(a) By regulation, the Secretary may establish up to 3 free fishing days each calendar year when a person may catch finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license or Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license.
(b) By regulation, the Secretary may establish free fishing areas where a person may catch finfish for recreational purposes in:
(1) Tidal waters of the State without a Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license, provided the person is registered with the Department under § 4–745 of this title; and
(2) Nontidal waters of the State without an angler’s license or a trout stamp.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Organization and Authority of Department Pertaining to Fish and Fisheries -- in General
Section 4-202 - Responsibility of Secretary -- in General
Section 4-204 - Department Advisory Commissions
Section 4-205 - General Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of Department
Section 4-207 - Assent to Public Law 681, 81st Congress
Section 4-208 - State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund
Section 4-209 - Fisheries Research and Development Fund
Section 4-210 - Fishing Guides
Section 4-210.1 - Freshwater Fishing Guides
Section 4-210.2 - Maryland Provisional Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Permit
Section 4-211 - Taxidermist and Fur-Tanning License
Section 4-212 - Scientific Collection Permits
Section 4-213 - Submerged Aquatic Vegetation -- Removal or Eradication
Section 4-215 - Fishery Management Plans
Section 4-215.1 - Closure of State Waters for Finfishing
Section 4-215.2 - Yellow Perch Conservation
Section 4-215.3 - Legislative Findings and Intent
Section 4-216 - Consolidated Senior Sport Fishing Licenses
Section 4-217 - Fishing Licenses -- Disability Exemption
Section 4-218 - Snapping Turtles -- Rules and Regulations
Section 4-220 - Recreational Fishing License
Section 4-222 - Mobile Locator Application -- Purpose -- Third Parties Authorized