Bill > SB755

This bill mandates that the Department of Natural Resources must establish specific recreational and charter boat seasons for striped bass, commonly known as rockfish, during the summer and fall, running from May 16th to December 10th annually, while prohibiting the creation of a catch-and-release season for this species. It also requires the establishment of an annual "trophy season" for striped bass, with specific dates outlined for 2026 and a general framework for subsequent years, during which only striped bass measuring at least 28 inches can be caught or possessed, and sets restrictions on bait size and hook types during this trophy season. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Natural Resources must complete and submit an economic impact statement for any proposed fisheries regulations that it identifies as having a major impact on interested stakeholders, to be reviewed by certain state entities before the regulations are published.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0755?ys=2026RS