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MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-2A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 2A - The Endangered Species of Fish Conservation Act|Section 4-2A-08 - Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the provisions of this subtitle do not prohibit:        (1)    Importation into the State of fish which may be lawfully imported into the United States or lawfully taken and removed from another state;        (2)    Entry into this State or the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of any fish which is designated an endangered or threatened species in this State but not in the state where originally taken, if the person engaging in the activity demonstrates by substantial evidence that the fish was lawfully taken and lawfully removed from the state of origin; or        (3)    Entry into this State or the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of fish which are lawfully purchased for, or which are products of, authorized aquaculture operations in nontidal ponds, lakes, or impoundments, provided the fish are identified as such in accordance with regulations adopted under § 4-11A-02 of this title.    (b)    (1)    (i)    This paragraph does not apply to striped bass or rockfish, including hybrids, which are lawfully purchased for, or which are products of authorized aquaculture operations in nontidal ponds, lakes, or impoundments, provided the fish are identified as such in accordance with regulations adopted under § 4-11A-02 of this title.            (ii)    If the species of fish known as striped bass or rockfish, including hybrids thereof, is listed as threatened or endangered pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle, all prohibitions of this subtitle shall apply to any striped bass or hybrid located within the State whether or not the fish may have been taken lawfully in another state, except as authorized in this subsection.        (2)    A person may possess striped bass or hybrids from another state while transporting them through this State for sale in another state if the person can demonstrate by substantial evidence that the fish were lawfully taken and removed from the state of origin.        (3)    A person who possesses a valid license to deal in finfish under § 4-702 of this title may possess, store, and process striped bass or hybrids of striped bass lawfully taken in another state or in waters within the jurisdiction of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, in conjunction with transporting them through this State for sale in another state.    (c)    This section does not permit the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale, offer for sale or shipment within this State of species of fish determined, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act, to be an endangered or threatened species except as permitted by § 4-2A-05 of this subtitle.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-2A-08.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 2A - The Endangered Species of Fish Conservation Act|Section 4-2A-08.1 - Catching Hybrid Striped Bass in Freshwater Impoundments

    The Department shall adopt regulations allowing the catching of hybrids of striped bass under certain conditions in freshwater impoundments in the State as long as, during the time any moratorium on the taking and sale of striped bass is in effect under the Endangered Species of Fish Conservation Act, the regulations also prohibit the sale in the State for any purpose of the hybrids of striped bass that are caught under the authority of the regulations.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-2A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 2A - The Endangered Species of Fish Conservation Act|Section 4-2A-09 - Citation of Subtitle

    The subtitle may be cited as the Endangered Species of Fish Conservation Act.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-401 - Acquisition of Areas of Water or Land for State Fish Refuges; Exception in Allegany and Garrett Counties

    The Department may acquire, by purchase, lease, condemnation, or gift, title or control of any area of water or land in the State suitable to protect, propagate, or manage fish. The area of water or land shall be known as a State fish refuge. Any area of water or land in Garrett County or Allegany County greater than 100 acres may be acquired only with the approval of that county. This requirement does not apply to any areas which have previously been authorized for acquisition by the General Assembly. The Department may purchase or erect any structure necessary for fish management, and may purchase or lease any area of water or land, excluding the ownership of and the right to drill any mineral, oil, or gas.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-402 - Title and Control of Areas of Water or Land; Expenditures for Acquisition

    The title to any area of water or land acquired by purchase, gift, or condemnation shall be taken in the name of the State for the Department’s use. The entire control of the area of water or land shall be under the State’s direction. The Secretary may expend from the State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund any amount necessary to purchase or condemn an area of water or land.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-403 - Sale and Exchange of Areas of Water or Land

    (a)    If the Department considers it in the State’s best interest and the Governor consents, it may exchange any area of water or land or part it owns, together with any improvement on it, for any privately owned area of water or land equal to or greater in value than the area of water or land the Department exchanges and adapts for fish refuge and management. Also, the Department may sell any area of water or land or part it owns to the person who offers the highest price.    (b)    The Department may use the acquired area of water or land as a State park.    (c)    The Attorney General shall prepare any deed necessary to complete the exchange or sale of the area of water or land. The Secretary shall execute the deed. The proceeds of any sale shall be deposited with the State Comptroller and placed to the credit of the State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-404 - Use of Areas of Water or Land; Appointment of Caretakers

    An acquired area of water or land may be used to create and maintain State fish refuges, or for fish management. The Department may grant a right-of-way on or across any acquired area of water or land if the grant does not adversely affect the protection and management of fish. The Department may appoint a caretaker of the area of water or land and make an agreement with the caretaker for proper care and management of the fish refuge.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-405 - State Fish Refuges

    The Department may establish and maintain any State fish refuge to protect and propagate fish throughout the State. The Department may locate, with the consent of the Governor and of the superintendent in charge of any federally or State–owned area of water or land, any State fish refuge on State–owned or federally–owned water or land. The boundaries of each fish refuge shall be clearly marked. At each refuge boundary, a notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place informing the public the area of water or land is a “State fish refuge – fishing is unlawful”, and any other information or rules and regulations the Department considers advisable.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-406 - Leased Areas of Water or Land

    (a)    If a person who owns or controls any suitable area of water or land desires to have it set aside as a fish refuge, he may apply to the Department, giving a description of the area of water or land, including a specific location, map, or sketch showing an outline of the area of water or land and the location of any structure or improvement, and the nature of the area of land or water, such as woodland, abandoned farmland, or cultivated land, or lake, pond, marsh, or impounded stream.    (b)    The Department may examine the area of water or land to determine if it is suitable for fish protection and management. If the area of water or land is acceptable as a fish refuge, the Department shall notify the owner of this fact. The owner shall sign a lease vesting the State with every fishing right in the area without charge. The lease also shall provide that neither the owner, his family, agents, tenants, nor any other person may fish in the area of water or land and that, he will make every effort to protect the fish refuge from forest fires, fishing, or any violation of any State conservation law. The lease or agreement shall continue in force for an uninterrupted period of at least 5 years.    (c)    If the person who owns or controls the area of water or land named in any lease on which there is no charge sells the area of water or land, the area is released from the operation of the lease unless the purchaser agrees to allow it to remain under the lease. Either the Department or the owner of the area of water or land may rescind any lease for which there is no charge made pursuant to this section after giving 90 days written notice of intent to terminate the lease to the other party.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-407 - Rules and Regulations for Use, etc., of Fish Refuges

    The Department may adopt and promulgate, and post, rules and regulations for the proper use and administration of any State fish refuge it controls or owns.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-408 - Department May Erect and Maintain Hatcheries, etc., to Propagate Fish

    The Department may erect and maintain any suitable fish hatchery, nursery, pond, or rearing station to propagate fish in order to manage the waters of the State. Hatcheries, nurseries, ponds, and rearing stations shall be maintained by Department funds.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-409 - Department May Take Game and Freshwater Fish for Management Purposes

    The Department may catch any game and freshwater fish from the waters of the State, including any pond, lake, or canal, publicly or privately owned, in order to propagate in captivity and distribute into public waters brood stock, fry, or fingerlings to manage the fish.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 4 - State Fish Refuges and Hatcheries in Tidal and Nontidal Water|Section 4-410 - Trespassing on Fish Refuges or Lands Controlled by Department

    (a)    This section is intended to protect the State in its objective to propagate and manage fish on fish refuges, lands, and waters controlled by the Department.    (b)    An unauthorized person may not enter or trespass on or destroy, deface, or damage any fish refuge or lands acquired for fish ponds or hatcheries without the consent of the Department. A person may not allow any dog, domestic stock, or poultry to enter on any State fish refuge.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-501 - Obstructing Passage of Fish Prohibited

    An obstruction may not be placed at the mouth of any creek, cove, or inlet, or across any stream, so as to impound any fish and prevent its free passage to and from the water or its free access up and down the stream. However, a dam may be erected if fish ladders are maintained in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-503 - Dynamiting Streams Prohibited; Exception; Penalty

    A person may not place, throw, or make use of any dynamite or other explosive substance in any water in the State, except for engineering, milling, or mining purposes. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $300 or imprisonment not exceeding three years, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-504 - Threshing Streams Prohibited; Exception in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties

    A person may not whip or beat any waters of the State with a pole, stick, or any other thing in order to drive fish into any device for catching fish. In Kent County and Queen Anne’s County, this section applies only to waters of the Sassafras River and its tributaries.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-505 - Removing Fish, Nets, or Gear of Another Prohibited

    A person may not molest, disturb, destroy, or catch and carry away fish belonging to another person from any boat, live box, crab pot, trot line, or the pocket or crib of any pound net or enclosed or gilled in any fish net of any kind, or take or carry away any net or gear belonging to another person used in catching fish. This section does not apply directly or indirectly to seine haulers actually engaged in laying and taking up nets when making a haul.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-506 - Interference With Fishing Nets and Stakes Prohibited

    A person may not fasten, tie, or anchor any boat to or in any other way interfere with any other person’s fishing nets, stakes, or other personal property in or close to the waters of the State.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-506.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-506.1 - Intentional Disruption of Lawful Fishing Activity Prohibited

    (a)    While on private or public land, or Maryland waters, a person may not for the purpose of disrupting a lawful fishing activity:        (1)    Interfere intentionally with the lawful taking of fish or other marine life by another person;        (2)    Intentionally harass, drive, or disturb any fish for the purpose of disrupting a lawful fishing activity;        (3)    Intentionally block, impede, harass, or disturb a person engaged in a lawful fishing activity;        (4)    Intentionally deny passage by creating or erecting barriers on public property or on private property without the landowner’s prior permission to areas where a lawful fishing activity is permitted; or        (5)    Intentionally hinder a lawful fishing activity by placing obstacles or objects in waters of the State.    (b)    The conduct declared unlawful in this section does not include any incidental interference arising from lawful activity by private land users or users of land managed by the Department, including farmers, miners, or persons engaged in recreation.    (c)    A Natural Resources police officer or other police officer of the State who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated this section may:        (1)    Order the person to desist or to leave the area; or        (2)    Arrest the person who refuses to desist or to leave the area.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-507 - Obstruction to Fishery; Interference With Haul Seine

    A person may not sink any obstruction in the berth or haul of any fishery, or deliberately interfere with the operation of a haul seine after it has been set and is being hauled.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-508 - Vessel Intentionally Passing Through Nets Prohibited; Penalty

    A skipper, captain or other person commanding a vessel, float, or boat may not pass knowingly, wantonly, maliciously, or as a result of gross negligence, through any net lawfully placed and marked. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine equal to the damages suffered by the owner or occupier of the fishery, and court costs.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-509 - Use of Electronic and Electrical Devices Prohibited; Exception; Penalty

    A person may not use or attempt to use any electronic device on any boat in the waters of the State or on any aircraft within the State, or use or attempt to use any aircraft, to detect the presence of finfish for any purpose. However, fishermen may use depth finders from boats to detect the presence of finfish. A person also may not use or attempt to use any device that may lure finfish by electrical impulses. This section does not prohibit the Department from using any electronic or electrical device for scientific research, law enforcement or other purpose, nor prohibit use of a fathometer or depth recorder for navigational purposes. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-510 - Use of Spearguns

    A person may fish with a speargun and spear in the waters of the State only under the rules and regulations, and control of the Department. A speargun as used in this section means any type of device used for propelling a spear underwater by any means other than manual in order to catch fish.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-511 - Interference With State Buoys, Markers, or Monuments Prohibited

    A person other than a duly authorized officer of the Department may not move, destroy, or deface any State buoy, marker, or monument placed in the waters of the State, or fasten, tie, or anchor any boat to it.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-512 - Fishing Near Blind During Migratory Waterfowl Season Prohibited

    During the open season for migratory waterfowl, a person may not fish by any means within 500 yards of any stationary blind or blind site which is occupied and is being used for hunting migratory waterfowl.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-513 - Maintenance of Water Quality and Aquatic Habitat Below Dam

    Consistent with the requirements of any license issued by the federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a person who owns or operates a dam or obstruction on the waters of the State used for the generation of electric power and the Secretary shall cooperate to ensure the release of a sufficient flow of impounded water to maintain both water quality and aquatic habitat below the dam or obstruction.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 5 - Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally|Section 4-514 - Interference With Commercial Fishing Equipment

    Except during an emergency, a person may not fasten, tie, or anchor a boat to another person’s commercial fishing equipment or device including the hedging, stakes, buoys, or anchors of the equipment or device.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 6 - Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Fishing and Fisheries in Nontidal Waters|Section 4-601 - "Angling" Defined

    “Angling” means catching or attempting to catch fish by hook and line, with the line held in hand, attached to a pole or rod held in hand, or attended in a manner that the fish voluntarily takes bait or lure in its mouth.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 6 - Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Fishing and Fisheries in Nontidal Waters|Section 4-602 - Rules and Regulations Affecting Fish in Nontidal Waters

    With due regard for distribution, abundance, economic value, and breeding habits of fish in nontidal waters, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to extend, restrict, or prohibit catching, possessing, purchasing, transporting, or exporting fish from nontidal waters.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  4-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries|Subtitle 6 - Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Fishing and Fisheries in Nontidal Waters|Section 4-603 - Seasons to Catch Fish From Nontidal Waters

    Pursuant to § 4–602 of this subtitle, the Department shall establish open seasons for catching species of game and freshwater fish in nontidal waters.