Md. Code Regs. 08.02.19.01

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

Section 08.02.19.01 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to control the importation, possession, propagation, transport, purchase, sale, or introduction into State waters of certain nonnative aquatic organisms that if accidentally or deliberately introduced into or further spread in the waters of the State would alter and threaten to harm the ecosystem, the abundance and diversity of native or naturalized aquatic organisms, or the productivity of State waters.

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 23, 2004 (31:25 Md. R. 1788); adopted permanently effective January 6, 2005 (31:26 Md. R. 1861)
Regulation .01 adopted effective November 6, 2006 (33:22 Md. R. 1731)