Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-11A-18

      Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Department may adopt regulations that allow taking, possession, transport, or sale of oysters, from leased oyster bottoms only for the purpose of replanting on leased bottoms, that are less than the minimum size limit in §§ 4-1015 and 4-1015.1 of this title. This section may not be construed to permit the sale of oysters for human consumption that are less than the minimum size limit specified in §§ 4-1015 and 4-1015.1 of this title.