§ 4-11A-04. Public shellfish fishery area

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(a) Identification. -- In consultation with the Oyster Advisory Commission, the Department shall identify by regulation the public shellfish fishery area in the Chesapeake Bay based on commercial harvesting activity during the 3 years preceding June 1, 2009, any surveys conducted by the Department, and other quantitative data known or made available to the Department.

(b) Leasing for shellfish aquaculture prohibited. -- The public shellfish fishery area may not be leased for shellfish aquaculture.

HISTORY: 2009, chs. 173, 174.

                    
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