§ 4–210.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-210.2 (2026)
Title 4. Fish and Fisheries
Subtitle 2. Organization and Authority of Department Pertaining to Fish and Fisheries -- in General
§ 4–210.2LinkCopy Citation
(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.