Natural Resources - Recreational Crabbing Gear - Individuals Under the Age of 16 Years
Sponsor: Delegate OttoCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing an individual under the age of 16 years to use a collapsible trap, net ring, handline, or dip net when catching or attempting to catch crabs in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries without a recreational crabbing license.
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Testimony (18)
MGA witness listFAV 17FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Norris, Johnlobbyist | Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Otto, Delegate Ottolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Hunt, Christine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Katz, Janet | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kolakoski, Virginia | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ohmen, Elizabeth | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | brenner, loretta | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVNorris, JohnBoard of County Commissioners of Calvert CountyRegistered for: County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland