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MD HB1232

MD HB1232
Fisheries - Striped Bass or Rockfish - Juvenile Survey


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Expanding the scope of the annual young-of-the-year juvenile survey of striped bass or rockfish by requiring the Department of Natural Resources to conduct the survey at sampling sites in the central region of the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay in addition to sampling sites in the northern and southern regions of the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay; and establishing certain requirements for the central region sampling sites.

AI Summary

This bill expands the scope of the annual young-of-the-year juvenile survey of striped bass or rockfish in the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. It requires the Department of Natural Resources to conduct the survey at 12 to 20 sampling sites in the central region of the Chesapeake Bay, in addition to the existing sampling sites in the northern and southern regions. The central region sampling sites must be located in specific waters of the state, including the Magothy River, Severn River, Chester River, South River, West River, Eastern Bay, and Miles River.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2024 ) (on 03/06/2024)

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