Natural Resources - Edible Forests and Foraging Program - Establishment
Hearing (House)
Summary
The bill establishes an Edible Forests and Foraging Program within Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. It requires anyone who wants to forage in designated state lands to obtain a permit, paying a fee that can be waived for those who show financial need. The department must also create and maintain edible forests on state‑owned land, funded by permit fees, state appropriations, and interest earnings.
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- Environment and Transportation — Bill HearingEnvironment and Transportation · Feb 4, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation
- Pre-filed
Sponsors
- Charkoudian · sponsor
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