A5504

Expands and changes membership of the Aquaculture Advisory Council.

This bill changes the membership of the Aquaculture Advisory Council, increasing its total members from 13 to 18. The council now includes 15 voting and three non-voting members. Seven ex-officio voting members, three ex-officio non-voting members, and eight voting public members, all with aquaculture industry experience, are appointed. The council advises on aquaculture matters, evaluates rules and regulations, and develops policies.