Oysters - Rotational Harvest - Pilot Program

Summary

The bill directs Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources to open four specific Bay zones to oyster harvest on a rotating schedule for five years. It requires baseline surveys before each harvest, post‑harvest monitoring, and replacement of shells where oysters are taken. The program aims to test sustainable harvesting practices for commercial and recreational oyster licensees.

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