Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
NATURAL RESOURCES |
TITLE 4. FISH AND FISHERIES |
SUBTITLE 2. ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO FISH AND FISHERIES -- IN GENERAL |
§ 4-215.3. Legislative findings and intent.
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(a) Findings. -- The General Assembly finds that robust fishing resources are critical to the economy of the State and vital to a treasured heritage and way of life.
(b) Intent. -- The General Assembly intends that the Department shall manage the fisheries under § 4-215 of this subtitle to optimize the yield of fishery resources for the benefit of all citizens of the State.