Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement
Sponsor: Christopher T. Adams (District 37B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
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; and requiring an applicant for reinstatement of an oyster authorization to successfully complete the Program.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Harrison, Herman | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Adams, Delegate Adamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Nelson, Mary | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sikorski, Davidlobbyist | CCA Maryland | Oral |
| UNF | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Alliance, Chesapeake Oyster | Chesapeake Oyster Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fidler, Kristen | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
| UNF | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |