Maryland HB784 extends the law allowing shellfish lease placement on submerged aquatic vegetation until 2030.
Maryland HB784 extends the law allowing shellfish lease placement on submerged aquatic vegetation until 2030. This law, originally enacted in 2019 and amended in 2024, permits leaseholders to place shellfish, bags, nets, and structures on submerged aquatic vegetation, subject to certain conditions. The Department of Natural Resources must approve these placements, and specific restrictions apply, such as prohibiting shellfish planting or harvesting within 500 yards of hunting blinds and limiting harvest times.
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