Wetlands and Waterways Permits - Lighthouse Piers - Permission of Owner of Private Wetlands
Sponsor: Thomas S. Hutchinson (District 37B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from being required to obtain permission from the owner of private wetlands in order to construct a pier that is within the private wetlands, connected to a lighthouse, and not connected to the shore.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 3Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cuce’, Richard | The Lighthouse Centers | Oral |
| FAV | Hyde, James | UMD - AOSC - Maryland Mesonet | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Hutchinson, Delegate Hutchinsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |