Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension
Sponsor: Dana Jones (District 30A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 255 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Extending to June 30, 2030, the authorization of a leaseholder of certain aquaculture leases, with prior written approval from the Department of Natural Resources, to place shellfish, bags, nets, and structures on submerged aquatic vegetation, subject to certain requirements.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Dana | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dietz, Michellelobbyist | The Nature Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Jones, D.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Jones, D.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Worrell, Dan | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Worrell, Dan | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Price, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |