An obstruction may not be placed at the mouth of any creek, cove, or inlet, or across any stream, so as to impound any fish and prevent its free passage to and from the water or its free access up and down the stream. However, a dam may be erected if fish ladders are maintained in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 4-501 - Obstructing Passage of Fish Prohibited
Section 4-502 - Fish Ladders for Dams on Waters of State
Section 4-503 - Dynamiting Streams Prohibited; Exception; Penalty
Section 4-504 - Threshing Streams Prohibited; Exception in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties
Section 4-505 - Removing Fish, Nets, or Gear of Another Prohibited
Section 4-506 - Interference With Fishing Nets and Stakes Prohibited
Section 4-506.1 - Intentional Disruption of Lawful Fishing Activity Prohibited
Section 4-507 - Obstruction to Fishery; Interference With Haul Seine
Section 4-508 - Vessel Intentionally Passing Through Nets Prohibited; Penalty
Section 4-509 - Use of Electronic and Electrical Devices Prohibited; Exception; Penalty
Section 4-510 - Use of Spearguns
Section 4-511 - Interference With State Buoys, Markers, or Monuments Prohibited
Section 4-512 - Fishing Near Blind During Migratory Waterfowl Season Prohibited
Section 4-513 - Maintenance of Water Quality and Aquatic Habitat Below Dam
Section 4-514 - Interference With Commercial Fishing Equipment