A bill before the Maryland House of Delegates would require the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to establish oyster sanctuaries in half of the viable habitat and create a more specific fishery management plan for oysters. It would also place a moratorium on oyster harvesting until those goals are met. Supporters of the bay's watermen say this goes too far.
Tom Hucker (D), District 20, Montgomery County Del. Tom Hucker
Richard Sossi (R), District 36, Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne's Counties Del. Richard Sossi