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Denman residents debate proposed shellfish-farming rules

Two speakers at the October 3 Local Trust Committee meeting took opposing positions on proposed Bylaw No. 225.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2017-10-12 · compiled 2026-10-01

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At the October 3 Denman Island Local Trust Committee meeting, one member of the public opposed referring proposed Bylaw No. 225 to aquaculture tenure holders for comment, while another urged the committee to proceed with second reading and adoption.^[1]

The first speaker said an information note in the draft already made clear that tenure holders were excluded from the regulation, and suggested sending a letter instead. The speaker also raised concerns about ecosystem management, monitoring and enforcement by industry regulators.^[1]

Speaking on behalf of the Denman Island Residents Association Marine Guardians Committee, the second speaker said shellfish growers had been consulted and enforcement officers could inspect tenures without driving on the beach. The speaker also said serious harm to fish or fish habitat was occurring.^[1]

The minutes record the speakers’ comments but do not record a decision on Bylaw No. 225.^[1]

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