Agriculture - Right to Engage in Equine Activities
Sponsor: J.B. Jennings (District 7)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: AgricultureStatus: Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Stating the findings of the General Assembly relating to equine activities; and declaring the intent of the General Assembly that residents of the State have a right to engage in equine activities subject to regulations and restrictions under laws enacted by the General Assembly.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 11Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fulton, Karen | Full Moon Farm | Oral |
| FAV | Fulton, Karen | Full Moon Farm | Oral |
| FAV | Nelson, Jen | Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferguson, Colby | Maryland Farm Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frank, Stacy | Tuckahoe Equestrian Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Atticks, Kevinlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Martinez, Al | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mellinger, June | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVAtticks, KevinRegistered for: Brewers Association of Maryland; Maryland Distillers Guild; Maryland Wineries Association