# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 02 — Fisheries Service

### Chapter 08 — Shellfish — General

#### Regulation .07 Surf Clams.

*COMAR 08.02.08.07*

A. Maryland Waters. A person may not catch, attempt to catch, or possess any surf clams harvested from Maryland waters which extend from the Maryland shore to 3 miles offshore.

B. Offshore Waters.

  (1) A person may not possess or land surf clams harvested from offshore waters, which extend from 3—200 miles offshore in violation of the:

    (a) Catch limit established in 50 CFR 648; or

    (b) Size specifications established in 50 CFR 648.

  (2) A person may not catch, possess, or land surf clams when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration closes the fishery in accordance with 50 CFR 648.