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JOINT RESOLUTIONS

Therefore, a committee should be created that could
meet and discuss all aspects of trapping and trapping
devices; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That
the Maryland Wildlife Administration is requested to
establish and choose a committee consisting of two
members of the fur and trapping industry, two members
from the humane organizations of the State, and one
representative of the Wildlife Administration who will
meet and discuss all aspects of trapping and trapping
devices; and be it further

RESOLVED, That this study should be completed in two
years and that the committee maintain progress reports
every three months for review by interested members of
the General Assembly; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to
the Honorable Ralph A. Bitely, Administrator, Maryland
Wildlife Administration, State Department of Natural
Resources, Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis,
Maryland 21401.

Approved April 22, 1975.

No. 26

(Senate Joint Resolution 47)

A Senate Joint Resolution concerning

Coastal Zone Programs

FOR the purpose of requesting the Department of Natural
Resources to prepare a report to be presented to the
Legislative Council by October 15, 1975, describing
the requirements for development of the coastal zone
program that would meet the requirements of the
federal coastal zone management act of 197 2.

Off—shore and on—shore development is a source of
great concern both to the members of this Body and to
members of the general public. Any consideration of this
area must take into consideration the declining
fisheries, the recreational impact, and the [[spoiled]]
continuing spoil dredging problem [[that results from
dredging other areas.]].

This State needs a comprehensive report describing
the requirements for development of the coastal zone