Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-504
A person may not whip or beat any waters of the State with a pole, stick, or any other thing in order to drive fish into any device for catching fish. In Kent County and Queen Anne's County, this section applies only to waters of the Sassafras River and its tributaries.
Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 248.