HOUSE BILL 947

File Code: Hunting and Fishing

Sponsored By:

Delegates W. Baker and McClenahan

Entitled:

Department of Natural Resources - Oysters - Harvesting Areas and Seed Areas

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to plant oysters, shells, or other cultch or take any other restorative measures in areas designated by the Department; requiring that the first of a specified number of seed oysters produced in seed areas that are designated by the Department for a specified purpose shall be planted on natural oyster bars of the State; authorizing the Department to designate oyster seed areas for aquaculture purposes; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/21

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Wheeler R. Baker, District 36

Delegate Charles A. McClenahan, District 38

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

AQUACULTURE

CONSERVATION -see also- SOIL CONSERVATION

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

OYSTERS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Natural Resources

( 4-1103 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered