Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-11A-04
Identification of public shellfish fishery area in Chesapeake Bay
Effective Jun 1, 2009Added by Acts 2009, c. 173, § 1, eff. June 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 174, § 1, eff. June 1, 2009.State of Maryland
- (a) In consultation with the Oyster Advisory Commission, the Department shall identify by regulation the public shellfish fishery area in the Chesapeake Bay based on commercial harvesting activity during the 3 years preceding June 1, 2009, any surveys conducted by the Department, and other quantitative data known or made available to the Department.
- (b) The public shellfish fishery area may not be leased for shellfish aquaculture.
Added by Acts 2009, c. 173, § 1, eff. June 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 174, § 1, eff. June 1, 2009.