The process for the striped bass recreational catch and release regulatory changes is:
Nov. 16 Scoping Meeting
Nov. 16-23 Regulatory ideas will be placed on the fisheries draft page -
http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisherie...gulations.html - and the public may provide feedback through the electronic feedback on the website or by faxing (410-260-8310) or mailing us comments (comments must be received by COB Nov. 23)
Nov. 24 Final proposal will be submitted to AELR (legislative committee) by COB; DNR will post up what we submitted on our proposed regulations webpage -
http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisherie...egulations.asp
Dec. 11 proposed regulations go to the Division of State Documents to be published in the Maryland Register
Jan. 4 proposed regulations appear in Maryland Register and public comment period begins (comments can be made by email
fisheriespubliccomment@dnr.state.md.us; by fax 410-260-8310; or by mail)
Feb. 3 public comment period ends
Feb. 17 DNR can adopt proposed regulations
Feb. 26 final decision appears in Maryland Register
March 8 proposed regulations become effective