Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1004
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-1004, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§4–1004.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A resident may catch clams in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
(2) A nonresident may catch in the tidal bays of Worcester County hard clams for the nonresident’s own use and consumption in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
(b) Only a resident of the State may obtain a license to catch:
(1) Oysters or clams for commercial purposes in the waters of the State; or
(2) Oysters for recreational purposes in the waters of the State.
(2) A nonresident may catch in the tidal bays of Worcester County hard clams for the nonresident’s own use and consumption in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
(b) Only a resident of the State may obtain a license to catch:
(1) Oysters or clams for commercial purposes in the waters of the State; or
(2) Oysters for recreational purposes in the waters of the State.
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