Md. Code, Nat. Res. § 4-701.1

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 4-701.1 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Commercial northern snakehead bowfishing license
(a) There is a commercial northern snakehead license.
(b) The license authorizes the holder to catch for sale northern snakeheads in the tidal waters of the State using:
(1) A bow and arrow attached to a retrieval line; or
(2) Hook and line.

(c) An applicant for a license does not need to hold a tidal fish license under § 4-701 of this subtitle to be eligible for the license.
(d) A person who wishes to obtain a license shall complete and submit an application for the license to the Department or any person designated by the Department.
(e) The term of the license is 1 year from September 1 through August 31 of the following year.
(f) The annual license fee is $15.
(g) A licensee may not transfer a license issued under this section.
(h) A licensee who fishes for northern snakehead under the license shall possess the license.
(i) A licensee who fishes for northern snakehead under the license shall comply with all Department regulations governing the use of gear.

Md. Code, NR § 4-701.1

Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 110,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 109,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 528, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.
Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 709, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 708, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.