2116                             Joint Resolutions

Whereas, Kent and Anne Arundel County oystermen enjoy the
right of oystering in the waters contiguous to Queen Anne's County,
which right is not reciprocal; and

Whereas, this disparity works a hardship to the detriment of the
oystermen of those counties who, as a direct result of this unfair
situation are deprived of revenues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Legis-
lative Council is requested to appoint a committee to study and
determine whether the Chesapeake Bay may be open to all oyster-
ing residents of Maryland or whether each bordering county is
entitled to a reserved section; and be it further

Resolved, That the committee make a study of this situation and
present legislation to correct the inequities of the present laws which
now are restrictive; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to every member
of the Legislative Council.

Approved April 22, 1970.

No. 55
(House Joint Resolution 97)

House Joint Resolution requesting the Legislative Council to appoint
a committee to study the activities of non-profit organizations and
the possibility of taxing those organizations and to report the
findings and recommendations of the study to the General Assem-
bly prior to the 1971 Session.

Whereas, There are many non-profit organizations actively con-
ducting businesses within the State of Maryland; and

Whereas, Many non-profit organizations are operating in direct
competition with private enterprises and are deriving profits from
their operations; and

Whereas, It appears to be unfair and inequitable to private enter-
prise to permit this type of activity; and

Whereas, It appears that the State of Maryland is being deprived
of much revenue as a result of the fact that non-profit organizations
are not taxed; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Legis-
lative Council is requested to appoint a committee to study the
activities of non-profit organizations and the possibility of taxing
those organizations, and to report the findings and recommendations
of the study to the General Assembly prior to the 1971 Session; and
be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to every member
of the Legislative Council.

Approved April 22, 1970.