 2026, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources (MACMR), the Commission recommended approval of and the Executive Director approved a Notice of Intent to update, modify and change below listed sections of Title 22 Parts 3. Said Notice of Intent was filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office on September 17, 2026. A complete copy of Title 22 Part 3 and the proposed changes are available at www.dmr.ms.gov. Public comments on the proposed regulation changes will be accepted through Monday October 12, 2026. All comments should be mailed to the MDMR, Attn: Eric Gigli, 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530 or emailed to: Eric Gigli at publiccomments@dmr.ms.gov and delivered by 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026.
Short explanation of rule/amendment/repeal and reason(s) for proposing rule/amendment/repeal:
TITLE 22 – MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES PART 3 Chapter 8 to amend to change the Commercial Spotted Seatrout Quota, endorsement requirements and size limit. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: Mississippi Code Ann. § 49-15-15, APA, § 25-43-1.101 et seq.