This bill requires individuals licensed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to submit specific reports regarding their fish and fisheries activities. It directly affects commercial fish packers, dealers, and sport anglers who hold licenses for catching fish in state waters. Under the new rules, these persons must keep accurate business records open for inspection and provide any data the Department requests according to adopted regulations. The law also includes a privacy provision that prevents government officials from using submitted reports to reveal the income of the individuals who filed them. These reporting requirements are set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

signed · Maryland · Senate May 9, 2024

SB 589: Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission - Funding

This bill establishes a mandatory annual funding requirement for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland to support the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission. It directs the Governor to include a specific appropriation of $1 million in the state budget each year, drawn from the Cigarette Restitution Fund, with an additional option to allocate 5% of Master Settlement Agreement funds. The legislation clarifies that these funds are intended solely for agricultural development activities and must be used in addition to, rather than replacing, any existing funding for the council. This change ensures consistent financial support for the commission's operations starting in fiscal year 2024.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 9, 2024

Maryland Bills

SB 672: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement Citations and Notices - Mailing Addresses

SB 55: Vehicle Laws - Disabled Veteran Registration Plates - Issuance

HB 1013: State Employees - Paid Sick Leave - Certificate of Illness or Disability Signed by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

HB 1296: Electricity - Offshore Wind Projects - Alterations

SB 969: Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act)

SB 1118: Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements

HB 512: Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements

SB 589: Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission - Funding

HB 782: Vehicle Laws - Lighting - Privately Owned Vehicles

HB 664: Court Personnel - Protection of Personal Information (Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson Judicial Security Act)

SB 491: State Retirement and Pension System - Service Credit

HB 871: Business Regulation - Detached Catalytic Converters - Record-Keeping Requirements

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