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HB 2272 Impact of piers on oyster grounds.

Introduced by: W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Impact of piers on oyster grounds. Allows the construction of non-commercial piers of less than 100 feet in length, measured from the mean low water mark, without a permit. Those wishing to construct a private pier are to provide the Commissioner of Marine Resources with information regarding the proposed pier’s size and location. The twelve-month waiting period for encrouchment on leased oyster grounds by those wishing to build a wharf, channel or bulkhead is eliminated when the VMRC Commissioner finds that commercially productive oyster grounds will not be impacted. The bill contains technical amendments.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Impact of piers on oyster grounds. Requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources to find that a proposed private pier will not have an adverse impact on commercially productive oyster grounds before the exemption from permit requirements for private piers applies. The Commissioner must find that the grounds have suitable substrate for oyster production and that there is evidence of oyster production within the last three years. Those wishing to construct a private pier are to provide the Commissioner of Marine Resources with information regarding the proposed pier’s size and location. If an adverse impact is found, the person seeking to construct a private pier may seek a permit, and if a permit is denied, may appeal. The bill contains technical amendments.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Impact of piers on oyster grounds. Requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources to find that a proposed private pier will not have an adverse impact on oyster grounds before the exemption from permit requirements for private piers applies. Those wishing to construct a private pier are to provide the Commissioner of Marine Resources with information regarding the proposed pier’s size and location. If an adverse impact is found, the person seeking to construct a private pier may seek a permit, and if a permit is denied, may appeal. The bill contains technical amendments.