MD HB856 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-05 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-05 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing a minimum fine of $2,000 and maximum fine of $3,000 for unlawfully taking oysters from a submerged land lease or water column lease under certain circumstances; requiring a person who unlawfully takes oysters from a submerged land lease or water column lease to complete a certain class at the person's expense; providing that a person who commits a certain second or subsequent offense is guilty of the crime of theft and subject to certain criminal penalties; etc.
Title
Unlawful Taking of Oysters From Submerged Land Leases and Water Column Leases - Penalties
Sponsors
| Del. Regina Boyce [D] | Del. Tony Bridges [D] | Del. Frank Conaway [D] | Del. Maggie McIntosh [D] |
| Del. Vaughn Stewart [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-05 | House | Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-02-03 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
SB689 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-10 - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn
Subjects
Crimes and Punishments
Fines
Fish and Fishing
Hunting and Fishing
Leases and Rent
Natural Resources
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Penalties and Sentences
Signs and Billboards
Theft
Water
Fines
Fish and Fishing
Hunting and Fishing
Leases and Rent
Natural Resources
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Penalties and Sentences
Signs and Billboards
Theft
Water
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 7 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Natural Resources | 4 | 1201 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0856?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0856f.pdf |
