Unlawful Taking of Oysters From Submerged Land Leases and Water Column Leases - Penalties
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a minimum fine of $2,000 and maximum fine of $3,000 for unlawfully taking oysters from a submerged land lease or water column lease under certain circumstances; requiring a person who unlawfully takes oysters from a submerged land lease or water column lease to complete a certain class at the person's expense; providing that a person who commits a certain second or subsequent offense is guilty of the crime of theft and subject to certain criminal penalties; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jennings, Larry | CCA | Position only |
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meyer, Isaac | Compass obo CBS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferguson, Colby | MD Farm Bureau | Position only |
| FAV | Ferguson, Colby | Maryland Farm Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Jones, Tyler | MD Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | mckitrick, james | department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |