Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-212

      Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Secretary may grant certificates to any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment, permitting him to collect fish, fish eggs, crustaceans, or mollusks for scientific purposes only. To obtain a certificate the applicant shall submit proof of necessity and pay a $25 fee to the Department. The fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund. The certificate expires December 31 of the issuing year. On proof that the holder of the certificate has captured or killed any fish, fish eggs, crustaceans, or mollusks for other than scientific purposes, the certificate is void.

      Nothing contained within this subtitle shall preempt, restrict or supersede the authority of the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene as provided by law.