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HB 1796 Oyster grounds; dredging projects in Lynnhaven River.

Introduced by: Christopher P. Stolle | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Oyster ground lease; certain dredging projects. Provides that certain oyster ground leaseholders in the Lynnhaven River are subject to the conduct of approved municipal dredging projects to restore existing navigation channels. The bill limits such projects to oyster grounds that are condemned, restricted, or otherwise nonproductive, and it requires the locality to compensate the lessee for the use of the ground. The bill directs that if the parties cannot agree on a compensation amount, a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine the value of the ground. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2019. This bill is identical to SB 1143.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Oyster ground lease; certain dredging projects. Provides that oyster ground leaseholders in the Lynnhaven River are subject to the right of navigation, including the conduct of approved dredging projects designed to restore navigation channels. The bill provides that when a person conducting such dredging cannot avoid active oyster beds, he shall relocate the oyster material or, if required by the applicable Marine Resources Commission permit, pay the leaseholder for any loss of oysters.