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End of Maryland Potomac compact ends oyster war era
Gov McKeldin signed bills repealing the 85 year Potomac compact with Virginia bringing Potomac River oyster rights under Maryland sole jurisdiction effective June 1 The move follows a long running oyster war with Virginia dredging disputes and enforcement tensions along the river Additional measures include election law recodification and primary date shift with minor tax exemption changes and public notices from Girl Scouts in Winchester May 9 event page includes troop rosters and leadership details
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