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MD HB947
MD HB947Department of Natural Resources - Commercial Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish Trotline License - Alterations
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the commercial blue and flathead catfish finfish trotline license to allow a person to catch blue catfish with a gill net with a mesh size of not more than 7 inches.
AI Summary
This bill alters the existing commercial blue and flathead catfish finfish trotline license in Maryland. Specifically, it allows individuals holding this license to catch blue catfish using a gill net with a mesh size of no more than 7 inches, in addition to the previously permitted finfish trotline. The bill clarifies that this new gill net provision applies only to catching blue catfish in the tidal waters of the state, while flathead catfish can still only be caught using a finfish trotline. The license itself remains a one-year term, costs $15 annually, is non-transferable, and must be in the licensee's possession while fishing.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Kevin Anderson (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/27/2026 ) (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0947?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0947f.pdf |
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