1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 71

File Code: Fishing
Sponsored By:
Delegate Weir
Entitled:
Gill Nets - Multi-Ply Monofilament - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting, subject to a specified exception for catching baitfish, the use of multi-ply monofilament gill nets to fish in any tidal water of the Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries.

Legislative History

House Action
11/14
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/14
Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLES - EQUIPMENT
FISH AND FISHING -see also- AQUACULTURE, GILL NETS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Natural Resources
( 4-710 , 4-710 , 4-1201 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available