Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-1031

      (a)      In this section, "transverse dimension" means the measurement across both shells of a hard-shell clam at the widest point perpendicular to the hinge line where the two shells meet.

      (b)      Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person may not possess hard-shell clams having a transverse dimension of less than seven-eighths of an inch.

      (c)      A clam dealer may possess hard-shell clams having a transverse dimension of less than seven-eighths of an inch if the dealer offers a bill of lading approved by the Department as proof that all clams were caught in waters outside the State.

      (d)      (1)      Out of each 105 hard-shell clams in a person's possession, the person may possess up to 10 hard-shell clams that have a transverse dimension of less than seven-eighths of an inch.

            (2)      The Department shall determine the number of hard-shell clams in a person's possession that have a transverse dimension of less than seven-eighths of an inch by taking a representative sample of the hard-shell clams in the person's possession.