Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Organization and Authority of Department Pertaining to Fish and Fisheries -- in General
Section 4-215.2 - Yellow Perch Conservation

(a)    On or before January 1, 2008, the Department shall adopt regulations that:
        (1)    Provide a management strategy for yellow perch that enables yellow perch to migrate to historical spawning rivers and streams before spawning; and
        (2)    Equitably allocate harvests of yellow perch between recreational and commercial harvesters.
    (b)    The management strategy adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall be based on objectives and management measures that are developed in consultation with stakeholder organizations and the advisory commissions established under § 4–204 of this subtitle.
    (c)    The Department shall incorporate the objectives and management measures developed under subsection (b) of this section into the fishery management plan for yellow perch established under § 4–215 of this subtitle.

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Natural Resources

Title 4 - Fish and Fisheries

Subtitle 2 - Organization and Authority of Department Pertaining to Fish and Fisheries -- in General

Section 4-202 - Responsibility of Secretary -- in General

Section 4-203 - Transfer of Jurisdiction of Department of Game and Inland Fish and Fish and Wildlife Administration to Department

Section 4-204 - Department Advisory Commissions

Section 4-205 - General Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of Department

Section 4-205.1 - Secretary's Authority Over the Possession, Importation, or Transportation of Nonnative Aquatic Organism