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2007 SESSION
HB 1855 Aquaculture; sets guidelines for placement of temporary shellfish enclosures in state waters.
Introduced by: Robert J. Wittman | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Aquaculture. Requires the Marine Resources Commission to develop a general permit for the placement of temporary shellfish enclosures in state waters. The general permit will include provisions to ensure that enclosures may be easily located and removed if (i) a threat to navigation arises, (ii) the enclosure is idle, or (iii) the lease conditions are otherwise violated. This bill is identical to SB 1333.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Aquaculture. Sets guidelines for the placement of temporary shellfish enclosures in state waters to ensure that enclosures may be easily located and removed if (i) a threat to navigation arises, (ii) the enclosure is idle, or (iii) the lease conditions are otherwise violated.