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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 08.02.18.06" title_num="08" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="18" heading="General Provisions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Licensee Requirements. In addition to a type NT, NTT, or L license, a licensee shall possess, as applicable, the following when engaged in fishing guide activities:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A valid angler's license in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-604, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A valid Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license or registration in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-745, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any necessary stamps issued by the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A valid license issued by the U. S. Coast Guard.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Safety Requirements. An applicant for a type NT, NTT, or L license shall provide a valid copy of the following documentation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Angler Requirements. An individual guided by a licensee shall possess, as applicable:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A valid angler's license in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-604, Annotated Code of Maryland,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A valid Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license or registration in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-745, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any necessary stamps issued by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Dividing Lines. The dividing lines for tidal and nontidal waters are designated in COMAR 08.02.01.09.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A licensee may not possess fish for personal use while providing fishing guide services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Term. A type NT, NTT, or L license is valid from the date of issuance through December 31 of each year following the date of issuance.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Renewal. A licensee may renew a type NT, NTT, or L license for an additional 1 year term if the licensee:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is otherwise entitled to hold the license;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provides a valid copy of the documents set forth in §B of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Submits to the Department, by December 31:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A renewal application on the form that the Department requires; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The applicable annual fee.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Reporting.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A licensee shall submit reports as required on forms provided by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any person who is licensed to guide fishing parties on tidal waters shall accurately record their catch on a commercial charter boat captain's daily log and submit the log in accordance with COMAR 08.02.13.06.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>