2013 Maryland Code
NATURAL RESOURCES
§ 4-11A-04 - Public shellfish fishery area
(a) Identification. -- In consultation with the Oyster Advisory Commission, the Department shall identify by regulation the public shellfish fishery area in the Chesapeake Bay based on commercial harvesting activity during the 3 years preceding June 1, 2009, any surveys conducted by the Department, and other quantitative data known or made available to the Department.
(b) Leasing for shellfish aquaculture prohibited. -- The public shellfish fishery area may not be leased for shellfish aquaculture.
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