# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 02 — Fisheries Service

### Chapter 25 — Gear

#### Regulation .04 Commercial Gear — General.

*COMAR 08.02.25.04*

A. An individual is not considered in violation of Natural Resources Article, §4-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, if the individual:

  (1) Is designated as an operator or co-user in accordance with this subtitle; or

  (2) Harvests fish in accordance with §B of this regulation.

B. A licensee may harvest fish from gear belonging to another individual and is not considered in violation of Natural Resources Article, §4-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

  (1) The licensee has permission of the gear owner or designated co-user;

  (2) The gear owner or designated co-user is present at the piece of gear while the harvest occurs;

  (3) The licensee has obtained and is in possession of a valid permit necessary for the species being harvested; and

  (4) Both licensees are in possession of their tidal fish license.