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§ 4-11A-03. Legislative intent

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: July 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 4. Fish and Fisheries (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11a. Aquaculture (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2017
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-11A-03
§ 4-11A-03. Legislative intent
Currentness
Aquaculture an agricultural and fisheries management activity
(a)(1) The General Assembly defines aquaculture as an agricultural and fisheries management activity.
(2) “Aquaculture” includes the commercial rearing of finfish, shellfish, and aquatic plants for sale, trade, barter, or shipment.
Promotion of aquaculture industry in State
(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to create:
(1) An Aquaculture Review Board and an Aquaculture Coordinating Council to promote the development of an aquaculture industry in this State; and
(2) An Aquaculture Coordinator, employed by the Department, to assist persons in obtaining the permits and licenses necessary to conduct aquaculture in the State.
Duties of Department and University of Maryland
(c) The Department is the lead agency for:
(1) The development and overall management of aquaculture and aquaculture products;
(2) Coordinating and streamlining the process of applying for a State aquaculture permit;
(3) Enforcing laws, regulations, and rules related to aquaculture; and
(4) Identifying economic development opportunities related to aquaculture.
University of Maryland as lead agency
(d) The University System of Maryland is the lead agency for research in aquaculture production and shall be responsible for development of education and extension programs which promote aquaculture as an industry.
Lead agency for marketing of aquaculture products
(e) The Department of Agriculture is the lead agency for the marketing of aquaculture products.

Credits

Added by Acts 2011, c. 411, § 3, eff. July 1, 2011. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 25, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2017, c. 101, § 2, eff. July 1, 2017.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-11A-03, MD NAT RES § 4-11A-03
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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