Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-734
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-734, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§4–734.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not sell, offer to buy or sell, or possess any of the following fish:
(1) Bass, largemouth or smallmouth less than 15 inches from March 1 through June 15, and less than 12 inches from June 16 through the end of February;
(2) Pike less than 14 inches; and
(3) Taylor less than 8 inches.
(b) Measurement for each fish mentioned above shall be from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail.
(c) The Department may set the size limits for white perch. However, the Department may not prohibit catching white perch more than 8 inches.
(1) Bass, largemouth or smallmouth less than 15 inches from March 1 through June 15, and less than 12 inches from June 16 through the end of February;
(2) Pike less than 14 inches; and
(3) Taylor less than 8 inches.
(b) Measurement for each fish mentioned above shall be from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail.
(c) The Department may set the size limits for white perch. However, the Department may not prohibit catching white perch more than 8 inches.
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