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SB 667 — Maryland

Natural Resources - Edible Forests and Foraging Program - Establishment

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 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 9, 2026

In committeeApplicants and ApplicationsBoundariesComptrollerFeesFoodForests and ParksInterestNatural ResourcesNatural Resources - GenerallyNatural Resources, Department ofPermitsPlantsReal PropertyRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsTreasurersWaivers

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Cross-filed with HB 72 — the companion bill in the other chamber, as the legislature links it. Each bill keeps its own votes and status; they are never combined here.

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 9, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Kevin Harris, Karen Young

No recorded floor votes yet.

How we know this

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Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page Report an error on this page

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