Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 4-11A-07

(i) Approved, conditionally approved, or restricted for harvest;  or

(ii) Prohibited, provided that the lease is used exclusively for the planting and gathering of seed for aquaculture and the leaseholder complies with the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program as implemented by the Department.

(i) The corporation is organized under the laws of the State;  and

(ii) More than 50% of the stock in the corporation is owned by residents of the State.

(i) Within a minimum of 50 feet of shoreline or any pier without the written permission of the riparian owner at the time of initial application for the lease;

(ii) Within 150 feet of the public shellfish fishery or a registered pound net site;

(iii) Within 150 feet of any oyster reserve or a Yates Bar located in an oyster sanctuary;

(iv) Within 150 feet of a federal navigational channel;

(v) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any creek, cove, bay, or inlet less than 300 feet wide at its mouth at mean low tide;

(vi) In an SAV Protection Zone;  or

(vii) In a setback or buffer from the Assateague Island National Seashore established by the Department.

(i) Are preapproved for leasing;

(ii) May not be leased;  or

(iii) May be approved for leasing only on specific application and review by the Department.