Md. Code Regs. 08.02.21.01

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

Section 08.02.21.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Harvest" means to take, kill, trap, gather, catch, or in any manner reduce any fish to personal possession or to attempt to engage in this conduct.

(2) "Landing" means:

(a) Unloading any fish at a dock, pier, or shore by a commercial fisherman; or

(b) Bringing any fish to a dock, pier, or shore by a recreational fisherman for personal use.

(3) "Tag" means the device or form approved by the Department and affixed to a fish.

(4) "Target harvest" means pounds or numbers of yellow perch allowed by the Department to be harvested in a season.

(5) "Total length" means the distance from the tip of the snout to the end of the longest lobe of the extended tail of a fish.

(6) "Yellow perch" means the species of fish Perca flavescens.

(7) "Yellow perch harvest permit" means a permit issued by the Department which allows a person to commercially harvest yellow perch.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.21.01