# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 4. Fish and Fisheries

### Subtitle 2A. The Endangered Species of Fish Conservation Act

#### Section 4-2A-05.1

When the Secretary removes the moratoriums on the taking, possession, sale, and transporting of striped bass or rockfish, the Secretary:

(1) Shall allow sport fishermen and commercial fishermen to take, possess, sell, and transport striped bass or rockfish; but

(2) May not remove the moratoriums for sport fishermen or commercial fishermen without removing the same moratoriums for the other group of fishermen.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)