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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person from operating a vessel, including a kayak or a paddle boat, within 500 yards of a stationary blind or blind site that is occupied and being used for hunting migratory waterfowl during open season.
AI Summary
This bill addresses boating restrictions during migratory waterfowl hunting season by prohibiting individuals from operating any type of vessel, including kayaks and paddle boats, within 500 yards of a stationary hunting blind that is currently occupied and in use. The legislation expands existing fishing restrictions to include all watercraft, defining a "vessel" broadly as any watercraft used for transportation on water or ice. By creating this 500-yard buffer zone, the bill aims to protect hunters using stationary blinds during the open migratory waterfowl hunting season, preventing potential disruption or disturbance of hunting activities. The new regulation will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving boaters and the public advance notice of the upcoming restriction. This law appears designed to ensure hunter safety and maintain the integrity of hunting environments by preventing unintentional interference from boaters during designated hunting periods.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2025 ) (on 03/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0870?ys=2025RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0870_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0870f.pdf |
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