Md. Code, Nat. Res. § 4-904

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024

Section 4-904 - License to catch surf clams

(a) A person may not catch shrimp for commercial purposes unless the person first obtains a license from the Department.

(b)

(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the Department may adopt regulations:

(i) Governing any aspect of the shrimp fishery; and

(ii) Establishing and implementing a pilot program related to fishing for shrimp.

(2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may authorize the Department to establish for the shrimp fishery by public notice:

(i) Closed areas;

(ii) Catch limits;

(iii) Seasons;

(iv) Size limits;

(v) Gear restrictions; and

(vi) Reporting requirements.

Md. Code, NR § 4-904

Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 407, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.

Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 119, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2021.