§ 4–901
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-901 (2026)
Title 4. Fish and Fisheries
Subtitle 9. Lobster, Shrimp, Terrapin, and Conch
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(a)
The Department may adopt rules and regulations to:
(1)
Restrict the possession, landing, selling, or transporting of any lobster or lobster parts; and
(2)
Establish minimum size limits for lobsters.
(b)
The Department shall publish a notice of any lobster harvest regulations proposed under this section, and of any subsequent amendments to the regulations, and shall hold a public hearing on the proposal unless a public hearing on a substantially similar proposal has been conducted in the State by a federal management authority with notice advertised by the Department as required by this section. The notice shall include the time and place of any hearing.