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Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 4-210.2

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “permit” means a Maryland Provisional Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Permit.

(b) The Department shall establish a Maryland Provisional Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Permit.

(c) The Department may issue a permit if the person:

(1) Is licensed by Virginia to operate a charter boat in its jurisdictional tidal waters; and

(2) Provides the Department with documentation of fishing activity for 2001 and 2002 based upon licensing and reporting requirements of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.

(d) A permit issued by the Department:

(1) Is valid only for an authorized person operating a vessel for charter fishing trips originating from the tidal waters of Virginia; and

(2) Is nontransferable.

(e) A person in possession of a permit is not required to possess a Maryland commercial fishing guide license under § 4-210 of this subtitle to operate a charter boat in tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

(f) A person operating a charter boat under the provisions of this section shall have all appropriate federal and State licenses and the required permit in possession whenever operating a charter boat.

(g) The holder of a permit issued under this section is subject to the penalties under Subtitle 12 of this title.

(h) The Department may adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.

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