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SB 1143 Oyster grounds; dredging projects in Lynnhaven River.

Introduced by: Bill R. DeSteph, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

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 HB 1796.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Oyster or clam grounds; Lynnhaven River; navigable channels. Provides that oyster or clam ground lease assignments in the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries are subject to the rights of riparian landowners to open and mark channels necessary for navigable access to their property.