Natural Resources - Recreational Crabbing Gear - Individuals Under the Age of 16 Years
Sponsor: Jack Bailey (District 29)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 538 (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, as described by the Department of Natural Resources in regulations, 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 (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bailey, Jack | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Bailey, Senator Baileylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Fegley, Lynn | Md DNR Fishing and Boating Services | Oral |