2011 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1340

File Code: Hunting and Fishing Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 538
Sponsored By:
Delegates Haddaway-Riccio and O'Donnell
Entitled:
Natural Resources - Oysters - Sanctuaries and Poaching

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from designating more than 25% of the available oyster habitat in the waters of the State as oyster sanctuaries unless the Department conducts a public hearing during which the Department presents scientific evidence of a significant increase in the harvestable oyster population; providing that a person who receives a citation for an offense related to unlawfully taking oysters may have a license to catch oysters revoked; requiring a specified hearing under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
3/7
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/14
Re-referred Environmental Matters
3/15
Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, District 37B
Delegate Anthony J. O'Donnell, District 29C

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Citations
Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Fish and Fishing -see also- Aquaculture; Gill Nets
Hearings
Judicial Review -see also- Appeals
Licenses -see also- Alcoholic Bev Lic; Drivers' Licenses
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Natural Resources
( 4-1006.2 , 4-1210 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered