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SB 166

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Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card

Sponsor: Jack Bailey (District 29)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Authorizing the suspension or revocation of a shellfish aquaculture harvester permit or shellfish aquaculture harvester registration card for certain violations; prohibiting a person whose permit or registration card has been suspended or revoked in accordance with the Act from engaging or working in any aquaculture activity during the suspension or revocation; authorizing a certain leaseholder and the Department of Natural Resources to complete a certain process to remove gear or transfer a shellfish aquaculture lease; etc.

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Testimony (9)

MGA witness list
FAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 2Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVStegman, MattChesapeake Bay FoundationWritten (PDF)
FAVMcPherson, LydiaMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesWritten (PDF)
FAVBrown, Robert TMaryland Watermans AssociationOral + Written (PDF)
FAVBailey, JackIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Bailey, Senator BaileylegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Bailey, Senator BaileylegislatorIndividualOral
FWAMcPherson, LydiaMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesWritten (PDF)
INFOStegman, MattChesapeake Bay FoundationOral + Written (PDF)
INFOHarris, Mrs.IndividualPosition only

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