The Department may adopt regulations to limit or prohibit the importation, use, catching, or possessing of the following nonnative crab species, which are determined to be harmful to the ecology and natural resources of the State:
(1) Green crab (Carcinus maenas) of the family Portunidae;
(2) Japanese shore crab (Hemigrapsus sanguineus) of the family Grapsidae; and
(3) Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) of the family Grapsidae.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 4-802 - Application of Subtitle
Section 4-802.1 - Landing of Crabs Caught in Waters of Worcester County; Waiver of Section
Section 4-804 - License for Catching Crabs for Commercial Purposes
Section 4-807 - License to Engage in Business of Picking, Canning, or Packing Crabs
Section 4-810 - Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Female Crabs
Section 4-812 - Use of Crab Pots in Chesapeake Bay Waters in Dorchester and Somerset Counties
Section 4-814 - Limitation on Number of Crab Pots
Section 4-815 - Prohibition on Bank Traps and Channel Pounds in St. Mary's County