A person may not whip or beat any waters of the State with a pole, stick, or any other thing in order to drive fish into any device for catching fish. In Kent County and Queen Anne’s County, this section applies only to waters of the Sassafras River and its tributaries.
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