2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 862

File Code: Hunting and Fishing
Sponsored By:
Delegate Smigiel
Entitled:
Natural Resources - Oyster Harvest - Closure of State Waters

Synopsis:

Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to keep tidal waters of the State open for oyster harvesting unless the Department makes specified determinations or except as required by law; requiring the Department to manage tidal waters to support, promote, and enhance oyster harvesting opportunities to a specified extent; requiring the Department to manage tidal waters to prevent any net loss of waters available for oyster harvesting or of available oyster harvest authorizations; 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
2/12
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/13
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Reports
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Natural Resources
( 4-215 , 4-215 , 4-215.5 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered