Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-904
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4-904, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§4–904.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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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