Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-614
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-614, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§4–614.
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(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 lifetime complimentary angler’s license issued under § 4–607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;
(ii) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4–217 of this title;
(iii) 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
(iv) 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:
(1) Resident……………………………………………………………… $20
(2) Nonresident…………………………………………………..…..…. $30
(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 lifetime complimentary angler’s license issued under § 4–607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;
(ii) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4–217 of this title;
(iii) 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
(iv) 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:
(1) Resident……………………………………………………………… $20
(2) Nonresident…………………………………………………..…..…. $30
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