Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-11A-12

      (a)      A lessee may plant, cultivate, sow, or protect oysters only of the species known as Crassostrea virginica in the waters of the State.

      (b)      A person may not import from the waters of Northampton or Accomack counties, Virginia, oysters or seed oysters infected with oyster drills, screw borers, or their eggs for planting in the waters of the State. During the period between May 1 and September 30, the Department shall inspect all imported oysters intended for planting in the waters of the State and shall issue a certificate attesting that the oysters are free of drills or their eggs. The Department may seize, condemn, and destroy any oyster infected with oyster drills or its eggs.