Call to Action
House Bill 601 / Senate Bill 455 creates a task force of recreational anglers, DNR staff and academic partners to address recreational fishing data collection. It also includes the creation of a pilot program by DNR to improve an understanding of who fishes under a consolidated boat license, the $50 "Boat sticker"
5/16 Update: HB 601/SB 455 has been signed by the Governor and become law.
CCA Maryland SUPPORTS improving fisheries data and SUPPORTS House Bill 610/ Senate Bill 455
Task Force:
This action empowers recreational fishing stakeholders to work with Maryland DNR and academic partners to work as a task force to identify actions that can be taken and funded to improve our understanding of recreational fishing activities and the scientific assessment of our fishery resources.
Pilot Program:
Click here for full HB 601 bill details
Click here to view CCA Maryland written testimony on House Bill 601
The Environment & Transportation Committee will hold a VIRTUAL hearing on this bill on February 16th @ 1pm. Click here for a google calendar link
Do you know your Delegate or Senator? Search for them here, and make sure they know how you feel on this issue too.
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