Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 4-614 - Regulations(a)(1) The Department shall adopt regulations to establish fishing areas where a trout stamp is required.(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person may not fish or possess trout in an area established in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the person first obtains a trout stamp in addition to an angler's license.(3) A trout stamp is not required of the following: (i) A holder of a current resident consolidated senior sport fishing license issued under § 4-216 of this title;(ii) A holder of a lifetime complimentary angler's license issued under § 4-607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;(iii) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4-217 of this title;(iv) Any resident serving in the armed forces of the United States while on leave in the State, during the resident's leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident's official leave order; or(v) A person under 16 years of age.(4) The stamp may be obtained from the Department or an authorized agent of the Department.(b) A person is not required to have a trout stamp to possess trout taken from: (1) Any privately owned lake or pond that is stocked with trout artificially propagated by commercial hatcheries or purchased from persons licensed to sell fish; or(2) Any fee fishing lake or pond operated under § 4-11A-20 of this title.(c) The following annual trout stamp fees shall apply:Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 490,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 489,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.