Maryland § 4-210.2
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-210.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-210.2.
(a) In this section, “permit” means a Maryland Provisional Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Permit.
(b) The Department shall establish a Maryland Provisional Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Permit.
(c) The Department may issue a permit if the person:
(1) Is licensed by Virginia to operate a charter boat in its jurisdictional tidal waters; and
(2) Provides the Department with documentation of fishing activity for 2001 and 2002 based upon licensing and reporting requirements of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.
(d) A permit issued by the Department:
(1) Is valid only for an authorized person operating a vessel for charter fishing trips originating from the tidal waters of Virginia; and
(2) Is nontransferable.
(e) A person in possession of a permit is not required to possess a Maryland commercial fishing guide license under § 4-210 of this subtitle to operate a charter boat in tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.
(f) A person operating a charter boat under the provisions of this section shall have all appropriate federal and State licenses and the required permit in possession whenever operating a charter boat.
(g) The holder of a permit issued under this section is subject to the penalties under Subtitle 12 of this title.
(h) The Department may adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-210.2
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Section 4-210.2 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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