Md. Code, Nat. Res. § 4-1022

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 4-1022 - Shinnecock rakes
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not catch hard-shell clams in the waters of the State with a shinnecock rake or similar device.
(b)
(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may catch hard-shell clams with a handscrape, shinnecock rake, or hydraulic dredge in the State waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
(2) A person may not catch hard-shell clams with a handscrape, shinnecock rake, or hydraulic dredge within 300 feet of any shore or wharf without first obtaining the permission of the shore or wharf owner.

Md. Code, NR § 4-1022

Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 81,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.