Legislation - HB1263

Requiring the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission, to identify by regulation the public clam fishery area in the Chesapeake Bay based on commercial harvesting activity during the 3 years preceding June 1, 2025, any surveys conducted by the Department, and other quantitative data known or made available to the Department; and prohibiting the lease of the public clam fishery area for shellfish aquaculture.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0841

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/07/2025 Legislative Date 2/07/2025 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Natural Resources - Public Clam Fishery Area - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/10/2025 Legislative Date 2/10/2025 Action Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/07/2025	2/07/2025	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Natural Resources - Public Clam Fishery Area - Establishment
House	2/10/2025	2/10/2025	Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

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