(a) The authority provided by this section is in addition to any other authority of the Secretary provided by law.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary, after consultation with the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission and the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission, may adopt regulations to define and govern the use of:
(i) Recreational fishing gear; and
(ii) The following types of commercial fishing gear:
1. Fish pots;
2. Bank traps;
3. Fyke nets;
4. Hoop nets;
5. Finfish trotlines; and
6. Bowfishing gear.
(2) The Department shall consider relevant biological, ecological, and socioeconomic factors before adopting regulations under this subsection.
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