Governor Martin O’Malley has signed three new bills into law which will impose more serious penalties for fishing law violations in Maryland. “This legislation, like so many other efforts we are working on in Maryland, reflects our steadfast resolve to … Continued
On May 7, 2009, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law a new Aquaculture Shellfish Leasing bill (Senate Bill 271/House Bill 312) that revamps leasing laws to make it easier for watermen and others to grow shellfish in the Bay. … Continued
Mr. Wayne Hettenbach of Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and the agents and officers of the Interstate Watershed Task Force from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Marine Police, and Maryland Natural Resources Police are recognized … Continued
New for 2009, Maryland and Virginia have entered into a reciprocal agreement honoring certain fishing guide licenses in both states’ waters. Maryland will honor the Virginia Class A Fishing Guide License in Maryland tidal waters and Virginia will honor both … Continued
The Yacht Basin Company in Annapolis and the Annapolis City Dock in Anne Arundel County have been designated the 110th and 111th certified Maryland Clean Marinas. Together with 24 smaller facilities designated as Clean Marina Partners, Maryland now boasts 135 … Continued