Natural Resources – Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish Trotline License – Establishment
Sponsor: Jack Bailey (District 29)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 105 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a licensing and regulatory scheme to allow the commercial fishing of blue and flathead catfish in the tidal waters of the State using a finfish trotline.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fegley, Lynn | Md DNR Fishing and Boating Services | Oral |
| FAV | Bailey, Jack | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Bailey, Senator Baileylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |