Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-195

ENV 195

Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-

"Section X.  Section 1B of Chapter 130 of the MGL is hereby amended by striking the words 'qualified in the field of marine fisheries by training and experience' and inserting in place thereof the following: 'no more than a majority of whom shall be individuals holding a commercial license or whom have a economic interest in the harvesting or sale of fish.  And provided further that the remainder of the members of the advisory commission shall include individuals with backgrounds including, but not limited to, knowledge of marine science, marine conservation, recreational fishing, and the marine environment.'"