Sunday, March 18, 2012

Large Gathering Permit Legislation Moving Through Maryland Senate

     Lake Shore, Md. -- Organizers of the Dobbins Island Bumper Bash have decided to cancel the official version of the rowdy annual boat gathering this summer.
     A post on the event's Facebook page said:  "Due to pending legislation and heavy political pressures, we feel it best to drop back and get things on the square and level."
     A bill supported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is being considered in the General Assembly that would require organizers of large gatherings like the Bumper Bash to get permits.
     The Senate has passed the second reading of SB127 with amendments. The House has not acted upon the legislation.

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