Shellfish Aquaculture - Harvest Hours
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a restriction on 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 (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dawson, Shondra | ClimateXChange | Position only |
| FAV | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Behler, Dylan | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Callam, Brian | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Oral |