Md. Code Regs. 08.02.03.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 08.02.03.13 - Commercial Harvest of Crabs from Finfish Gear

A. Notwithstanding Regulations .01-.07 of this chapter, an individual licensed to harvest both crabs and finfish for commercial purposes may catch crabs from pound nets.

B. The harvest and possession of crabs from a pound net is:

(1) Prohibited on any day during which a licensee is otherwise prohibited from harvesting crabs as provided in Regulation .14 of this chapter;

(2) Restricted to the seasons and times provided in Regulations .11 and .12 of this chapter;

(3) Restricted by the size limits provided in Regulation .14 of this chapter;

(4) Restricted to a maximum of 2 bushels or 1 lug of male crabs per licensee per day; and

(5) Restricted to the daily maximum number of female crabs allowed by the individual's license type.

C. Notwithstanding COMAR 08.02.25.04, a licensee may only harvest or possess crabs from a pound net or combination of pound nets registered in the licensee's name.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.03.13

Regulation .13B amended as an emergency provision effective June 1, 2008 (35:13 Md. R. 1174); emergency status extended to December 16, 2008 (35:23 Md. R. 2011); emergency status expired December 16, 2008
Regulation .13B amended effective March 23, 2009 (36:6 Md. R. 488); amended effective 48:6 Md. R. 237, eff. 3/22/2021; amended effective 51:6 Md. R. 269, eff. 4/1/2024.