MD DNR's Newest Regulations and Policies

Via MD DNR:

Fisheries Service has recently posted the following new and updated information on regulations.

Scoping of Regulations

To view more information and provide feedback visit -http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/regulations/draftregulations.asp.

No new entries at this time.

Proposed Regulations

To view more information and provide feedback visit -http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/regulations/proposedregulations.asp

- Horseshoe Crabs - The purpose of this action is to update the horseshoe crab regulations. Specifically the proposed action removes the current regulatory language regarding the specific quota, seasons and some catch limits for the horseshoe crab fishery and changes the language to say that the limits will be established by public notice in order to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) fishery management plan.

- Shellfish Aquaculture - The purpose of this action is to amend current aquaculture lease regulations. The Department has been working with the Aquaculture Coordinating Council to determine requirements that will allow the industry to remain competitive and increase profitability while protecting the wild oyster resource.

Public Notices

 To view all public notices issued visit -
http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/notices/notices.asp

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