HB72Introduced in the House of Delegates
Natural Resources - Edible Forests and Foraging Program - Establishment
Introduced by Lorig Charkoudian, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
January 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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