§ 4-11A-24. Restorative Aquaculture Pilot Program
West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2023
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-11A-24
§ 4-11A-24. Restorative Aquaculture Pilot Program
(a) In this section, “Pilot Program” means the Restorative Aquaculture Pilot Program.
(b) The General Assembly finds that, with appropriate siting, active use requirements that require annual shellfish seed plantings, and appropriate husbandry, shellfish aquaculture is a restorative activity that benefits water quality, oyster productivity, and habitat.
(c)(1) The Department shall establish and implement a Restorative Aquaculture Pilot Program.
(d)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall identify criteria and metrics for restorative aquaculture that take into consideration:
(e)(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Department shall establish eligibility requirements and financial incentives for the Pilot Program.
(f) A holder of an aquaculture lease who is participating in the Pilot Program may meet any requirements for the active use of the lease by shellfish seed planting only.
(g)(1) On or before October 1, 2024, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
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Added by Acts 2023, c. 372, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-11A-24, MD NAT RES § 4-11A-24
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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