§ 4-1008. Introduction of nonnative oyster species into State waters
West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: July 1, 2019
Effective: July 1, 2019
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-1008
§ 4-1008. Introduction of nonnative oyster species into State waters
(b) Except for the Department, a person may not introduce a nonnative oyster into State waters unless the person has a permit issued by the Department.
(c)(1) The Department may not introduce a nonnative oyster into State waters or issue a permit to another person for an introduction unless:
(i) The recommendations set forth in the 2004 report, “Nonnative Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay”, produced by the Committee on Nonnative Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, Ocean Studies Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies of the National Research Council, have been met to the extent feasible for the State of Maryland;
1. Reviewed and approved the sufficiency of the data and assessments used to identify the ecological and economic risks and benefits of introducing a nonnative oyster into State waters and the degree of risk associated with implementing each oyster restoration alternative identified in the draft environmental impact statement prepared in accordance with item (iii) of this paragraph; and
(d) In addition to any other penalty provided under law, a person who violates subsection (b) of this section is:
Credits
Added by Acts 2005, c. 441, § 2, eff. May 10, 2005. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 60, § 1, eff. April 14, 2009; Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-1008, MD NAT RES § 4-1008
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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