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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) A resident may catch clams in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
(2) A nonresident may catch in the tidal bays of Worcester County hard clams for the nonresident's own use and consumption in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
(b) Only a resident of the State may obtain a license to catch:
(1) Oysters or clams for commercial purposes in the waters of the State; or
(2) Oysters for recreational purposes in the waters of the State.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 4-1004 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/natural-resources/md-code-nat-res-sect-4-1004/
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