PUBLIC NOTICE
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
Public Hearing on Proposed Blue Crab Regulations

Annapolis

Pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §4-803, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed blue crab regulations on August 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the C-1 Conference Room of the Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.

The purpose of this action is to update charter crabbing regulations. The proposed action aligns the term of the crabbing charter decal with the term of the commercial licenses that are prerequisites to acquiring the decal.

For more information regarding this proposal, visit: dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/regulations/proposed.aspx#bluecrab2. All interested parties are invited to attend and give their views. Sign language interpreters and other appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Contact Sarah.Widman for more information.

Mark J. Belton
Secretary
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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