2013 Maryland Code
NATURAL RESOURCES
§ 4-614 - Trout stamps

§4-614.

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not fish in a special catch-and-return trout management area or possess trout while fishing in nontidal waters unless the person first obtains a trout stamp in addition to an angler’s license.

(2) A trout stamp is not required of the following:

(i) A holder of a current resident consolidated senior sport fishing license issued under § 4-216 of this title;

(ii) A holder of a lifetime complimentary angler’s license for service disabled veterans or former prisoners of war issued under § 4-607(a)(2) of this subtitle;

(iii) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4-217 of this title;

(iv) A resident serving in the armed forces of the United States while on leave if the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order while fishing; or

(v) A person under 16 years of age.

(3) The stamp may be obtained from the Department or an authorized agent of the Department.

(b) A person is not required to have a trout stamp to possess trout taken from:

(1) Any privately owned lake or pond that is stocked with trout artificially propagated by commercial hatcheries or purchased from persons licensed to sell fish; or

(2) Any fee fishing lake or pond operated under § 4-11A-20 of this title.

(c) The following annual trout stamp fees shall apply:

(1) Resident$5

(2) Nonresident$10

(d) The Department or any authorized agent of the Department may issue a duplicate trout stamp for a fee not exceeding $1 if a person indicates that the trout stamp is lost and is on record for previously purchasing a trout stamp.