Question

what does house bill 51 require certified oyster dealers to do to help reef restoration?
only harvest oysters during winter months
stop all oyster harvesting for five ye
build artificial reefs made only of plastic structures
return 30% of their annually harvested oyster shell back into the bay or buy cultch material

Explanation:

House Bill 51 (focused on oyster reef restoration in regions like Maryland) mandates that certified oyster dealers contribute to reef replenishment by returning a portion of harvested shells or acquiring alternative cultch material, which serves as a substrate for new oysters to grow. The other options are incorrect: seasonal harvesting limits, full harvest moratoriums, and plastic-only reef structures are not requirements of this bill.

Answer:

Return 30% of their annually harvested oyster shell back into the bay or buy cultch material