Maryland House Bill 72: Natural Resources - Edible Forests and Foraging Program - Establishment

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Establishing an Edible Forests and Foraging Program within the Department of Natural Resources; requiring individuals who forage in designated foraging areas to obtain a foraging permit; requiring the Department to charge a permit application fee and establish a fee waiver process for individuals who demonstrate financial need; requiring the Department to establish and maintain edible forests on State land, subject to available funding; etc.

Latest action

Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2026-01-19)

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