Statutes, codes, and regulations
Maryland Administrative code
Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESSubtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE
Chapter 08.02.13 - Fishing Licenses-Point Assignment, License Revocation and Suspension Schedule and Criteria, and Hearing Procedure
Section 08.02.13.05 - Recreational Fishing Suspension and Revocation

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.13.05

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024
Section 08.02.13.05 - Recreational Fishing Suspension and Revocation
A. Any person who is convicted of an offense under §§D-H of this regulation or similar offenses under federal law in Maryland may:
(1) Have all recreational fishing licenses issued by the Department revoked;
(2) Be prohibited from engaging in any recreational fishing for the period of time described in §§D-H of this regulation;
(3) Be prohibited from applying for any recreational fishing licenses for the period of time described in §§D-H of this regulation;
(4) Not engage in any recreational fishing activities during a resulting period of suspension.
B. A revoked recreational fishing license is no longer valid for any purpose.
C. Applying for a recreational fishing license or engaging in recreational fishing activities when prohibited from doing so by this regulation is a misdemeanor and punishable as provided in Natural Resources Article, §4-1201(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
D. A person who receives one of the following violations may be suspended for up to 90 days.

Statute or Regulation

Description

(1)

COMAR 08.02.04.02, COMAR 08.02.04.11

Time for Catching Oysters - Recreational

(2)

4-1015(b), COMAR 08.02.04.11

Possession of Unculled/Undersized Oysters: 6-9% per bushel

(3)

4-1031

Possession of Undersized Hard-Shell Clams: 11-14 in possession

(4)

COMAR 08.02.03.03

Violation of Trotline Length Restrictions

(5)

COMAR 08.02.03.06

Violation of Collapsible Crab Trap or Net Ring Restrictions

(6)

COMAR 08.02.03.07

Exceeding Allowable Number of Recreational Crab Pots: More Than 5 Pots

(7)

COMAR 08.02.03.07

Use of Crab Pot Without Turtle Reduction Device

(8)

COMAR 08.02.03.07

Failure to Register Crab Pots

(9)

COMAR 08.02.03.08

Possession of Egg-Bearing Female Crabs: 6-10 per bushel

(10)

COMAR 08.02.03.10

Possession of Female Crabs: 6-10 per bushel

(11)

COMAR 08.02.03.14

Crabs - Catch Day Restrictions

(12)

COMAR 08.02.03.14

Possession of Undersized Hard Crabs: 10-15 per bushel

(13)

COMAR 08.02.03.10, COMAR 08.02.03.14

Crabs - Daily Catch Limit

(14)

COMAR 08.02.03.11B

Time for Catching Crabs - First Offense, 30 Minutes or More Outside Legal Hours

(15)

COMAR 08.02.03.11B

Time for Catching Crabs - Second or Subsequent Offense

(16)

COMAR 08.02.03.12B(2), COMAR 08.02.03.14

Crabs - Daily Catch Limit - Worcester County

(17)

COMAR 08.02.04.02, COMAR 08.02.04.11

Oysters - Exceeding Daily Catch Limit by Less Than 100% of Catch Limit

(18)

COMAR 08.02.05.03

Daily Catch Limits - Spot: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(19)

COMAR 08.02.05.04

Size Limits - White Perch: 20-49 fish

(20)

COMAR 08.02.05.05

Possession or Sale of American Shad: 2-4 fish

(21)

COMAR 08.02.05.06

Possession or Sale of Hickory Shad: 2-4 fish

(22)

COMAR 08.02.05.09

Possession or sale of River Herring: 2-4 fish

(23)

COMAR 08.02.05.10A and D

Size Limits - Bluefish: 4-6 fish

(24)

COMAR 08.02.05.10B and D

Daily Catch Limits - Bluefish: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(25)

COMAR 08.02.05.12A

Size Limits - Summer Flounder: 2-4 fish

(26)

COMAR 08.02.05.12A

Daily Catch Limits - Summer Flounder: 2-4 fish over daily catch limit

(27)

COMAR 08.02.05.13A(1)

Size Limits - Spotted Sea Trout: 4-6 fish

(28)

COMAR 08.02.05.13B

Daily Catch Limits - Spotted Sea Trout: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(29)

COMAR 08.02.05.13A(2)

Size Limits - Weakfish: 4-6 fish

(30)

COMAR 08.02.05.13B

Daily Catch Limits - Weakfish: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(31)

COMAR 08.02.05.14A

Size Limits - Spanish Mackerel: 4-6 fish

(32)

COMAR 08.02.05.14B

Daily Catch Limits - Spanish Mackerel: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(33)

COMAR 08.02.05.15A

Size Limits - Black Drum: 2 fish

(34)

COMAR 08.02.05.15B

Daily Catch Limit - Black Drum: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(35)

COMAR 08.02.05.16A(1)

Size Limits - Red Drum: 2 fish

(36)

COMAR 08.02.05.16A(2)

Daily Catch Limits - Red Drum: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(37)

COMAR 08.02.05.17

Daily Size Limits - Cobia: 2 fish

(38)

COMAR 08.02.05.17

Catch Limit - Cobia: 2 fish over catch limit

(39)

COMAR 08.02.05.18A(1)

Size Limits - Croaker: 4-6 fish

(40)

COMAR 08.02.05.18B

Daily Catch Limit - Croaker: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(41)

COMAR 08.02.05.20A and D

Size Limits - Tautog: 4-6 fish

(42)

COMAR 08.02.05.20

Possessing Tautog During Closed Season: 1-4 fish

(43)

COMAR 08.02.05.20B and D

Possession Limit - Tautog: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(44)

COMAR COMAR 08.02.05.21A

Size Limits - Black Sea Bass: 4-6 fish

(45)

COMAR COMAR 08.02.05.21A

Catch Limits - Black Sea Bass: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(46)

COMAR 08.02.05.22A(1)

Size Limits - Scup - Recreational: 4-6 fish

(47)

COMAR 08.02.05.22C(3)

Catch Limit - Scup: 4-6 fish over limit

(48)

COMAR 08.02.05.28A(1)

Size Limits - Walleye: 4-6 fish

(49)

COMAR 08.02.05.28C(2)

Catch Limits - Walleye: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(50)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Early Season: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(51)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(52)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(53)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Early Season : 2 fish

(54)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 2 fish

(55)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 2 fish

(56)

COMAR 08.02.15.10B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(57)

COMAR 08.02.15.10C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 2 fish

(58)

COMAR 08.02.15.11A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 2 fish

(59)

COMAR 08.02.15.11B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(60)

COMAR 08.02.15.12B

Possession of Striped Bass Between Midnight and 5 a.m.: 2 fish

(61)

COMAR 08.02.15.08B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 2 fish under minimum size

(62)

COMAR 08.02.15.08C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 2 fish over daily catch limit

(63)

COMAR 08.02.20.03

Using Prohibited Species as Bait: 2 fish

(64)

COMAR 08.02.21.02B

Size Limits - Yellow Perch: 4-6 fish

(65)

COMAR 08.02.05

Season Violations - Finfish - Tidal Waters: 1-5 fish

(66)

COMAR 08.02.21.02C

Daily Catch Limit- Yellow Perch: 4-6 fish over daily catch limit

(67)

COMAR 08.02.22.03

Shark Handling Violation (Second or Subsequent Offense)

(68)

COMAR 08.02.25.02A-E and G

Use of Illegal Gear in Nontidal Waters

(69)

COMAR 08.02.25.03A-E and G

Use of Illegal Gear in Tidal Waters

(70)

COMAR 08.03.11.04

Possession of Diamondback Terrapin - Second or Subsequent Offense

E. A person who receives one of the following violations may be suspended for up to 180 days.

Statute or Regulation

Description

(1)

4-1015(b), COMAR 08.02.04.11

Possession of Unculled/Undersized Oysters: 10-14% per bushel

(2)

08.02.04.02, COMAR 08.02.04.11

Oystering During a Closed Season

(3)

4-1031

Possession of Undersized Hard-Shell Clams: 15-20 in possession

(4)

COMAR 08.02.03.08

Possession of Egg-Bearing Female Crabs: 11-15 per bushel

(5)

COMAR 08.02.03.10

Possession of Female Crabs: 11-15 per bushel

(6)

COMAR 08.02.03.11C

Crabbing During a Closed Season

(7)

COMAR 08.02.03.14

Possession of Undersized Hard Crabs: 16-20 per bushel

(8)

COMAR 08.02.04.02, COMAR 08.02.04.11

Oyster - Exceeding Daily Catch Limit by 100% of the Daily Catch Limit or More

(9)

COMAR 08.02.05.04

Size Limits - White Perch: 50-99 fish

(10)

COMAR 08.02.05.03

Daily Catch Limits - Spot: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(11)

COMAR 08.02.05

Season Violations - Finfish - Tidal Waters: 6-9 Fish

(12)

COMAR 08.02.05.05

Possession or sale of American Shad: 5-10 fish

(13)

COMAR 08.02.05.06

Possession or sale of Hickory Shad: 5-10 fish

(14)

COMAR 08.02.05.09

Possession or sale of River Herring: 5-10 fish

(15)

COMAR 08.02.05.10A and D

Size Limits - Bluefish: 7-10 fish

(16)

COMAR 08.02.05.10B and D

Daily Catch Limits - Bluefish: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(17)

COMAR 08.02.05.12A

Size Limits - Summer Flounder: 5-10 fish

(18)

COMAR 08.02.05.12A

Daily Catch Limits - Summer Flounder: 5-10 fish over daily catch limit

(19)

COMAR 08.02.05.13A(1)

Size Limits - Spotted Sea Trout: 7-10 fish

(20)

COMAR 08.02.05.13B

Daily Catch Limits - Spotted Sea Trout: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(21)

COMAR 08.02.05.13A(2)

Size Limits - Weakfish: 7-10 fish

(22)

COMAR 08.02.05.13B

Daily Catch Limits - Weakfish: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(23)

COMAR 08.02.05.14A

Size Limits - Spanish Mackerel: 7-10 fish

(24)

COMAR 08.02.05.14B

Daily Catch Limits - Spanish Mackerel: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(25)

COMAR 08.02.05.18A(1)

Size Limits - Croaker: 7-10 fish

(26)

COMAR 08.02.05.18B

Daily Catch Limit - Croaker: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(27)

4-734, COMAR 08.02.05.19A

Size Limits - Black Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth): 3-4 fish

(28)

COMAR 08.02.05.19B

Daily Catch Limit - Black Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

(29)

COMAR 08.02.05.20A and D

Size Limits - Tautog: 7-10 fish

(30)

COMAR 08.02.05.20

Possessing Tautog During Closed Season: 5-10 fish

(31)

COMAR 08.02.05.20B and D

Possession Limit - Tautog: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(32)

COMAR 08.02.05.21A

Size Limits - Black Sea Bass: 7-10 fish

(33)

COMAR 08.02.05.21A

Catch Limits - Black Sea Bass: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(34)

COMAR 08.02.05.22A(1)

Size Limits - Scup: 7-10 fish

(35)

COMAR 08.02.05.22C(3)

Catch Limit - Scup: 7-10 fish over limit

(36)

COMAR 08.02.05.28A(1)

Size Limits - Walleye: 7-10 fish

(37)

COMAR 08.02.05.28C(2)

Catch Limits - Walleye: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(38)

COMAR 08.02.11

Possession of Undersized Fish: 50%-99% of creel limit

(39)

COMAR 08.02.11.01E

Unlawfully Fishing in Area Restricted to Under 16 Years of Age, Sixty-Five Years Old and Older and Blind Persons

(40)

COMAR 08.02.11.01F

Unlawfully Fishing in Area Restricted to Youth and Blind Persons

(41)

COMAR 08.02.11.01B

Fishing in a Put and Take Trout Stream During a Closed Season

(42)

COMAR 08.02.11.01C

Possession of Trout While Fishing in a Catch and Return Area

(43)

COMAR 08.02.11.01G

Keeping/Possessing Trout in Delayed Harvest Areas During Prohibited Times

(44)

COMAR 08.02.11.03B

Possession of Bass in Catch-and-Return Bass Areas

(45)

COMAR 08.02.11.01

Illegal Possession of Brook Trout

(46)

COMAR 08.02.11.01, COMAR 08.02.11.04A(1), COMAR 08.02.11.06

Season Violations - Nontidal Waters

(47)

COMAR 08.02.11.01, COMAR 08.02.11.04A(2), COMAR 08.02.11.06

Exceeding Daily Catch or Possession Limits - Nontidal

(48)

COMAR 08.02.11.04

Possession of Fish with Head and Tail Removed While Fishing in Nontidal Waters

(49)

COMAR COMAR 08.02.15.12I

Targeting Striped Bass in Closed Area

(50)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Early Season - Chesapeake: 3 fish over daily catch limit

(51)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 3 fish over daily catch limit

(52)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 3 fish over daily catch limit

(53)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Early Season - Chesapeake: 3 fish

(54)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season : 3 fish

(55)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 3 fish

(56)

COMAR 08.02.15.10B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 3 fish over daily catch limit

(57)

COMAR 08.02.15.10C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries : 3 fish

(58)

COMAR 08.02.15.11A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 3 fish

(59)

COMAR 08.02.15.11B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 3 fish over daily catch limit

(60)

COMAR 08.02.15.12B

Possession of Striped Bass Between Midnight and 5 a.m.: 3 fish

(61)

COMAR 08.02.15.08B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 3 fish under minimum size

(62)

COMAR 08.02.15.08C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 3 fish over daily catch limit

(63)

COMAR 08.02.20.03

Using Prohibited Species as Bait: 3 fish

(64)

COMAR 08.02.21.02B

Size Limits - Yellow Perch: 7-10 fish

(65)

COMAR 08.02.21.02C

Daily Catch Limit - Yellow Perch: 7-10 fish over daily catch limit

(66)

4-617

Catching Black Bass by Means Other than Angling (Hook and Line) in Nontidal Waters

F. A person who receives one of the following violations may be suspended for up to 1 year.

Statute or Regulation

Description

(1)

4-205.1(h)

Interferences With the Abatement of a State of Nuisance

(2)

4-205.1, COMAR 08.02.19

Transport of a Nuisance or Prohibited Species

(3)

4-205.1, COMAR 08.02.19

Possession of a Nuisance or Prohibited Species - 5 or More

(4)

Natural Resources Article, Title 4, COMAR 08.02.02.01, 08.02.02.09, 08.02.03.03, 08.02.04.05, 08.02.05.03, 08.02.05.08, 08.02.08.03, 08.02.15.05, 08.02.18.03, 08.02.18.04, 08.02.18.05, 08.02.18.06, 08.02.20.02

Operating Without a Required Commercial Fishing License or Authorization

(5)

4-2A-05

Possession of Endangered Fish Species Without a Permit

(6)

4-503

Dynamiting

(7)

4-505

Removing Fish, Nets or Gear of Another

(8)

4-511

Interference with State Buoys, Markers or Monuments

(9)

4-743, 4-1009.1, 4-1014, 4-1014.1, 4-1014.2, 4-1014.3, 4-1105, COMAR 08.02.04.14, COMAR 08.02.04.15

Harvesting Oysters on Closed Areas, Polluted Areas, Reserved Areas, or Sanctuaries

(10)

COMAR 08.02.04.11

Harvesting Oysters on Area Closed by Public Notice - Second or Subsequent Offense

(11)

4-1015(b), COMAR 08.02.04.11

Possession of Unculled/Undersized Oysters: 15% or more per bushel

(12)

4-1031

Possession of Undersized Hard-Shell Clams: Over 21 in Possession

(13)

4-11A-16

Engaging in a Prohibited Act on an Aquaculture or Submerged Land Lease Area

(14)

COMAR 08.02.03.08

Possession of Egg-Bearing Female Crabs: 16 or more per bushel

(15)

COMAR 08.02.03.10

Possession of Female Crabs: 16 or more per bushel

(16)

COMAR 08.02.03.14A(3)

Offering to Sell or Selling Recreationally Caught Crabs

(17)

COMAR 08.02.03.14A(4)

Knowingly Buying or Attempting to Buy Recreationally Caught Crabs

(18)

COMAR 08.02.03.14

Possession of Undersized Hard Crabs: 21 or more per bushel

(19)

COMAR 08.02.05.04

Size Limits - White Perch: 100 or more fish

(20)

COMAR 08.02.05.05

Possession or Sale of American Shad: 11 or more f

(21)

COMAR 08.02.05.06

Possession or Sale of Hickory Shad: 11 or more fish

(22)

COMAR 08.02.05.09

Possession or Sale of River Herring: 11 or more fish

(23)

COMAR 08.02.05.10A and D

Size Limits - Bluefish: 11 or more fish

(24)

COMAR 08.02.05.10B and D

Daily Catch Limits - Bluefish: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(25)

COMAR 08.02.05.11

Taking/Possessing Sturgeon

(26)

COMAR 08.02.05.12A

Size Limits - Summer Flounder: 11 or more fish

(27)

COMAR 08.02.05.12A

Daily Catch Limits - Summer Flounder: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(28)

COMAR 08.02.05.13A(1)

Size Limits Spotted Sea Trout: 11 or more fish

(29)

COMAR 08.02.05.13A(2)

Size Limits - Weakfish: 11 or more fish

(30)

COMAR 08.02.05.13B(1)

Daily Catch Limits - Weakfish or Spotted Sea trout: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(31)

COMAR 08.02.05.14A

Size Limits - Spanish Mackerel: 11 or more fish

(32)

COMAR 08.02.05.14B

Daily Catch Limits - Spanish Mackerel: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(33)

COMAR 08.02.05.15A

Size Limits - Black Drum: 3 or more fish

(34)

COMAR 08.02.05.15B

Daily Catch Limit - Black Drum: 3 or more fish over daily catch limit

(35)

COMAR 08.02.05.16A(1)

Size Limits - Red Drum: 3 or more fish

(36)

COMAR 08.02.05.16A(2)

Daily Catch Limit - Red Drum: 3 or more fish over daily catch limit

(37)

COMAR 08.02.05.17

Daily Size Limits - Cobia: 3 or more fish

(38)

COMAR 08.02.05.17

Catch Limit - Cobia: 3 or more fish over catch limit

(39)

COMAR 08.02.05.18A(1)

Size Limits - Croaker: 11 or more fish:

(40)

COMAR 08.02.05.18B

Daily Catch Limit - Croaker: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(41)

COMAR 08.02.05.19A

Size Limits - Black Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth): 5 or more fish

(42)

COMAR 08.02.05.19C(1)

Black Bass - Gear Restrictions (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

(43)

COMAR 08.02.05.19D(1)

Possessing Black Bass for Commercial Purposes

(44)

COMAR 08.02.05.20A and D

Size Limits - Tautog: 11 or more fish

(45)

COMAR 08.02.05.20

Possessing Tautog During Closed Season: 11 or more fish

(46)

COMAR 08.02.05.20B and D

Catch Limit- Tautog: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(47)

COMAR 08.02.05.21A

Size Limits - Black Sea Bass: 11 or more fish

(48)

COMAR 08.02.05.21A

Catch Limit - Black Sea Bass: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(49)

COMAR 08.02.05.22A(1)

Size Limits - Scup: 11 or more fish

(50)

COMAR 08.02.05.22C(3)

Catch Limit - Scup: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(51)

COMAR 08.02.05.23A

Possessing Bluefin Tuna During a Closed Season

(52)

COMAR 08.02.05.23B(1)

Daily Catch Limit - Bluefin Tuna

(53)

COMAR 08.02.05.23B(2)

Size Limit - Bluefin Tuna

(54)

COMAR 08.02.05.23C(1)

Failing to Report Bluefin Tuna Catch to Reporting Station

(55)

COMAR 08.02.05.23C(2)

Failing to Obtain/Affix Bluefin Tuna Tail Tag

(56)

COMAR 08.02.05.23D

Possession/Landing Bluefin Tuna That Is Not Whole

(57)

COMAR 08.02.05.24A

Taking Spiny Dogfish During a Closed Season

(58)

COMAR 08.02.05.24B

Spiny Dogfish Finning Violation

(59)

COMAR 08.02.05.25

Taking Monkfish During Closed Season

(60)

COMAR 08.02.05.26B

Catch or Possess Billfish During a Closed Season

(61)

COMAR 08.02.05.26C(1)

Daily Catch Limit - Billfish

(62)

COMAR 08.02.05.26C(2)

Size Limit - Billfish

(63)

COMAR 08.02.05.26D(1)

Failing to Report Billfish Catch to a Landing Station

(64)

COMAR 08.02.05.26D(2)

Failing to Complete Billfish Catch Information

(65)

COMAR 08.02.05.26D(3)

Fail to Obtain/Affix a Billfish Tail Tag

(66)

COMAR 08.02.05.26E

Billfish Landing Restrictions

(67)

COMAR 08.02.05.27B

Catch or Possess Billfish During a Closed Season

(68)

COMAR 08.02.05.27C(1)

Daily Catch Limit - Swordfish

(69)

COMAR 08.02.05.27C(2)

Size Limit- Swordfish

(70)

COMAR 08.02.05.27D(1)

Failing to Report Swordfish Catch to a Landing Station

(71)

COMAR 08.02.05.27D(2)

Failing to Complete Swordfish Catch Information

(72)

COMAR 08.02.05.27D(3)

Fail to Obtain/Affix a Swordfish Tail Tag

(73)

COMAR 08.02.05.27E

Swordfish Landing Restrictions

(74)

COMAR 08.02.05.28A(1)

Size Limits - Walleye: 11 or more fish

(75)

COMAR 08.02.05.28C(2)

Catch Limits - Walleye: 11 or more fish over daily catch limit

(76)

COMAR 08.02.05

Season Violations - Finfish - Tidal Waters: 10 or more fish

(77)

COMAR 08.02.11.01

Possession of Trout in Catch-and-Release Area

(78)

COMAR 08.02.11.01G

Using or Possessing Illegal Gear in Delayed Harvest Areas

(79)

COMAR 08.02.11.04F

Commercial Harvest or Sale of Fish from Nontidal Waters

(80)

COMAR 08.02.11.04L

Culling Trout

(81)

COMAR 08.02.11

Possession of undersized fish: 100% or more of creel limit

(82)

COMAR 08.02.12.04A

Taking, Possessing, Transporting, Exporting, Processing, Selling, Offering for Sale, Delivering, Carrying, or Shipping any Fish Listed as Endangered or Threatened

(83)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Early Season - Chesapeake: 4 - 10 fish over daily catch limit

(84)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 4 - 10 fish over daily catch limit

(85)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 4 - 10 fish over daily catch limit

(86)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Early Season: 4 - 10 fish

(87)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 4 - 10 fish

(88)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 4 - 10 fish

(89)

COMAR 08.02.15.10B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 4 - 10 fish over daily catch limit

(90)

COMAR 08.02.15.10C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries : 4 - 10 fish

(91)

COMAR 08.02.15.11A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 4 - 10 fish

(92)

COMAR 08.02.15.11B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 4 - 10 fish over daily catch limit

(93)

COMAR 08.02.15.08B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 4 - 10 fish under minimum size

(94)

COMAR 08.02.15.08C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 4 - 10 fish over daily catch limit

(95)

COMAR 08.02.15

Possession of Striped Bass During a Closed Season or in a Closed Area: 1-4 fish

(96)

COMAR 08.02.15.12A

Methods of Removing Striped Bass from the Water

(97)

COMAR 08.02.15.12B

Possession of Striped Bass Between Midnight and 5 a.m.: 4-10 fish

(98)

COMAR 08.02.15.12B(2)(b)

Prohibitions on Culling Striped Bass

(99)

4-733, COMAR 08.02.15.12C

Possessing a fish whose size or weight cannot be determined

(100)

COMAR 08.02.19.06

Failure to Immediately Kill Snakehead upon Retention

(101)

COMAR 08.02.20.03

Using Prohibited Species as Bait: 4-10 fish

(102)

COMAR 08.02.21.02B

Size Limits - Yellow Perch: 11 or more fish

(103)

COMAR 08.02.21.02C

Daily Catch Limit - Yellow Perch: 11 or more fish

(104)

COMAR 08.02.22.02A

Possessing Prohibited Shark Species - Recreational

(105)

COMAR 08.02.22.02B

Season Violations for Designated Shark Species

(106)

COMAR 08.02.22.02C

Size Limits for Designated Shark Species - Recreational

(107)

COMAR 08.02.22.02D

Daily Catch Limit - Sharks

(108)

COMAR 08.02.22.02E

Gear Restrictions-Sharks

(109)

COMAR 08.02.22.02G

Failing to Land Shark with Head, Tail and Fins Attached

(110)

COMAR 08.02.22.04A

Shark Filleting or Finning Violation

(111)

COMAR 08.02.05, 08.02.22

Violating Any Tagging or Reporting Requirement Regarding Sharks

(112)

COMAR 08.02.25.02F

Projectile Gear Violation in Nontidal Waters

(113)

COMAR 08.02.25.03F

Projectile Gear Violation in Tidal Waters

G. A person who receives one of the following violations may be suspended for up to 2 years.

Statute or Regulation

Description

(1)

16 U.S.C. §§ 3371 - 3378

Any Lacey Act Violation

(2)

18 U.S.C. § 371

Any Conspiracy to Commit a Lacey Act Violation

(3)

4-220, COMAR 08.02.13.05

Fishing or Crabbing While Suspended or Revoked

(4)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Early Season - Chesapeake: 11-20 fish over daily catch limit

(5)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 11-20 fish over daily catch limit

(6)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 11-20 fish over daily catch limit

(7)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Early Season: 11-20 fish

(8)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 11-20 fish

(9)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 11-20 fish

(10)

COMAR 08.02.15.10B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 11-20 fish over daily catch limit

(11)

COMAR 08.02.15.10C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 11-20 fish

(12)

COMAR 08.02.15.11A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 11-20 fish

(13)

COMAR 08.02.15.11B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 11-20 fish over daily catch limit

(14)

COMAR 08.02.15.08B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 11-20 fish under minimum size

(15)

COMAR 08.02.15.08C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 11-20 fish over daily catch limit

(16)

COMAR 08.02.15.12B

Possession of Striped Bass Between Midnight and 5 a.m.: 11-20 fish

(17)

COMAR 08.02.15

Possession of Striped Bass During a Closed Season or in a Closed Area: 5-9 fish

(18)

COMAR 08.02.20.03

Using Prohibited Species as Bait: 11-20 fish

H. A person who receives one of the following violations may be suspended for up to 5 years.

Statute or Regulation

Description

(1)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Early Season - Chesapeake: 21 or more fish over daily catch limit

(2)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 21 or more fish over daily catch limit

(3)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 21 or more fish over daily catch limit

(4)

COMAR 08.02.15.09A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Early Season: 21 or more fish

(5)

COMAR 08.02.15.09B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Chesapeake: 21 or more fish

(6)

COMAR 08.02.15.09C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - General - Chesapeake: 21 or more fish

(7)

COMAR 08.02.15.10B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 21 or more fish over daily catch limit

(8)

COMAR 08.02.15.10C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season - Potomac River Tributaries: 21 or more fish

(9)

COMAR 08.02.15.11A, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 21 or more fish

(10)

COMAR 08.02.15.11B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: 21 or more fish over daily catch limit

(11)

COMAR 08.02.15.08B, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Size Limits - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 21 or more fish under minimum size

(12)

COMAR 08.02.15.08C, COMAR 08.02.15.12H

Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Spring Season: 21 or more fish over daily catch limit

(13)

COMAR 08.02.15.12B

Possession of Striped Bass Between Midnight and 5 a.m.: 21 or more fish

(14)

COMAR 08.02.15

Possession of Striped Bass During a Closed Season or in a Closed Area: 10 or more fish

(15)

COMAR 08.02.20.03

Using Prohibited Species as Bait: 21 or more fish

I. Any person who in any 8 year period receives five suspensions for violations as described in §§ E-H of this regulation may be prohibited from engaging in all recreational fishing activities for 5 years.
J. Any person who in any 3 year period receives three suspensions for violations as described in §D of this regulation may be prohibited from engaging in all recreational fishing activities for 1 year.
K. Before the Department imposes a suspension or revocation under this regulation, a person is entitled to a contested case hearing upon request in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-220, Annotated Code of Maryland.
L. The Department may agree to a settlement before proceeding to a contested case hearing.
M. A lesser penalty may be imposed at the Department's discretion if the circumstances warrant it, to include consideration of the person's disciplinary record, an agreement to comply with any conditions that the Department may reasonably require, and any other mitigating circumstances.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.13.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective February 14, 2005 (32:3 Md. R. 289)
Regulation .05 amended effective November 5, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1976)
Regulation .05 amended effective March 21, 2011 (38:6 Md. R. 393); March 19, 2012 (39:5 Md. R. 381); April 15, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 609)
Regulation .05G, L amended effective March 31, 2014 (41:6 Md. R. 377)
Regulation .05J amended as an emergency provision effective July 2, 2011 (38:16 Md. R. 941); emergency status extended to June 20, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 16); emergency status superceded March 19, 2012 (39:5 Md. R. 381)
Regulation .05 amended effective 42:3 Md. R. 314, eff.2/16/2015; amended effective 43:7 Md. R. 448, eff.4/11/2016; amended effective 47:6 Md. R. 340, eff. 3/23/2020; amended effective 48:21 Md. R. 889, eff. 10/18/2021; amended effective 50:12 Md. R. 475, eff. 6/26/2023; amended effective 51:16 Md. R. 742, eff. 8/19/2024.