# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 4. Fish and Fisheries

### Subtitle 5. Obstructing the Passage of Fish; Interference With Nets and Fishing, and Other Prohibitions Generally

#### Section 4-513

Consistent with the requirements of any license issued by the federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a person who owns or operates a dam or obstruction on the waters of the State used for the generation of electric power and the Secretary shall cooperate to ensure the release of a sufficient flow of impounded water to maintain both water quality and aquatic habitat below the dam or obstruction.

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