Commercial Northern Snakehead License – Gear
Sponsor: Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 109 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing certain buffer zones within which a commercial northern snakehead licensee may not fish using bowfishing gear; and requiring a licensee who fishes for northern snakehead to comply with Department of Natural Resources regulations governing the use of gear.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 3Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
| FAV | Kurtz, Josh | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee | Individual | Oral |