1. A. Licensee Requirements. In addition to a type NT, NTT, or L license, a licensee shall possess, as applicable, the following when engaged in fishing guide activities:

   1. (1) A valid angler's license in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-604, Annotated Code of Maryland;
   2. (2) A valid Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license or registration in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-745, Annotated Code of Maryland;
   3. (3) Any necessary stamps issued by the Department; and
   4. (4) A valid license issued by the U. S. Coast Guard.

2. B. Safety Requirements. An applicant for a type NT, NTT, or L license shall provide a valid copy of the following documentation:

   1. (1) A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate; and
   2. (2) An American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent.

3. C. Angler Requirements. An individual guided by a licensee shall possess, as applicable:

   1. (1) A valid angler's license in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-604, Annotated Code of Maryland,
   2. (2) A valid Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license or registration in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-745, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
   3. (3) Any necessary stamps issued by the Department.
4. D. Dividing Lines. The dividing lines for tidal and nontidal waters are designated in COMAR 08.02.01.09.
5. E. A licensee may not possess fish for personal use while providing fishing guide services.
6. F. Term. A type NT, NTT, or L license is valid from the date of issuance through December 31 of each year following the date of issuance.

7. G. Renewal. A licensee may renew a type NT, NTT, or L license for an additional 1 year term if the licensee:

   1. (1) Is otherwise entitled to hold the license;
   2. (2) Provides a valid copy of the documents set forth in §B of this regulation; and

   3. (3) Submits to the Department, by December 31:

      1. (a) A renewal application on the form that the Department requires; and
      2. (b) The applicable annual fee.

8. H. Reporting.

   1. (1) A licensee shall submit reports as required on forms provided by the Department.
   2. (2) Any person who is licensed to guide fishing parties on tidal waters shall accurately record their catch on a commercial charter boat captain's daily log and submit the log in accordance with COMAR 08.02.13.06.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§4-206, 4-210, 4-210.1, 4-215, 4-701, and 4-745, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 1, 2000 (26:24 Md. R. 1857)

Regulation .04C amended effective March 3, 2003 (30:4 Md. R. 315)

Chapter revised effective August 28, 2006 (33:17 Md. R. 1436)

Regulation .04C amended effective December 28, 2020 (47:26 Md. R. 1107)

Regulation .05B, D amended effective December 28, 2020 (47:26 Md. R. 1107)

Regulation .06A, C amended effective April 4, 2011 (38:7 Md. R. 429)

Regulation .06D, E amended effective December 28, 2020 (47:26 Md. R. 1107)

Regulation .06H amended effective February 22, 2010 (37:4 Md. R. 338)