Maryland HB72 establishes an Edible Forests and Foraging Program in the Department of Natural Resources.
Maryland HB72 creates the Edible Forests and Foraging Program within the Department of Natural Resources. The bill mandates that individuals obtain a foraging permit to forage in designated areas, with a fee that can be waived for those with financial need. It also requires the Department to establish and maintain edible forests on state-owned land, subject to available funding. The Department cannot require a permit for foraging within edible forests.
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