The ownership and title of all mussels found in or upon the fresh water bottoms within this state, is hereby declared to be vested in the state.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 49 - Conservation and Ecology
§ 49-9-3. Mussels to be owned by state
§ 49-9-10. Exporters to pay severance fees; surety bonds
§ 49-9-11. Deposit of collected monies in game and fish protection fund
§ 49-9-13. Regulation of mussel beds; taking of mussels; notice