Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement
Sponsor: Jay A. Jacobs (District 36)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a person whose authorization to catch oysters is revoked under certain provisions of law to apply for reinstatement of the authorization after 5 years; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish an Oyster Harvester Education Program to provide rehabilitation to individuals whose authorizations to catch oysters have been revoked; and requiring an applicant for reinstatement of an oyster authorization to successfully complete the Program.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Position only |
| FAV | Harrison, Herman | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Jacobslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hayden, George | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Alliance, Chesapeake Oyster | Chesapeake Oyster Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |