Natural Resources - Crabs - Requirements and Prohibited Acts
Sponsor: Kevin B. Hornberger (District 35B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain persons who are licensed to catch crabs from selling cooked hard or soft crabs or crab meat harvested by the license holder; prohibiting seafood dealers and mobile seafood vendors from purchasing cooked hard or soft crabs or crab meat from certain persons who are licensed to catch crabs; requiring a mobile seafood vendor to obtain a seafood dealer license; and requiring seafood dealers and mobile seafood vendors to comply with applicable Maryland Department of Health requirements.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Hornberger, Delegate Hornbergerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
MWAFAV 1