A skipper, captain or other person commanding a vessel, float, or boat may not pass knowingly, wantonly, maliciously, or as a result of gross negligence, through any net lawfully placed and marked. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine equal to the damages suffered by the owner or occupier of the fishery, and court costs.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.

Formerly Art. 66C, § 251.