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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.04 - Hunting

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. General.
(1) The Director may establish areas designated for public hunting and areas for leased hunting.
(2) Notice.
(a) The areas open to public hunting and leased hunting shall be posted.
(b) The designated public hunting areas shall be published annually in the Guide to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland.
(3) Only members of the hunt club listed in the hunting lease agreement may hunt on their club's designated tract or tracts between the dates of September 1 and June 1.
(4) The hunting season in all designated hunting areas shall be in accordance with State and federal laws and regulations.
(5) Except by written permit, an individual may not trap or attempt to trap on Chesapeake Forest Lands. The permit shall be issued by the Director.
(6) Except by written permit, issued by the Director, an individual may not use a dog to chase fur-bearing mammals on Chesapeake Forest Lands. The Director shall review applications for a permit consistent with Regulation .03 of this chapter.
(7) An individual may not hunt within 150 yards of an occupied structure or camp.
(8) An individual hunting on Chesapeake Forest Lands, may not hunt within 150 feet of any Chesapeake Forest Lands boundary, adjacent to private land, nor shoot on, from, or across any public road. The hunting of wild waterfowl, as defined in COMAR 08.03.01.36, is exempt from the 150 foot restriction where the boundary coincides with the shoreline of the waters of the State.
(9) Except as provided in §A(10) of this regulation, an individual may only erect on Chesapeake Forest Lands blinds or treestands that are brought in and taken out with the individual each day.
(10) With written permission from the Service, an individual may use or construct permanent blinds or tree stands on Chesapeake Forest Lands.
(11) A person may not enter onto a leased hunting tract between the dates of September 1 and June 1 without written permission from the Service.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.05 - Closing Against Entry

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A. This regulation does not apply to employees of the Department on official business.
B. The Service may, by notice, close certain areas of Chesapeake Forest Lands to public entry and travel.
C. The use of Chesapeake Forest Land roads is subject to the provisions of the laws of Maryland and the regulations of the Department. Roads may be closed to traffic when this action is considered necessary by the Service.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.06 - Fires

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A. An individual shall obtain a permit from the Service before kindling, building, maintaining, or using an open fire within a Chesapeake Forest Land tract.
B. A fire permit may be revoked at any time by the Service.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.07 - Camping

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
Camping on Chesapeake Forest Lands is limited to only those areas designated by the Department and requires a valid camping permit issued by the Service. The permit shall specify place and time period for camping.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.08 - Refuse and Rubbish

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
An individual may not deposit garbage, tires, sewage, waste, foodstuffs, paper, or other litter in Chesapeake Forest Lands.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.09 - Plants, Rocks, Minerals, and Animals

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A. This regulation does not apply to Department personnel performing their duties.
B. Except as authorized in Regulation .04 of this chapter and §C of this regulation, an individual may not remove, disturb, damage, or destroy any plant, rock, mineral, or animal in Chesapeake Forest Lands.
C. Timber, firewood, or other forest products may be taken from Chesapeake Forest Lands after a sales contract or permit has been obtained from the Service.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.10 - Vehicles

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A. The Service may restrict the use of bicycles, mountain bikes, and animals on certain forest roads and trails on Chesapeake Forest Lands.
B. Except by written permit from the Service, the use of any all-terrain vehicle or off-highway vehicle is prohibited on Chesapeake Forest Lands.
C. Vehicles may not be parked so they block access to any gate or road on Chesapeake Forest Lands.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.11 - Advertising

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Unless a permit is obtained from the Service, an individual may not erect or post a sign, notice, or literature on Chesapeake Forest Lands.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.12 - Encroachment

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A. Private encroachments are prohibited on Chesapeake Forest Lands.
B. Encroachments include, but are not limited to:
(1) Fences;
(2) Walls;
(3) Dog runs;
(4) Dog houses;
(5) Storage structures;
(6) Driveways;
(7) Compost piles;
(8) Swimming pools;
(9) Tree houses;
(10) Play houses;
(11) Woodpiles;
(12) Gardens;
(13) Play equipment;
(14) Television or radio reception devices; and
(15) Other devices, structures, refuse, or material.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.13 - Pets

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Pets shall be kept under reasonable control consistent with the safety of forest users and forest wildlife. An individual with a pet shall prevent the pet from biting individuals. Pets may not be permitted to disturb forest wildlife outside of hunting activities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.14 - Weapons

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A. Definition.
(1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.
(2) Term Defined. "Weapon" means:
(a) A device capable of propelling a projectile at high velocity by mechanical means, by explosion, or by expanding gas, including but not limited to a firearm, crossbow, or long bow;
(b) A dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade (except a penknife without a switchblade), sand club, metal knuckles, razor, or nunchaku; or
(c) A device capable of:
(i) Inflicting death or bodily harm to an individual;
(ii) Maiming or killing wildlife; or
(iii) Destroying property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.15 - Damage to Public Property

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A person may not injure, deface, or vandalize any part of the lands owned or controlled by the Service or any building, sign, gate, equipment, or other public property on those lands.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.07 - Chesapeake Forest Lands › Section 08.01.07.16 - Disorderly Conduct

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An individual may not act in a disorderly manner on Chesapeake Forest Lands by:
A. Making loud and unseemly noises or profanely cursing, swearing, or using obscene language;
B. Indecently exposing their person or performing any indecent act;
C. Throwing missiles, to the annoyance of the public;
D. Interfering with, encumbering, obstructing, or rendering dangerous any public place;
E. Engaging in, instigating, or encouraging a confrontation or fight; or
F. Causing a disturbance of the public.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.08 - Form and Procedure for Petitions for Declaratory Rulings › Section 08.01.08.01 - Petitions for Declaratory Rulings

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Who May File. Any interested person may petition the Secretary for a declaratory ruling with respect to the applicability of any regulation, order, or statute enforceable by the Department of Natural Resources to any person or property.
B. Form. The petition shall be in writing and shall contain a detailed statement of the facts under which the applicability of the regulation, order, or statute is questioned. It shall include the petitioner's name, address, and telephone number and an explanation of the petitioner's interest. The petitioner shall attach a certificate, given under oath, that the facts contained in the petition are true to the best of the petitioner's knowledge, information, and belief.
C. Submission, Consideration, and Disposition. The petition shall be filed with the Secretary at the main office of the Department of Natural Resources, for the Secretary's consideration and disposition. The Secretary shall consider the petition and may issue the declaratory ruling requested. The Secretary shall notify the petitioner in writing of the decision, stating the reasons.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.09 - Land Acquisition and Transfer › Section 08.01.09.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board of Public Works" means the Board established by Article XII of the Constitution of Maryland, consisting of the Governor, the Treasurer, and the Comptroller of Maryland.
(2) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.
(3) "Director" means the Director of the Land Acquisition and Planning unit of the Department of Natural Resources.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 08.01.09 - Land Acquisition and Transfer › Section 08.01.09.02 - Appraisals

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. This regulation applies to all real property acquisitions made under Natural Resources Article, §
									1-109, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. Before any real property is acquired from an owner, other than by gift, the Department shall obtain two independent appraisals of the property.
C. A review appraiser in the Department:
(1) Shall review the two independent appraisals for form, fact, and conclusions;
(2) May, with the approval of the Director, obtain a third independent appraisal and review it for form, fact, and conclusions; and
(3) Shall recommend to the Department a value or range of values for the real property based on the reviewed appraisals.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.01 - Fishery Management Plans

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The following Fishery Management Plans are adopted and incorporated by reference:
(1) Chesapeake Bay Alosid Management Plan (July 1989), and Amendment I 1989 Chesapeake Bay Alosid Management Plan (June 1998);
(2) Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Management Plan (July 1989); Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Management Plan (June 1997), Amendment I 1997 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan (October 2003), and Amendment #2 1997 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan May 31, 2012;
(3) Maryland Chesapeake Bay Oyster Management Plan (May 2019);
(4) Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Management Plan (December 1989), and Amendment I 1998 Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan (CB SBFMP) (1998);
(5) Chesapeake Bay Bluefish Management Plan (December 1990), and Amendment I of the 1990 Chesapeake Bay Program Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (October 2003);
(6) Chesapeake Bay Weakfish and Spotted Sea Trout Management Plan (December 1990), and 2003 Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) Weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) (December 2003);
(7) Chesapeake Bay Summer Flounder Management Plan (December 1991) and Amendment I Chesapeake Bay Summer Flounder Management Plan (1998);
(8) Chesapeake Bay Atlantic Croaker and Spot Fishery Management Plan (December 1991);
(9) Chesapeake Bay American Eel Fishery Management Plan (December 1991) and Amendment 1 to the 1991 Chesapeake Bay American Eel Fishery Management Plan;
(10) Chesapeake Bay Black Drum Fishery Management Plan (September 1993);
(11) Chesapeake Bay Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (September 1993);
(12) Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan (1994);
(13) Chesapeake and Atlantic Coast King and Spanish Mackerel Fishery Management Plan (1994);
(14) Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (October 1996);
(15) Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast Tautog Fishery Management Plan (December 1998);
(16) Coastal Bays Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan (September 2001);
(17) Coastal Bays Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan (February 2002);
(18) Maryland Tidewater Yellow Perch Fishery Management Plan (November 2002) and Amendment 1 to the 2002 Maryland Tidewater Yellow Perch Fishery Management Plan (December 2017);
(19) Fishery Management Plan for Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) in Maryland Tidewater (January 2014); and
(20) Fishery Management Plan for Tidewater Catfish (December 2021).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.02 - General Commercial License Requirements

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A. Exemption from License Requirement. A buyer licensed by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission may buy seafood in Maryland without purchasing a Maryland license to buy, provided the seafood was caught in the Potomac River. In this regulation the term seafood includes finfish, crabs, lobsters, terrapin, oysters, hard-shell clams, and soft-shell clams.
B. Identification Number.
(1) Unless otherwise required by this subtitle, all licensees shall display the identification number provided by the Department on every vessel, vehicle, gear, or place of business used to catch, hold, transport, process, sell, buy, or otherwise deal in seafood.
(2) Display of Commercial Identification Number on Vessels and Vehicles.
(a) The licensee's commercial identification number shall be plain vertical block characters of not less than 3 inches in height and shall contrast with the color of the background.
(b) All numbers shall be distinctly visible and legible.
(c) Display on Vessels.
(i) The licensee's commercial identification number shall be painted or firmly attached to both sides of the vessel.
(ii) The number shall be positioned on or above the hull, forward, but not on or near the bow, and in such a manner as to be clearly visible to passing boats.
(d) Display on Vehicle.
(i) The licensee's commercial identification number shall be painted or firmly attached to the vehicle.
(ii) The number shall be positioned on the front part of the body on the driver's side.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.03 - Violation of Regulations

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A person who violates any provision of these regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to a penalty as set forth in Natural Resources Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.04 - Free Fishing Days

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A. The Secretary may establish up to 3 free fishing days each calendar year.
B. During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler's license, Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations.
C. The free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.05 - Targets for the Number of Tidal Fish License Authorizations

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A. The targets for the number of tidal fish license authorizations issued by the Department are the number of authorizations issued between September 1, 1998, and March 31, 1999, including adjustments made annually according to specifications listed in §B of this regulation, listed by the following categories:
Abbreviation
Authorization
Number
FGR
Fishing Guide Resident
501
FGN
Fishing Guide Nonresident
57
HLI
Finfish-Hook and Line
244
FIN
Unlimited Finfish Harvester
283
LCC
Limited Crab Harvester
2,598
LCCM
Limited Crab Harvester-Male Only
461
CB6
Crab Harvester-600 Pots
220
CB9
Crab Harvester-900 Pots
392
OYH
Oyster Harvester
716
ODB
Oyster Dredge Boat
43
CTL
Conch, Cancer Crab, Turtles, and Lobster Harvester
50
UTFL
Unlimited Tidal Fish
2080
B. The targets for the number of tidal fish licenses may be modified based on:
(1) Recommendations of the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission;
(2) Recommendations of fishery management plans adopted by:
(a) The Department;
(b) The Chesapeake Bay Program;
(c) The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission;
(d) The Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council; or
(e) Any other appropriate management body;
(3) The number of individuals historically participating;
(4) Target species, size, number, weight, incidental catch, total biomass, annual harvest, mortality rates, and other factors which are necessary and appropriate;
(5) The number of license conversions made in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §
										4-701(m), Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(6) The number of authorizations purchased back from license holders by the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.08 - Change of Address

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person who holds or is eligible to renew a license, registration, or permit, issued under Natural Resources Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, or its implementing regulations shall update the person's address of record within 30 days of any change.
B. Address updates shall be submitted in writing in the form and manner prescribed by the Department.
C. Unless updated, the address of record is the address a person provides to the Department when applying for or renewing a license, registration, or permit issued under Natural Resources Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, or its implementing regulations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.09 - Dividing Lines; Tidal and Nontidal Waters

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The following boundaries are designated as official dividing lines for tidal and nontidal waters. These boundary lines are for the purpose of delineating those areas in which nontidal fishing licenses or Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing licenses are required and tidal or nontidal fishing regulations apply, and have no other legal significance.
A. Harford County.
(1) Winter's Run: dam located 1/2 mile south of Maryland Route 7, the Old Philadelphia Road.
(2) Bynum Run: Old Philadelphia Road Bridge on Maryland Route 7.
(3) James Run: Old Philadelphia Road Bridge on Maryland Route 7.
(4) Deer Creek: Railroad bridge located at the mouth of Deer Creek.
(5) Gray's Run: CSX Railroad crossing upstream of U.S. 40.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.10 - Pilot Programs

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Department may conduct pilot projects to demonstrate and evaluate new approaches to managing fisheries under the fishery management plans as incorporated by reference in Regulation .01 of this chapter for the following species:
(1) Blue crabs;
(2) Striped bass;
(3) Oysters;
(4) Hard clams;
(5) Yellow perch;
(6) Summer flounder;
(7) Black sea bass;
(8) Tautog;
(9) Bluefish;
(10) Weakfish and spotted sea trout;
(11) Black drum;
(12) Red drum;
(13) Horseshoe crabs;
(14) American eel;
(15) Alosid;
(16) Croaker and Spot; and
(17) Catfish.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.11 - Black Bass Tournaments

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Species. The following species are defined as black bass:
(1) Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides); and
(2) Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.12 - Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Protection Zones

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. General. A person may not use the following gear in the areas established in §B of this regulation:
(1) Hydraulic clam dredge;
(2) Bottom dredge; or
(3) Shinnecock rake.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.13 - Fishery Management Areas

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The fishery management areas of the State consist of the units in §§B and C of this regulation as delineated on maps filed in the Office of the Secretary of Natural Resources.
B. Fishery Management Propagation Areas.
(1) The following areas are Fishery Management Propagation Areas:
(a) Albert Powell Hatchery - Washington County;
(b) Bear Creek Hatchery - Garrett County;
(c) Lewistown Work Center - Frederick County;
(d) Manning Hatchery - Charles County;
(e) Piney Point Aquaculture Center - St. Mary's County; and
(f) Unicorn Lake Hatchery - Queen Anne's County;
(g) Cushwa Hatchery - Washington County; and
(h) North Branch of the Potomac River downstream of Jennings Randolph Reservoir and upstream of the overhead cable and red bank post located approximately 345 yards below the Jennings Randolph Reservoir spillway - Garrett County.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.14 - Interpretation of Coordinates in Regulations

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. If the beginning or end point of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and a physical description of a point or object on the shoreline, and the coordinates place the coordinated point in the water rather than on the shoreline, then the regulatory line shall be fixed to the location of the coordinates and be connected to the shoreline by the closest possible distance.
B. Except as provided in §E of this regulation, if the beginning or ending point of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, and the coordinates place the coordinated point in the water rather than on the shoreline, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed to the location of the coordinates and be connected to the shoreline by the closest possible distance.
C. If a point in a series of points between the beginning and ending points of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and a physical description or location of the coordinated point, and the coordinates do not agree with the physical description or location, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates.
D. If a point in a series of points between the beginning and ending points of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates.
E. If the beginning point of a regulatory line that forms a closed polygon is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, then the beginning point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates.
F. If the beginning or end point of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, and the coordinates place the coordinated point on land, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates and be connected to the shoreline along the line or lines of direction to any preceding or following points in the regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.15 - Scientific Collection Permits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. In accordance with Natural Resources Article, §
									4-212, Annotated Code of Maryland, a person shall obtain a scientific collection permit prior to collecting fish, fish eggs, shellfish, or aquatic invertebrates from the wild for scientific or educational purposes.
B. Application.
(1) A person shall apply for a scientific collection permit on a form provided by the Department.
(2) A person shall apply at least 45 days prior to when the activity is requested to begin.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.01 - General › Section 08.02.01.16 - Importation of Finflsh

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Release of Finfish.
(1) In accordance with Natural Resources Article, §§
										4-205.1,  4-11A-20, and  4-11A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.02.11.04 and 08.02.14, a person shall obtain permission from the Department prior to releasing finfish into Maryland waters.
(2) A person who is permitted by the Department to release finfish may obtain finfish from an out-of-State supplier only if the supplier is permitted in accordance with this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.01 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
This chapter applies only to soft-shell clams that are defined in Natural Resources Article, §
									4-1001, Annotated Code of Maryland, as mollusks of the species Mya arenaria and of the genus Tagelus.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.02 - Recreational Fishery

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A. An individual may not catch more than one standard U.S. bushel of soft-shell clams per day.
B. An individual may not catch or possess soft-shell clams of the species Mya arenaria that are less than 2 inches in length, measured along the longest part of the shell.
C. An individual may not offer to sell or sell soft-shell clams that were caught for recreational purposes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.03 - Commercial Fishery

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A. An individual may not catch soft-shell clams for commercial purposes on Sunday.
B. Size Limit. An individual licensed to catch soft-shell clams for commercial purposes may not possess more than 40 soft-shell clams of the species Mya arenaria per container that measure less than 2 inches along the longest dimension of the shell.
C. Catch Limit. The daily commercial catch limit of soft-shell clams of the species Mya arenaria is:
(1) 15 containers from May 15 through October 31; and
(2) 8 containers from November 1 through May 14.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.04 - Container and Tagging Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Definition.
(1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.
(2) Term Defined. "Growing area" means the location, defined by the specific NOAA code for the area in which the harvest occurred.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.05 - Refrigeration of Soft-Shell Clams (Mya Arenaria) - Methods and Procedures

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. General Requirements from April 15-October 31.
(1) From April 15 through October 31, an individual who harvests soft-shell clams of the species Mya arenaria shall immediately place the harvested soft-shell clams into either an operating mechanical refrigeration unit or an insulated storage unit cooled with ice or ice packs.
(2) The internal temperature of soft-shell clams harvested shall be maintained at 60°F or lower while on board a vessel and while in transport over land.
(3) The internal temperature of soft-shell clams shall be maintained at 60°F or lower until delivered to a shipper certified by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
(4) A portion of a daily catch of soft-shell clams may be confiscated by authorized officers of the Department of Natural Resources or the Maryland Department of Health, if the internal temperature of samples taken at a checking station is greater than 60°F in more than one container or basket as defined in Regulation .04 of this chapter.
(5) Containers on board a vessel used to ice, water cool, air cool, or otherwise refrigerate soft-shell clams shall be constructed of impervious material such as stainless steel, galvanized metal, nonporous metals, fiberglass, sealed marine plywood, or other approved materials sufficiently durable to withstand daily cleaning or disinfection. Interior surfaces of containers may not be constructed of potentially toxic materials such as wood treated with preservatives or lead. The containers shall be:
(a) Insulated in the walls, top, ceiling, floor, and lid with a minimum of 2 inches of high density styrofoam, high density urethane, or equivalent necessary to maintain temperatures of clams at 60°F or less;
(b) Equipped with a bottom drain not less than 1/2 inch in diameter for units that hold 2 bushels of soft-shell clams or less, or not less than 1-1/2 inches for units that hold more than 2 bushels of soft-shell clams;
(c) Sealed to prevent loss of cold air, and if the interior joints are not continuous molds, the joints of the unit shall be sealed with a smooth bead of silicone sealer or other equally impervious material;
(d) Cleaned or disinfected daily with a disinfectant solution of 100 parts per million of chlorine or equivalent (2 tablespoons or 1 ounce per gallon of water);
(e) Installed or located on the decking or flooring of the vessel. The container may extend below the decking if there is no potential direct connection between the bilge and the inside of the container. Drains emptying directly overboard shall be installed in such a manner as to preclude contaminated water from contacting the soft-shell clams.
(6) Soft-shell clams of the species Mya arenaria transported by a vehicle shall be placed in an insulated storage unit, cooled mechanically or with ice or ice packs, and maintained at 60°F or lower while in transport.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.06 - Harvesting Razor Clams (Genus Tagelus) from Restricted Areas

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The harvest of razor clams for use as bait may occur in an area restricted or conditionally approved for harvest by the Department of the Environment only under the following conditions:
(1) The Department may not issue more than 30 permits to harvest razor clams in any one area;
(2) At the time of harvest, the individual shall possess the appropriate tidal fish license and razor clam permit issued by the Department;
(3) Before leaving the harvest area, every razor clam harvested under this section shall be dyed with U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act FD&C Blue No. 1 food dye as specified in 21 CFR §
											74.101, by completely immersing the razor clam in the dye to impart a visible color to the razor clam; and
(4) An individual may not harvest or possess any other clam or oyster on board the vessel while harvesting or possessing razor clams from a restricted or conditionally approved area.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.02 - Soft-Shell Clams › Section 08.02.02.07 - General

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Subject to the provisions of §§B and C of this regulation, an individual may catch soft-shell clams only from waters approved for shellfish harvest by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
B. An individual may not harvest soft-shell clams within 150 feet of a:
(1) Natural oyster bar;
(2) Leased area; or
(3) Public shellfish fishery area established in COMAR 08.02.04.17A.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.01 - Crabbing Gear

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Lawful Gear.
(1) A person may catch crabs in the tidal waters of Maryland only with the gear authorized in this chapter.
(2) Diving Apparatus. A person may not possess or catch crabs in the tidal waters of Maryland using diving apparatus by itself, or in conjunction with any of the other methods authorized in this chapter.
(3) Gear designated to catch crabs and defined in this chapter, except for a seine, is not considered a net under the definition listed in COMAR 08.02.05.02A.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.02 - Seines

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A seine may be used for recreational purposes only.
B. The seine may not be emptied:
(1) On the shore or beach; or
(2) In any water of less than sufficient depth to enable the unwanted fish to return to the waters alive.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.03 - Trotlines

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An individual may not set or fish a trotline within 100 feet of another individual's set trotline, collapsible crab trap, or net ring.
B. The length of a trotline shall be measured along the bait line from the first bait to the last bait.
C. In the coastal bays of the Atlantic Ocean and their tidal tributaries:
(1) An individual may not use or possess on board a vessel a trotline or trotlines with a baited portion more than 600 feet in length to catch or attempt to catch crabs for recreational purposes; or
(2) If two or more individuals are on a boat, not more than two trotlines with a baited portion more than 600 feet each may be used or possessed on board a vessel to catch or attempt to catch crabs for recreational purposes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.04 - Crab Scrapes

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A crab scrape may not:
(1) Have a bar wider than 60 inches;
(2) Have teeth or projections of any kind;
(3) Have a flat plate attached to the scraping bar, which is the bar that touches the bottom;
(4) Have a diver, chain, or other device attached to it or the taking line to hold the scrape to the bottom; and
(5) Exceed 80 pounds in weight, including the bag.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.05 - Bank Traps and Channel Pounds

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A bank trap and channel pound shall meet the following structural requirements:
(1) A row of hedging attached to any bank trap or channel pound may not exceed more than 1/3 the distance across the body of water in which the bank trap or channel pound is placed;
(2) To permit trapped air-breathing animals to survive, each bank trap and channel pound shall be constructed and placed in the water to provide an airspace safety chamber in the top of the trap which shall extend 12 inches above the water at mean high tide, and consist of a cube not less than 12 inches on each side and 12 inches high, or a cylinder not less than 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches high; and
(3) A marker shall be attached to each bank trap and channel pound, which clearly identifies the name and license number of the owner in letters at least 2 inches high.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.06 - Collapsible Crab Traps and Crab Net Rings

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An individual may not set or fish a crab net ring or collapsible crab trap within 100 feet of another individual's set trotline, collapsible crab trap, or net ring.
B. In the coastal bays of the Atlantic Ocean and their tidal tributaries:
(1) An individual may not catch or attempt to catch crabs for recreational purposes with any combination of more than ten collapsible traps and net rings; or
(2) If two or more individuals are catching or attempting to catch crabs for recreational purposes on a boat, not more than any combination of 25 collapsible traps and net rings may be set per boat.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.07 - Crab Pots

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. "Cull ring" means a device in a crab pot, for the escapement of undersized crabs, described as a:
(1) Ring with an opening of the established measurement for the inside diameter; or
(2) Square opening cut from the crab pot measuring at least 4-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches and covered by a panel of 2-inch by 2-inch mesh so that there are at least four complete 2-inch by 2-inch square meshes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.08 - Egg-Bearing Female Crabs

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, a person may not possess, transport, or pack a female crab from which the egg pouch or bunion has been removed, or an egg-bearing female crab known as the sponge crab.
B. A female crab from which the egg pouch or bunion has been removed, or an egg-bearing female crab known as the sponge crab may be imported into Maryland from another state by a dealer or crab processing plant:
(1) If accompanied by a bill of sale or bill of lading from the jurisdiction of origin; and
(2) Only during the time period specified in the public notice issued in accordance with §C of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.09 - Recreational Crabbing Licenses - Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Recreational Crabbing License.
(1) Except as provided in §E of this regulation, an individual who catches or attempts to catch crabs for recreational purposes in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries shall pay the fee and obtain a recreational crabbing license in order to use the following gear to catch crabs:
(a) Trotline;
(b) Collapsible traps or net rings;
(c) Up to ten eel pots for catching the individual's own bait, which are:
(i) Clearly labeled with the individual's name;
(ii) Not placed in a buoy free channel as listed in Regulation .07H of this chapter or COMAR 08.02.05.08F; and
(iii) Used only for catching eels; and
(d) Seines.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.11 - Season and Time for Catching Crabs

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Commercial.
(1) An individual licensed to catch crabs for sale may remove crabs from commercial gear in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries only during the following time periods:
(a) Trotlines:
(i) Except as provided in §A(1)(a)(iii) of this regulation, between 1 hour before sunrise to 9 hours after sunrise during the period May through September;
(ii) Between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 9-1/2 hours after sunrise during April, October, November, and December; and
(iii) Between 2 hours before sunrise to 9 hours after sunrise on Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, July 4, Labor Day, and the day immediately preceding each of those holidays; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.12 - Special Regulations for Crabbing in Worcester County

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Structural Requirements of Crab Pots. Notwithstanding Regulation .07A and B of this chapter, a crab pot set in the coastal bays of the Atlantic Ocean and their tidal tributaries shall have one unobstructed 2-5/16 inch cull ring on a side panel of the upper compartment and one 2-5/16 inch cull ring on a panel at the lower compartment of the crab pot. The cull ring is not required in a crab pot constructed with unstretched mesh measuring less than 1-1/2 inches or at least 2 inches on each side.
B. Daily Catch Limits.
(1) Commercial. The daily catch limit in the coastal bays of the Atlantic Ocean and their tidal tributaries is 25 bushels, 16 lugs, or 10 barrels per commercial boat.
(2) Recreational. The daily catch limit in the waters of the coastal bays of the Atlantic Ocean and their tidal tributaries is:
(a) 1 bushel per individual if storing crabs in a bushel;
(b) 6 dozen crabs per individual if storing crabs in any container other than a bushel;
(c) 2 bushels per boat if two or more individuals are on the boat and storing crabs in bushels; and
(d) 12 dozen crabs per boat if two or more individuals are on the boat and storing crabs in any container other than bushels.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.13 - Commercial Harvest of Crabs from Finfish Gear

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Notwithstanding Regulations .01-.07 of this chapter, an individual licensed to harvest both crabs and finfish for commercial purposes may catch crabs from pound nets.
B. The harvest and possession of crabs from a pound net is:
(1) Prohibited on any day during which a licensee is otherwise prohibited from harvesting crabs as provided in Regulation .14 of this chapter;
(2) Restricted to the seasons and times provided in Regulations .11 and .12 of this chapter;
(3) Restricted by the size limits provided in Regulation .14 of this chapter;
(4) Restricted to a maximum of 2 bushels or 1 lug of male crabs per licensee per day; and
(5) Restricted to the daily maximum number of female crabs allowed by the individual's license type.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.14 - General

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Recreational.
(1) Except for crab pots from private property, dipnets, or handlines, a person may not set any crabbing gear or catch crabs for recreational purposes on Wednesdays in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
(2) When a State or federal holiday falls on a Wednesday or Thursday, recreational crabbing is permitted on the Wednesday of that week.
(3) An individual may not offer to sell or sell crabs that were caught for recreational purposes.
(4) An individual may not knowingly buy or offer to buy crabs which were caught for recreational purposes.
(5) An individual licensed to provide services as a fishing guide or to fish recreationally in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries may possess any number of soft crabs or male peeler crabs for the purposes of fishing.
(6) An individual licensed to catch crabs for commercial purposes:
(a) May catch crabs for recreational purposes with recreational crabbing gear without paying the fee for recreational crabbing set forth in Regulation .09 of this chapter; and
(b) Has the same restrictions as an individual with a recreational crabbing license when engaged in recreational crabbing activities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 08.02.03 - Blue Crabs › Section 08.02.03.15 - Crabbing Charters

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. This regulation applies to any trip to catch crabs offered by a tidal fish licensee to an individual or individuals for any form of compensation.
B. Any individual receiving compensation from customers for any trip to catch crabs shall be in possession of the appropriate federal licenses.
C. An individual who, in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §
									4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, is licensed as a fishing guide, is licensed as a master fishing guide or operates a vessel for a master fishing guide and possesses a valid commercial crabbing authorization:
(1) May carry customers during a commercial crabbing trip;
(2) Shall follow all commercial crabbing rules;
(3) May not count customers as crew members;
(4) May sell their catch to a seafood dealer or, if licensed as a seafood dealer in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §
										4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, to a customer;
(5) Shall report their catch in accordance with COMAR 08.02.13.06; and
(6) Shall be penalized for any violation of statute or regulation in accordance with COMAR 08.02.13.03