Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
NATURAL RESOURCES |
TITLE 4. FISH AND FISHERIES |
SUBTITLE 10. OYSTERS AND CLAMS |
PART III. HARD-SHELL CLAMS |
§ 4-1023. Department may regulate catching in Worcester County
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Notwithstanding the provisions of this subtitle, the Department may adopt and modify rules and regulations governing catching hard-shell clams in the waters of Worcester County. These rules and regulations may specify the type and size of gear used, maximum quantity of clams caught per day, minimum size of clams caught, season for catching clams, days of the week and hours of the day when clams may be caught or landed, and the areas in which clams may be caught with any type of gear. A person may not catch clams by handscrape, shinnecock rake, hydraulic dredge, or any mechanical means from June 1 to September 15.