2001 Regular Session

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Withdrawn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