Natural Resources - Fishing Without a License - Enforcement
Sponsor: Robert B. Long (District 6)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to suspend for certain periods of time the commercial or recreational fishing privileges of certain persons charged with fishing without a license under certain circumstances; authorizing a person whose fishing privileges are suspended under the Act to apply for a new fishing license during the term of suspension; and applying certain provisions of the Act retroactively.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Long, R., Delegate Long, R.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kehring, Jeremy | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Wieland, Tom | Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md. | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |