Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission - Atlantic Menhaden - Population Evaluation and Prohibition on Commercial Reduction Fishing
Sponsor: Brian M. Crosby (District 29B)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 9:30 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requesting the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to evaluate the population of Atlantic menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay; and requiring the Commission to consider prohibiting the commercial reduction fishing of Atlantic menhaden, including the use of purse seines and spotter planes, in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Crosby, Brian | Office of Delegate Brian Crosby | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Martin, Joanne | The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Crosby, Delegate Crosbylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | ZALESAK, Philip | Southern Maryland Recreational Fishing Organization | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | McKitrick, James | Individual | Written (PDF) |