Natural Resources - Edible Forests and Foraging Program - Establishment

Summary

The bill establishes an Edible Forests and Foraging Program within Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources. It requires people to obtain a permit—and pay a fee, unless waived—for foraging in designated state lands, while allowing free foraging in cultivated edible forests. The program also creates a dedicated fund to support forest creation, maintenance, and permit administration.

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