Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 4-701.1
Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) There is a commercial northern snakehead license.
(b)(1) The license authorizes the holder to catch for sale northern snakeheads in the tidal waters of the State using:
(i) A bow and arrow attached to a retrieval line; or
(ii) Hook and line.
(2) A licensee may not fish with a bow and arrow under the license within 100 yards of:
(i) Another person or vessel;
(ii) A public or private swimming area;
(iii) A diver down flag; or
(iv) An occupied offshore stationary blind.
(c) An applicant for a license does not need to hold a tidal fish license under § 4-701 of this subtitle to be eligible for the license.
(d) A person who wishes to obtain a license shall complete and submit an application for the license to the Department or any person designated by the Department.
(e) The term of the license is 1 year from September 1 through August 31 of the following year.
(f) The annual license fee is $15.
(g) A licensee may not transfer a license issued under this section.
(h) A licensee who fishes for northern snakehead under the license shall possess the license.
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