Natural Resources - Fisheries - Oyster Management
Sponsor: Christopher T. Adams (District 37B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a provision of law prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from taking any action to reduce or alter the boundaries of certain oyster sanctuaries until the Department has developed a certain updated fishery management plan for oysters; requiring the fishery management plan to end the overfishing of oysters in all areas and regions of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries where overfishing has occurred; etc.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 7Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| 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 | Fegley, Lynn | Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
| UNF | Fidler, Kristen | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ford, Benjamin | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Legum, Douglas | Individual | Oral |