Md. Code Regs. 08.02.12.04

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

Section 08.02.12.04 - Prohibitions

A. Except as authorized by Natural Resources Article, § 4-2 A-08(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, or by a permit issued by the Secretary under §B of this regulation, a person may not take, possess, transport, export, process, sell, offer for sale, deliver, carry, or ship any fish of the species listed in Regulation .03A and B of this chapter.

B. Permit to Take or Possess Endangered or Threatened Species.

(1) The Secretary may issue a permit, under the terms and conditions he prescribes, to allow the taking or possession of species listed in Regulation.03A and B of this chapter for:

(a) Scientific purposes;

(b) Enhancing the propagation and survival of a species; or

(c) Aquaculture purposes in accordance with COMAR 08.02.14.

(2) Violation of any provision or restriction of the permit shall constitute a violation of this regulation and may result, at the discretion of the Secretary, in revocation of the permit and confiscation of those species held pursuant to it.

C. A person may take, possess, transport, export, process, sell, or offer for sale, or ship those species designated as in need of conservation in Regulation .03E of this chapter unless prohibited by regulations adopted by the Department for each individual species.

D. Penalty. Violation of any provision of this regulation is subject to all penalties and actions included in Natural Resources Article, §§ 4-2 A-07 and 4-1207, Annotated Code of Maryland. This may result in seizure of the fishing license and ultimate confiscation of all fish, fishing gear, equipment, and vessel used in the fishing activity.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.12.04