Shellfish Aquaculture - Harvest Hours
Sponsor: Dana Jones (District 30A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a restriction which prohibited the harvesting of shellfish between the hours of sunset and sunrise from certain areas leased for aquaculture; and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish by regulation the hours for harvesting shellfish within leased areas.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Baxter, Jodi | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Dana | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | barnette, john | n/a | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Jones, D.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FWA | Brown, Victoria | ShopCove Aquaculture LLC | Oral |