Md. Code Regs. 08.02.01.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.02.01.10 - Pilot Programs

A. The Department may conduct pilot projects to demonstrate and evaluate new approaches to managing fisheries under the fishery management plans as incorporated by reference in Regulation .01 of this chapter for the following species:

(1) Blue crabs;

(2) Striped bass;

(3) Oysters;

(4) Hard clams;

(5) Yellow perch;

(6) Summer flounder;

(7) Black sea bass;

(8) Tautog;

(9) Bluefish;

(10) Weakfish and spotted sea trout;

(11) Black drum;

(12) Red drum;

(13) Horseshoe crabs;

(14) American eel;

(15) Alosid;

(16) Croaker and Spot; and

(17) Catfish.

B. Pilot Project Activities. Notwithstanding Natural Resources, Title 4 (except for §4-1002 ), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.02, pilot projects may be conducted to implement conservation and management measures as defined by a fishery management plan.

C. The Department may select and designate certain persons licensed under Natural Resources Article, § 4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, to participate in a pilot project. A participating licensee shall:

(1) Apply for a pilot program permit on forms provided by the Department;

(2) Have a pilot program permit in order to participate in a pilot program;

(3) Comply with any conditions of the permit; and

(4) Be eliminated from the pilot project at the discretion of the Department.

D. The Department shall:

(1) Develop pilot projects in cooperation with the commercial fishing industry;

(2) Prepare a written evaluation of the pilot project to be included in the annual Fisheries Management Plan report to the General Assembly; and

(3) Provide adequate notice of a pilot program through various media so that an interested individual has reasonable opportunity to be informed.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.01.10

Regulation .10 adopted effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 659); amended effective 49:16 Md. R.757, eff. 8/8/2022