Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-1022

      (a)      A person may not catch hard-shell clams in the waters of the State with a shinnecock rake or similar device.

      (b)      Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a person may catch hard-shell clams with a handscrape, shinnecock rake, or hydraulic dredge in the waters of Worcester County. Unless a person first obtains the permission of the shore or wharf owner, he may not catch hard-shell clams within 300 feet of any shore or wharf.