A skipper, captain or other person commanding a vessel, float, or boat may not pass knowingly, wantonly, maliciously, or as a result of gross negligence, through any net lawfully placed and marked. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine equal to the damages suffered by the owner or occupier of the fishery, and court costs.
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