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MD SB916

MD SB916
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations


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Introduced
02/02/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
03/01/2024
Passed
04/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring certain petitions to review the listing or unlisting of endangered or threatened species to contain certain information regarding the distribution, life, and habitat needs of the species and relevant information about the status of a species; requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update certain regulations listing endangered or threatened species on or before July 1, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter; and defining "fish" and "wildlife" for certain purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain petitions to review the listing or unlisting of endangered or threatened species to contain specific information about the species' distribution, life needs, habitat requirements, and status. It also requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update the regulations listing endangered or threatened species every 5 years, starting in 2026. Additionally, the bill defines "fish" and "wildlife" for certain purposes under Maryland's Natural Resources law.

Committee Categories

Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 621 (on 05/09/2024)

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