Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-904
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2022
(a) A person may not catch shrimp for commercial purposes unless the person first obtains a license from the Department.
(a) A person may not catch shrimp for commercial purposes unless the person first obtains a license from the Department.
(b) (1) 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.
(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.
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